Reasons You Shouldn't DIY Tree Stump Removal

As a homeowner, it's easy to want to take on the task of removing tree stumps in your yard. However, there are often other options that homeowners can consider. In this blog post, we will discuss reasons why you shouldn't DIY tree stump removals Melbourne and what your alternatives are instead.

You May Lose Equipment

You may lose equipment. As much as we'd like to think that your professional tree service company will have a perfect record of never losing any of their tools, it's not possible. The best companies have employees who make mistakes and occasionally lose things, but this is much more likely to happen if you try to remove your own stump.

You can lose equipment in dangerous ways. A chainsaw or other power tool can be dangerous if you don't know how to use it properly, and even more so when there are obstacles (like tree stumps) nearby that aren't usually there when you're cutting down trees with normal-length branches.

You could also potentially lose expensive equipment by damaging it while attempting DIY tree stump removals Melbourne work on your own property.

You May Lose a Body Part

When you're dealing with a stump, it's easy to forget that you can lose a finger or even an arm if you aren't careful. The process of removing the tree stump starts with cutting off the top part of the tree, which involves picking up your saw and positioning it over your hand. If you don't have good control over your sewing skills, this could be disastrous for anyone who is watching (and even for yourself).

The bottom line is: if you are going to DIY and remove that pesky tree stump yourself, don't try anything too fancy; otherwise, there's no telling what could happen!

You May Lose Your Property

If you don't do it properly, and perhaps even if you do, you could lose your property.

You need to be careful that the stump removal is done by someone who knows what they are doing and has the right equipment. If a company is going to remove the stump, they need to make sure that they have insurance in place so that if anything does go wrong, then at least there will be compensation for any damage caused.

You May Lose Your Mind

You may lose your mind if you try to do the job yourself.

If you're not familiar with proper tree trimming Melbourne techniques and have never used a chainsaw before, it's best to leave this task to the pros. If you don't cut at the right angle, it could result in a stump that won't grow back properly or, even worse: fall over at an inconvenient time (e.g., during a picnic).

But if you do want to do it yourself because of cost or convenience (or maybe both), here are some tips for DIYing safely and successfully:

Conclusion

You can lose your yard for months at a time, and it's unlikely that you will be able to do anything about it. The cost of hiring professional stump removals Melbourne companies is generally much less than what you'd spend on being out of work while they fix the damage.