Tree Removal in Huntsville, AL
Some trees can be saved with a good trim. Others need to come down before they come down on their own. Call (256) 801-0424 and we’ll connect you with a local tree company that can look at yours and give you a price.
When a tree should come down
- It’s dead or mostly dead. Bare branches in summer, bark falling off, or mushrooms growing at the base.
- It’s leaning more than it used to, or the soil around the roots has cracked or heaved.
- There’s a big split or cavity in the trunk, or a large limb has already broken.
- It’s too close to the house, foundation, driveway or septic lines and keeps causing problems.
- It’s a Bradford pear that has started to split, or it came through a storm damaged and now hangs over the house, a play area or the street.
Not sure? A tree company can tell you whether removal or trimming is the better call. If the tree matters to you, an ISA Certified Arborist can give a deeper assessment.
What a removal usually includes
- A look at the tree and what’s around it: the house, fences, power lines and anything it could fall on.
- Taking it down. In an open yard, a tree can often be felled in one piece. Near a house, crews take it down in sections with ropes, and big jobs may need a bucket truck or crane.
- Cleanup. Branches chipped, the trunk cut up and hauled away, and the yard raked.
- The stump. Grinding is often a separate line on the quote, so ask. Stump grinding →
What affects the price
Size matters most, but it isn’t the only thing. A 60-foot pine in an open field can cost less than a 30-foot oak hanging over the roof. Price depends on height and trunk size, how close the tree is to the house or lines, whether a crane is needed, and whether hauling and stump grinding are included. See typical tree removal costs →
Do I need a permit in Huntsville?
In most cases, not for a tree on your own lot. Trees on city property or in the right-of-way belong to the City of Huntsville, and its Landscape Management department handles them. Historic districts, new construction and HOA neighborhoods can have their own rules, so if you’re not sure, check with the City or your HOA before the work starts.
Big trees, tight yards
Much of Huntsville’s tree work is big oaks, hickories and loblolly pines in established neighborhoods, on slopes up Monte Sano and on lots where the only way in is through the back gate. Ask the company how they’ll get equipment to the tree and protect your lawn and driveway.
We connect homeowners with tree companies serving Huntsville, Madison, Harvest, Meridianville, Hazel Green, New Market, Owens Cross Roads and Gurley.
Get a price on tree removal
Call (256) 801-0424 or send photos of the tree. Calls answered Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm Central.