Common Stump Problems in Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa has an older housing stock than many surrounding suburbs. About 64% of occupied housing units were built before 1959, which helps explain the prevalence of established lots, mature landscaping and large trees across many neighborhoods. Areas such as East Tosa, Washington Highlands and the Village also include tree-lined streets and older residential development.
When mature trees come down, their stumps may sit close to sidewalks, garages, driveways, patios or neighboring property lines. Large maples, elms and other older trees can also leave wide root flare and exposed roots extending into the lawn. GrindNGo uses remote-controlled equipment to work within tighter spaces while removing the stump at least 6 inches below grade. Before grinding begins, we contact Diggers Hotline for public utility markings. Property owners should point out private sprinkler lines, invisible pet fencing, landscape lighting and other buried features not covered by public markings.