Tree Removal & Tree Cutting Service in Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Tree Service Company | Tree Removal, Trimming & Stump Grinding in Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Tree Service Company takes down, trims and grinds out trees for homes and businesses across Birmingham and Jefferson County. One call covers it:
- Tree removal, including crane and rigging jobs over roofs
- Tree trimming, pruning and dead limb removal
- Stump grinding and full debris haul-off
- 24/7 storm damage cleanup and emergency tree removal
- ISA Certified Arborist assessments
Free written estimates. Fully insured crews. Call 205 583 1732 and we will come look at the tree.
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Why Birmingham Homeowners Call Our Tree Service
Rigging & Crane Reach on Steep Lots
- Red Mountain, Shades Mountain and Bluff Park lots are our everyday work
- Pieces come down by rope, bucket truck or crane, never dropped whole near a house
- Tight yards, retaining walls and overhead lines are planned around before the first cut
Fully Insured Crews
- Liability and workers' compensation coverage on every job
- Certificate sent to you, your HOA or your insurer on request
- No subcontracted climbers
Itemized Free Quotes
- Written price that splits removal, stump grinding and hauling
- No pressure and no surprise add-ons once the saws start
- Same price whether you book this week or next month
Serving All of Jefferson County
- Birmingham neighborhoods from Crestwood and Forest Park to Ensley, Roebuck and Huffman
- Over-the-mountain cities: Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Hoover
- Out to Trussville, Irondale, Center Point, Bessemer, Pelham and Alabaster
Storm Calls Answered Day or Night
- A tree on a roof, driveway or line gets a same-day response
- Scene made safe first, paperwork and insurance photos second
- Spring severe-weather season and summer straight-line winds keep us on call
Arborist Inspection on Every Job
- An ISA Certified Arborist reviews each tree before cutting
- You get a frank answer on whether it should be trimmed, treated or removed
- No upselling a removal that pruning would fix
Tree Removal, Cutting and Tree Care Services in Birmingham, AL
Tree Removal
Dead, hollow, leaning or just in the wrong place. We take trees down safely and leave the lot clean.
- Climbed and rigged down in sections near houses
- Crane removals over roofs, pools and garages
- Stump grinding and haul-off in the same visit
- Free written estimate before any cutting
Birmingham tree removal from Birmingham Tree Service Company. Call 205 583 1732.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Trimming before spring storm season is the cheapest insurance a Birmingham homeowner can buy.
- Deadwooding and crown cleaning
- Crown raising over roofs, drives and sidewalks
- Structural pruning for young oaks and maples
- ANSI A300 cuts, no topping
Pruned trees shed less in the next storm and live longer.
Stump Grinding
A stump invites termites, trips mowers and keeps sprouting. We grind it out and leave the ground ready for grass.
- Ground 6 to 12 inches below grade
- Surface roots chased on request
- Chips raked out or left as fill
- Utilities located before we start
Add stump grinding to any removal for a flat per-stump price.
Emergency Tree Removal
Storms off the Gulf do not wait for business hours, and neither do we. After-hours calls get answered by a person, not a voicemail.
- Trees on roofs, cars, fences and driveways
- Hangers and split trunks made safe before the next front
- Tarping coordination and photos for your claim
- Alabama Power contacted when a line is involved
Call 205 583 1732 any hour. We quote the emergency portion separately so you are not paying crisis rates for routine cleanup.
Storm Damage Cleanup
Jefferson County sits in the Dixie Alley storm track, and March through May brings the worst of it. We clear what the wind leaves behind.
- Downed and uprooted trees cut, chipped and hauled
- Leaners and cracked limbs taken down before they fall
- Root plates lowered and holes filled
- Debris staged for city pickup or hauled off same day
Insurance usually covers removal from a structure. We document everything and bill in a way adjusters recognize.
Dead Limb Removal
Deadwooding takes the dead, dying and broken branches out of the canopy before they land on a patio, car or roof.
- Water oaks and red oaks over 50 years old are the usual callers
- Cuts made at the branch collar so the tree seals over
- Climber or bucket truck depending on access
- All brush chipped and hauled
A deadwooded tree is safer in the next storm and cheaper to maintain than one left to shed limbs on its own.
Trimming Near Power Lines
Alabama Power keeps about 15 feet clear on each side of its distribution lines. Everything on your side of the service drop is yours to maintain.
- Line-clearance trained crews only
- Limbs rigged away from the drop and the meter base
- Coordination with Alabama Power when the line itself needs a hold
- Never climb or trim near a line yourself
If a tree is touching the line, call Alabama Power first, then call us for everything on your side of the pole.
Single Limb Removal
Sometimes one limb over the roof is the whole problem. We take that limb and leave the rest of the tree alone.
- Heavy limbs lowered in sections with rope
- Roof, gutters and shingles protected
- Clean cut back to the collar, no stub left to rot
- Usually done in under two hours
Single-limb work is priced as a small job, not a full trim.
