TREES / A SERVICE-PLANNING GUIDE

Stump removal & grinding

Discuss what you want to do with the area after the stump work. A lawn, planting bed and construction area may need different finishing arrangements.

What to document before the visit

• Describe access and the intended future use of the area.
• Identify visible nearby structures and known underground-service concerns.
• Confirm which stump or stumps are in the estimate.

Understand the proposed scope

Compare grinding or removal, debris handling, backfill and final grading as separate items. Ask how the work area and underground utilities will be identified before machinery is used. Clarify what roots or material may remain and what preparation is needed for the next project.

Questions worth asking

• What material will remain after the work?
• Are chips removed and is backfill included?
• Who arranges utility locating before ground disturbance?

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Continue planning

• Tree service assessment
• Tree removal
• Tree pruning & trimming