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Stump grinding in Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Sand Springs sits on hills and wooded lots west of Tulsa, close to Keystone Lake. That mix of slopes, post oak and cedar is what shapes a stump job here.
Hills and tough wood
Sand Springs began as a planned industrial town, and today it is a city of roughly 20,000 people. Parts of it, such as the tree-covered developments on the south side, are hilly. A grinder is heavy and top-heavy on a slope, so tell the crew if the stump is on a grade, near a retaining wall, or on a bank.
The land to the west holds old post oak and eastern red cedar, and those woods are dense. Post oak is slower to cut than a softwood or a young maple, and cedar stumps tend to have stringy, fibrous roots. Say what kind of tree it was if you know.
- Say if the stump is on a slope or near a drop-off.
- Mention any retaining wall, patio or pool within a few feet.
- Ask whether the crew uses a tracked machine, which grips better on hills.
Questions
Does the slope change the price?
It can. Slopes slow the work and may need a smaller or tracked machine. Describe the slope when you ask for the quote so the price is right the first time.
Can a crew reach a stump behind my house?
Usually, if the gate or side path is wide enough. Measure it. Compact machines fit through gates a little under 3 feet wide.