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Tree Service in Birmingham, AL

Compare 15 local tree service pros. Typical service: $199–$557.

Top Tree Service Companies in Birmingham

  1. 1.ACE Tree Service

    4.8★ (1,177 reviews)

    4.8★ from 1177 reviews

    +12053327757Website

  2. 2.Greener Grounds Lawn & Tree

    4.8★ (200 reviews)

    4.8★ from 200 reviews

    +12054402337Website

  3. 3.Evans Tree Service, Inc.

    5.0★ (90 reviews)

    5.0★ from 90 reviews

    +12058791263Website

  4. 4.Easy Tree Service

    4.9★ (92 reviews)

    4.9★ from 92 reviews

    +12054369150Website

  5. 5.Champion Tree Service

    4.6★ (118 reviews)

    4.6★ from 118 reviews

    +12054412827Website

  6. 6.ETS Tree Service

    3.9★ (50 reviews)

    3.9★ from 50 reviews

    +12058562078Website

  7. 7.CM Tree

    4.7★ (21 reviews)

    4.7★ from 21 reviews

    +12059148404Website

  8. 8.Summit Tree Service

    5.0★ (11 reviews)

    5.0★ from 11 reviews

    +12058326071

  9. 9.NELSON TREE COMPANY.

    5.0★ (10 reviews)

    5.0★ from 10 reviews

    +18885043923

  10. 10.Urgent Tree Care Service

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    +18335463679

  11. 11.Down To Earth Stump Removal, LLC

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +12059253745

  12. 12.Mikes Tree Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +12053684031

  13. 13.Green Tree Servicing

  14. 14.Green's Complete Tree and Stump Removal

    +12055911232

  15. 15.Gentry's Tree Services

    +12059660334

Tree Service Cost in Birmingham

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Birmingham
Tree trimming$199–$557/job
Tree removal$318–$1,193/job
Stump grinding$119–$358/job
Storm damage removal$398–$1,590/job

Tree Service prices in Birmingham run about 21% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 15 companies serving Birmingham, rated 4.8★ on average across 1,778 customer reviews.

Birmingham Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Birmingham's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
March 26
First fall frost
November 11
Annual precipitation
53.72"
Heating degree days
2,678
Cooling degree days
2,058
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan33.8°53.8°4.84"
Feb37.1°58.4°4.53"
Mar43.7°66.7°5.23"
Apr50.5°74.4°4.38"
May59.7°81.5°4.99"
Jun67.7°87.7°4.38"
Jul71.4°90.8°4.8"
Aug70.8°90.6°3.93"
Sep64.3°85.1°3.9"
Oct52.9°75.3°3.44"
Nov43.5°65.4°4.85"
Dec36.3°55.9°4.45"

NOAA station data 4 miles from Birmingham.

Permits & Regulations in AL

  • Alabama does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade
  • Residential work exceeding $10,000 in labor and materials falls under the Home Builders Licensure Board
  • Applying pesticides or herbicides to trees for hire requires an Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries professional services license

License required: No state arborist license; AGI pesticide license required for chemical treatment

Sources: hblb.alabama.gov, agi.alabama.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Birmingham

How much does tree trimming cost in Birmingham?

Tree trimming in Birmingham typically runs $199-$557 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Birmingham, AL?

In AL, Alabama does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade. Check Birmingham ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Birmingham?

We track 15 tree professionals serving Birmingham.

How does Birmingham rainfall affect tree work?

Birmingham averages 53.72 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Birmingham trees keep growing?

With 2,058 cooling degree days and summer highs near 91F, Birmingham trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Birmingham more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Birmingham runs about -20.5% versus the national average.

Do Birmingham trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 34F and 2,678 heating degree days set how much Birmingham trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Birmingham?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Birmingham means after the first frost around November 11 and before spring growth starts.