How Long Do Stumps Take To Decompose?
When it comes to stump grinding in Snohomish, WA, you’ll have to wait for the stump to decay before building over the spot. Why? Because the underground part of the stump will leave a sinkhole behind as it rots, creating cracks and/or potholes in garage slabs, foundations, driveways and patios.
Exploring the question of how long stumps take to decompose helps us address two other important questions about stumps:
Should you remove your stumps, or let them rot?
How soon after stump grinding in Snohomish, WA can I build over where a stump used to be?
You can read more about that in this article, where we discuss the best stump removal strategies for lot clearing.
WHAT CAN AFFECT THE LENGTH OF TIME FOR A STUMP TO DECAY?
Various sources from across the web offer all kinds of different estimates on the length of time it takes a stump to decay, ranging from 3-10 years. This is, of course, depending on various conditions.
In our experience, a reasonably hardy tree like a Doug fir can take longer than 5 years to decay completely after grinding. Grinding, of course, speeds up the process by completely killing the stump and burying it in the soil.
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You can schedule an estimate for your stump or tree removal in Snohomish, WA by filling out one of our estimate forms. Call Snohomish Tree Company today!
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