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Hazardous Tree Removal · Statewide

Hazardous Tree Removal in Alabama

Hazardous Tree Removal in Alabama: a hazardous tree is a living tree with a defect, such as a crack, decay, a failing root plate or a new lean, that makes it likely to fail onto something that matters: a house, a driveway, a street or a place people use. Locally, hurricanes: Sally (2020) and earlier storms caused heavy tree loss on the Gulf Coast.

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Tree problems in Alabama that call for hazardous tree removal

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Hurricanes
Sally (2020) and earlier storms caused heavy tree loss on the Gulf Coast.
2
Water oak decay
Short-lived oaks fail in storms.
3
Tornadoes
The April 27, 2011 outbreak devastated Tuscaloosa and the Birmingham area.

What hazardous tree removal covers

A hazardous tree is a living tree with a defect, such as a crack, decay, a failing root plate or a new lean, that makes it likely to fail onto something that matters: a house, a driveway, a street or a place people use.

How hazardous tree removal works, step by step · part of tree removal

Describe the tree and what it's near, and you'll reach an independent provider serving Alabama.

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Trees in Alabama that most often need hazardous tree removal

Loblolly pine: Tall, common; wind and beetle risk
Water oak: Decay-prone, frequent failures
Southern live oak: Wind-firm on the Gulf Coast
Bradford pear: Splits in wind

Timing in Alabama

March–May: Peak tornado season
Nov–Dec: Secondary tornado season
June–November: Hurricane season on the Gulf Coast

Tree rules and permits in Alabama

Alabama sets no tree permit rules of its own; Birmingham and other cities regulate trees in the public right-of-way, not those in private yards.
In Birmingham, the city's Horticulture and Urban Forestry Division manages public trees, and an October 2025 ordinance gave the city Tree Commission regulatory authority over planting, care and removal of trees on city rights-of-way and city property, including a removal permit process.

Sources (checked 2026-10-01)

Rules change and details depend on your exact property. Confirm with the city or county before work starts. This isn't legal advice.

What affects the price of hazardous tree removal in Alabama

The usual drivers are size, access, what's under the tree and cleanup; see the full list for hazardous tree removal.

Hazardous Tree Removal in Alabama: common questions

Do I need a permit for hazardous Tree Removal in Alabama?

Alabama sets no tree permit rules of its own; Birmingham and other cities regulate trees in the public right-of-way, not those in private yards. In Birmingham, the city's Horticulture and Urban Forestry Division manages public trees, and an October 2025 ordinance gave the city Tree Commission regulatory authority over planting, care and removal of trees on city rights-of-way and city property, including a removal permit process.