From the Newb Files: Shrub roots & Sawdust

[DKdeOhio]

Hello All, quick question from newb central...While removing a dead maple, a lady asked me to remove approximately 12 bushes, all boxwoods under 2.5' from the front of her property. I started to generate a quote based on how I'd remove: chainsaw down, and stump grind out the root systems. Before I hit 'submit' on my bid proposal, is stump grinding the root systems a good idea? Anything else I should be aware of?? Not sure if you guys and gals had done this before...
And just to keep my thread in the 'tree biz' - is there a standard on saw dust left in a customer's yard? I'm talking after big (well big to me...) removals. I give the dust the old Stihl blower treatment, but it never seems to be 'clean.' Any tricks of the trade (tarps, etc.) to cut down on excess sawdust?
Don't mean to be OCD, just trying to look professional...or at least 'professional-esque'
:newbie:
DK

 

[John464]

Hello All, quick question from newb central...While removing a dead maple, a lady asked me to remove approximately 12 bushes, all boxwoods under 2.5' from the front of her property. I started to generate a quote based on how I'd remove: chainsaw down, and stump grind out the root systems. Before I hit 'submit' on my bid proposal, is stump grinding the root systems a good idea? Anything else I should be aware of?? Not sure if you guys and gals had done this before...
And just to keep my thread in the 'tree biz' - is there a standard on saw dust left in a customer's yard? I'm talking after big (well big to me...) removals. I give the dust the old Stihl blower treatment, but it never seems to be 'clean.' Any tricks of the trade (tarps, etc.) to cut down on excess sawdust?
Don't mean to be OCD, just trying to look professional...or at least 'professional-esque'
:newbie:
DK

yes grab the log with a grapple. whether it be a skid steer or a knuckleboom truck. a crane will work too

if you dont have any of the above, get a more powerful blower. rake up the saw dust first and then disperse it with the blower ..the further you blow it the more it blends in

 

[DKdeOhio]

Hi John, Thanks for the reply.
I don't think I understand the first part of your response - I am bidding on the removal of 12 'bushes' - little boxwoods - I was wondering how effective a stumping grinding strategy would be to get rid of these bushes...

 

[treeman82]

Are they in good shape? If so, rather than going through the trouble of sawing, grinding, etc. maybe dig them and plant elsewhere? Either at your property or the property of another client.

 

[DKdeOhio]

Thnx

Good call, Treeman...Def would rather 'save' plants if possible. I will run the scenario by the homeowner, with that philosophy in mind.

 

[rebelman]

I often put a tarp down to catch most of the sawdust, then drag it or haul it off. Then a blower does good with the rest.

Cut off the shrubs flush with the gound and chip them. then take your stump grinder anddestroy the stumps and roots. this should prevent resprouting, and leave a bed you can easily replant.