Crown Reduction for Overgrown Trees
Crown reduction brings a tree's height or spread back while keeping its natural shape. It is the right call when a big oak or poplar has outgrown its spot.
- Limbs shortened back to a healthy side branch
- Never topped, which invites rot and weak regrowth
- ANSI A300 pruning standards
- Best done in late winter before bud break
Done right, you keep the shade and lose the worry.
Cabling & Bracing for Weak Trees
A tree with one weak union can often be saved instead of removed. Cables and braces carry the load the tree cannot.
- Common on co-dominant oaks and big southern magnolias
- Steel cable installed high in the crown to limit sway
- Through-bolts for cracked unions
- Inspected on a yearly schedule
We only recommend cabling when the arborist is confident the tree is worth the investment.
Wood Hauling & Firewood
Everything we cut leaves with us unless you want to keep it. A standard removal includes the full cleanup.
- Logs bucked and hauled or cut to firewood length for you
- Brush chipped on site, chips left on request for mulch
- Yard raked and blown before the truck leaves
- Ruts filled where the mats were
Ask for seasoned firewood in the fall. Oak and hickory from Birmingham removals burn well.
Pine Tree Removal
Loblolly pines are everywhere in Jefferson County, and they drop and snap more than hardwoods do. Pine beetle damage and root rot are the two things we see most.
- Tall, thin pines near houses taken down in sections
- Beetle-hit pines removed before the brood spreads to neighbors
- Pine straw and needle cleanup included
- Stump grinding available the same day
If the needles are turning rust-colored from the top down, call soon. A dead pine loses strength fast.
Tree Maintenance in Birmingham
Tree Health Checkups
- Root flare, trunk, unions and canopy checked top to bottom
- Fungus, cavities, borers and girdling roots flagged early
- Written notes you can keep for your records
Seasonal Pruning Calendar
- Late winter: structural pruning on oaks, maples and poplars
- Spring: deadwooding before storm season
- Late summer: crape myrtles and pine cleanup
- Fall: planting and root work
Soil Testing & Mulching
- Jones Valley lots sit on thin red clay over limestone and shale
- pH and nutrients tested before anything is added
- Mulch rings laid two to three inches deep, never piled on the trunk
Root Care & Soil Treatment
- Compacted clay loosened with an air spade
- Girdling roots cut before they choke the trunk
- Slow-release feeding where the test says it is needed
Disease & Pest Control
- Hypoxylon canker and oak wilt on stressed oaks
- Southern pine beetle on loblollies
- Crape myrtle bark scale and aphids
- Treatment only after we confirm the cause
Risk Assessment Reports
- ISA Tree Risk Assessment method
- Likelihood of failure, target and consequence rated
- Accepted by HOAs, insurers and the City of Birmingham
Specialty Tree Care
Heritage Oak & Magnolia Care
Bradford Pear Removal & Replacement
Tree Protection During Construction
Root Barrier Installation
Lightning Protection Systems
Pine Beetle Prevention Treatment
What a Birmingham Tree Service Job Looks Like
- Free visit, usually within 48 hours
- Species, lean, decay and dead limbs checked
- Written price on the spot for most jobs
- Bucket truck or crane where the street allows
- Ground mats on lawns and drives
- Fences, beds and sprinkler heads flagged and protected
- Brush chipped as the tree comes down
- Logs cut and loaded or stacked for you
- Yard raked and blown before we leave
- Trimming one to three trees: two to four hours
- Standard removal: half a day
- Big crane removals or multi-tree jobs: one full day
Other Areas We Serve
Gardendale
Leeds
Helena
Forestdale
Words From Birmingham Customers
Birmingham Tree Service Questions
- Tree removal and tree cutting
- Trimming, pruning and dead limb removal
- Stump grinding
- Storm cleanup and emergency removal
- Arborist checkups and risk reports
Homes, rentals, churches and commercial lots across Birmingham and Jefferson County.
Yes. Call 205 583 1732 any hour.
- Tree off the roof or car first, cleanup second
- Hangers and leaners stabilized before the next storm
- Photos and an itemized invoice for your adjuster
Yes. Liability and workers' compensation on every crew.
- Certificate of insurance emailed before work starts
- Ask any tree company for one; a crew without it leaves you liable
Most single-tree removals in Birmingham run about $400 to $1,800. What moves the price:
- Height and trunk diameter
- Distance from the house, fence and lines
- Crane or bucket access versus climbing
- Stump grinding and haul-off
- Crane jobs over a roof can top $4,000
Yes. Tight spots are most of our work.
- Tree climbed and lowered in pieces by rope
- Crane used over roofs and pools when the street allows
- Alabama Power called in when a line needs to be de-energized
Yes. Estimates are free with no obligation.
- Site visit, not a guess over the phone
- Written price itemized by removal, stump and hauling
- Price holds for 30 days