Get the job described properly
List each stump and ask what depth and surrounding root treatment the proposed grinding covers. The resulting chips, any removal of material and filling or levelling the area should be named separately. Future paving, a fence footing or new planting may need a different specification from a lawn tidy-up.
The details that change the quote
Diameter, stump height, visible roots and access for the grinder influence the work. A stump beside a pool, fence or retaining wall needs the surroundings assessed as well. Tell the contractor about known irrigation and underground services before a scope is agreed.
What to send with your enquiry
Photograph the stump close up and from the access route. Include a rough measurement across it and the gate opening. Avoid digging around unknown services to gather more information; provide the service information you already have and let the contractor discuss what checks are needed.
Questions about stump grinding.
Will the entire root system be removed?
Grinding does not automatically remove every root. Ask the contractor what the specified work addresses, particularly if a new structure or planting is planned.
Can the chips be taken away?
Request that option in the enquiry. Taking chips away, adding fill and reinstating the surface can be separate items in the quote.
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