How much does tree removal cost in Birmingham, AL?

Most residential tree removals in the Birmingham area fall in a typical range of $300 to $2,500, with a typical single-tree job around $700 to $1,200. One Birmingham company reports most single-tree removals at $400 to $1,800, with crane jobs over a roof topping $4,000. Prices on this site are typical ranges only, never quotes — your price comes from an on-site estimate.

Can a tree be removed if it is close to a house, fence, or power line?

Yes — tight spots are most of a tree crew's work. The tree is climbed and lowered in pieces by rope, or a crane is used over roofs and pools where the street allows. If a main power line is involved, the utility has to be involved before anyone cuts. Never try it yourself near a line.

Tree Removal in Birmingham, AL

Dead, diseased, dangerous, or simply in-the-way trees — removed safely, including tight spots near houses, fences, driveways, and lines.

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When removal is the right call

The tree is dead, dying, or diseased and dropping limbs.
It leans toward the house, driveway, fence, or a neighbor's property.
Roots are lifting a driveway, walk, or foundation.
It was planted too close to the house and has outgrown the spot.
Storm damage left it cracked, split, or unstable.

If you are unsure whether a tree can be saved with trimming and pruning instead, say so on the form — an arborist's assessment on site beats a guess over the phone.

What tree removal typically costs in Birmingham

These are typical ranges only, never quotes. Your price comes from a free on-site estimate.

Overall typical range: $300–$2,500 per tree; a typical single-tree job runs about $700–$1,200.
One Birmingham company reports most single-tree removals at $400–$1,800, with crane jobs over a roof topping $4,000.
Guide averages for Birmingham run lower — roughly $576–$695 on average — because they blend small and large jobs.

What moves the price: height and trunk diameter, distance from the house, fence, and lines, crane or bucket access versus climbing, and whether stump grinding and haul-off are included.

Typical removal cost by tree height (guide figures)

Tree height	Typical range
20 ft	$220–$420
30 ft	$330–$620
40 ft	$430–$830
50 ft	$540–$1,040
60 ft	$650–$1,250
70 ft	$760–$1,460
80 ft	$870–$1,670

Large oaks near a house, dead trees, and crane jobs run higher than these guide ranges. Small trees start around $300.

How a removal usually goes

On-site estimate, free and no obligation — a site visit, not a guess over the phone, with a written price itemized by removal, stump, and hauling.
Tight spots handled in pieces — the tree is climbed and lowered by rope, or a crane is used over roofs and pools where the street allows.
Lines checked first — if a main power line is involved, the utility is called in before anyone cuts.
Cleanup and haul-off — wood, brush, and chips cleared; stump grinding can be bundled the same day.

Common questions

Do I need a permit to remove a tree?

It depends on your city and whether the tree is on public or private land. In Birmingham, public trees and shared trees near the street need city approval; yard trees are generally the owner's call, with exceptions. Other cities have their own rules — check with your city and your HOA if you are unsure. See the Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Trussville, and Gardendale pages for what is known in each city.

Should I get more than one quote?

Yes — and compare the same scope: removal, stump, haul-off, and cleanup. The cheapest quote is often missing one of those. Ask every company for proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation before work starts.

Can I keep the wood?

Often, yes — tell the company when you confirm the estimate if you want firewood rounds or mulch chips left behind.

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