Tree Removal in Baldwin County, AL

Trees on Alabama's Gulf Coast can outgrow their space, get weakened by storms, or simply reach the end of their life. When one needs to come down, the job is rarely simple. Tell us about the tree and where it is, and we connect you with an available local tree-service professional in Baldwin County. The professional you're matched with sets the scope, schedule and price.

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Prefer to call? Call (251) 325-2151 to be connected with an available local tree-service professional.

When tree removal makes sense

Removal is usually a last resort after other options have been considered, but some situations call for it:

• The tree is dead or dying, with few or no leaves in the growing season, or with large areas of bark falling away.
• Major limbs or the trunk are cracked, split or leaning in a way that is new or getting worse.
• Storm damage has left the tree unstable or badly broken.
• Roots are lifting a driveway or walkway, or the tree is growing too close to a house, pool or fence.
• The tree is in the way of approved construction or a planned addition.

A trained professional should assess the tree in person. Photos and descriptions can only tell so much, and the right answer is sometimes pruning, cabling or monitoring rather than removal.

Large and hazardous trees near homes

Tall pines, live oaks and other large trees close to roofs, driveways, fences and pools need careful planning. Large trees close to buildings often call for professionals with specialized equipment. What's possible depends on the space around the tree and the condition of the wood. If you're worried about a tree, keep people, pets and vehicles away from beneath it and have a qualified professional take a look. Removing a large tree is not a job for do-it-yourself work.

If a tree has already fallen or been damaged in a storm, see our page on storm-damaged tree service.

What affects the price of tree removal

We don't set prices. The professional you're connected with provides the quote. These are the things that usually drive it:

• Size and height. Large trees are often taken down in sections rather than dropped in one piece, so they don't damage the lawn, landscape or street below.
• What's nearby. Roofs, fences, pools and power lines running through the branches make the work riskier and more involved.
• Access and equipment. Make sure the quote covers how equipment reaches the tree. Some removals need an aerial lift (bucket truck) or a crane, and work beside a busy street can need traffic control and a permit.
• Condition. Dead or storm-damaged wood can be brittle and hard to control as it comes down.
• Removal vs. haul-away. Cleaning up and hauling off limbs, the trunk and chips takes time; ask whether handling some cleanup yourself changes the price.
• The stump. Ask whether stump grinding, and hauling the chips, is in the quote or priced separately.
• Several trees at once. Moving people and equipment to the site is a large part of the cost, so combining work can help.

Compare two or three written quotes for the same scope. A quote far below the others is worth questioning.

Sources: Purdue Extension, Why is tree work expensive? · Virginia Cooperative Extension, Hiring an Arborist · University of Minnesota Extension · Canopy, Hire an Arborist.

How to check a tree-service professional

We can't vouch for any professional's credentials or insurance, so it's worth checking before a large tree comes down:

• ISA certification. ISA Certified Arborist is a credential held by a person, not a company. Ask who on the job holds it and look them up by name or certification number in ISA's Find an Arborist directory. Not every certified arborist lists a location, so search by name rather than by area.
• Insurance. Ask for a certificate of insurance showing general liability and workers' compensation, then call the insurance company named on it to confirm the policy is current. Alabama generally requires businesses with five or more employees to carry workers' compensation, so a smaller business may not have it.
• State license, where it applies. Alabama requires a state license from the Department of Agriculture and Industries for paid "tree surgery," which the law describes as work such as cavity filling or repair, bracing, cabling and wound treatment. If your job includes that kind of work on trees you're keeping, ask for it.
• City business license. Daphne, Fairhope and Gulf Shores require a city business license to do business inside the city (Fairhope and Gulf Shores also include their police jurisdiction). Ask whether they hold one for your city.

Sources: ISA, Find an Arborist FAQ · University of Minnesota Extension · Alabama Dept. of Labor, workers' compensation · Code of Alabama Title 2, Ch. 28 (ADAI) · Daphne · Fairhope · Gulf Shores.

Permits and city rules

Some Baldwin County cities regulate the removal of certain trees, and the rules differ from one city to the next. Whether you need approval can depend on the tree's size, its type, and where it stands. Requirements vary by city, so check with your city before work starts. Our tree removal permits guide points you to the official sources for the cities we cover.

Stump options after removal

When a tree comes down, a stump usually remains. Some homeowners leave it, some have it ground below the surface, and some plan around it for a new planting or build. Talk with the professional about what's included in the quote. Learn more about stump grinding in Baldwin County.

How Gulf Coast Baldwin Tree Removal works

1. Tell us what you need. Choose the service, your city and a few details in the request form.
2. We look for an available professional. We connect your request with a local tree-service professional who works in your area.
3. They follow up with you. The professional contacts you to discuss the tree, the scope of work and the price. Any agreement is between you and them.

We can't promise availability, timing or pricing in any area.

Prefer to talk to someone? Call (251) 325-2151 to be connected with an available local tree-service professional, or request service online.

Tree removal FAQ

Do you remove the trees yourselves?

No. We connect you with an available local tree-service professional who does the work.

How do I know if my tree needs to come down?

Signs such as dead branches, cracks, a new or increasing lean, or storm damage are reasons to have a professional look at the tree. Only an on-site assessment can say whether it should be removed, pruned or monitored.

What will tree removal cost?

It depends on the tree's size, condition, access, cleanup and other factors listed above. The professional you're connected with provides the quote. We don't set or promise prices.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Baldwin County?

It depends on the city and the tree. Requirements vary by city. See our tree removal permits guide and check with your city before work starts.

Does removal include the stump?

Not necessarily. Ask the professional what the quote covers, and see stump grinding for the options.

Which areas do you cover?

We connect requests across Baldwin County, with pages for Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Daphne, Fairhope and Foley. Availability varies by area. See service areas.