Tree removal, trimming and stump grinding in Tuscaloosa and Northport, AL
Tree removal, trimming and stump grinding in Tuscaloosa and Northport, AL
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Got a dead or leaning tree, limbs over the roof or an old stump in the lawn? Call to talk with an independent local tree service professional in the Tuscaloosa area.
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Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Availability depends on your ZIP code.
Quick answer
Look for a tree service that can show proof of liability insurance and puts the full job, including cleanup, in a written estimate. Check insurance and any required license before you hire.
This website is a free referral service. We help Tuscaloosa-area homeowners get in touch with independent local tree service professionals, whether the job is a single dead pine or a big oak hanging over the house. Call and describe your tree. An independent local professional can follow up to talk about the work and pricing.
Services
Dead, leaning, storm-cracked or oversized trees taken down in sections, with rigging when they stand close to a house, fence or power line.
Thinning, raising and deadwood removal that keeps limbs off your roof. Read more →
Stumps ground below the surface so you can mow and plant again. Read more →
Trees on roofs, cars or driveways after Alabama storms. Read more →
How it works
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Call and describe the tree. If you can, have a photo ready to text or show the contractor.
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An independent tree service professional can contact you to discuss the job and pricing.
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You choose whether to hire them. Any price and work are agreed directly between you and the contractor.
Quick check
Three questions sort most tree problems into “call today” or “book a visit”.
Then call today. For power lines, call Alabama Power first.
A new lean, a crack or a hanging limb means call today.
It can usually wait for a scheduled visit, often at a better price in late fall or winter.
Each service page has its own list: dangerous trees · trimming · stumps · storm damage · costs
Local knowledge
Tuscaloosa sits in the path of strong spring storms. Tall loblolly pines and water oaks fill many local yards, and both can fail when their roots or trunks are weakened. Pines stressed by drought also draw southern pine beetles.
Dead limbs, a trunk that leans more than it used to, cracked bark or mushrooms at the base are all worth a professional look before storm season.
April 27, 2011
The day a violent tornado tore through Tuscaloosa. It is a good reason to have risky trees checked before storm season.
Cost
The price depends on the tree height and trunk width, how close it stands to buildings or lines, whether a bucket truck or crane is needed, and how much cleanup you want. The only way to know the exact price is an on-site estimate from the contractor.
See our tree removal cost guide for what changes the price.
Areas served
FAQ
Not covered here? Call (205) 509-8966 to talk with a local pro. Or browse our tree care guides.
Late fall and winter are usually the slowest months for tree crews, so scheduling is easier and some companies price more flexibly. With the leaves down, the work also goes faster. A dangerous tree should still come down right away, whatever the season.
Yes. Trees near houses, fences and power lines are taken down in small sections with ropes and rigging, so each piece is lowered under control instead of dropped. In tight spots a bucket truck or crane may be used.
If most of the tree is healthy and the problem is a few dead or overhanging limbs, trimming is usually enough. If the trunk is cracked, the tree leans more than it used to, large parts are dead, or there is fungus at the base, removal is often the safer choice.
Not always. Many crews price stump grinding separately, so ask for it on your estimate if you want the stump gone.
Get everyone out of the damaged area and stay away from any downed power lines. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or lines are down. Then call your insurance company and a tree service, and take photos before anything is moved.
Talk to a pro
Call and describe what is going on: the kind of tree, where it stands and whether it is touching the house, a fence or a power line. You will be connected with an independent local tree service that works in your area.
One call connects you with an independent tree service in the Tuscaloosa area. It is free to call, and you can describe the job before anyone comes out.