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Woodland Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Smiths Station, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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"I contacted Woodland Tree Service via Angi’s List In August 2023. Mr. Pitts was very responsive and professional. There were several jobs I needed done (trim 3 trees and cutting down a few bushes) Mr. Pitts gave me a fair and reasonable price and completed the job as discussed (August 2023) At the recommendation of Mr. Pitts, one of the 3 trees would be better trimmed during the fall season when the wasps and bees were not present. I hired Mr. Pitts again in November 2023 and received the same professional service as before. I definitely would hire him again and recommend him should the need arise. Thank You!"
Tree Removal
Storm Damage
Tree Removal
Storm Damage
Tree Removal

+54

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Timber Wolf Land Management
5.0(
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Serving Smiths Station, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can’t say enough good things about Timberwolf Land Management and its owner, Tyler. From start to finish, he was professional, meticulous, and incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of the job. You can tell he takes great pride in his work. Nothing was rushed, and every detail was handled with care. Tyler’s expertise and commitment to doing things right really set him apart. If you’re looking for someone who combines skill, integrity, and professionalism, Timberwolf Land Management is the clear choice."
40 plus pines
40 plus pines
40 plus pines
40 plus pines
Land clearing

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ACE Tree Service
4.4(
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Serving Smiths Station, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ACE Tree Service is the absolute best. I will use them again and recommend them to anyone. First Zach came to give me the quote the same day I called. He was very helpful and a pleasure to meet. He gave me a very fair price so I signed up to have them do the work. A few days or so later, Tim and his crew came to cut the beast and other things. They did a beautiful job. Cutting down my granddaddy pine tree, trimming another tree and cutting smaller ones. Cleaned my yard very well. Today, in less than 24 hours of being cut down the pickup crew arrived to carry off the debris. They too did a spectacular job. No trace of the trees and branches. Iâ m very impressed with the quality job they have done."
 Ace Tree Climber
 Our bucket truck
 ACE Tree Climber
 Our bucket truck
 Cleaning up debris

+14

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Matthew and Jody's Tree Service LLC
4.6(
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Serving Smiths Station, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a gas line installed at my house and asked them about sump grinding. They said Matthew & Joey Tree Service and several other companies.  I went in and checked Angies List and they were 1st on the list of two. Called them, they were here in less than 10 minutes, gave me a good price and the stump was gone. Total time from being told about them to job finished was about 30 minutes. Can't beat that. Fast, good job, good price. I'll use them again.
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Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

Yes, you can prune a palm tree with a chainsaw, but a chainsaw is overkill for a job like this. You risk damaging the tree if you make a bad cut. More commonly, you’ll need pruning shears or a serrated knife to trim a palm tree, or you can use a specialized pruning saw instead of a chainsaw.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

It's easy to misidentify trees that appear to be maple trees due to similarities in leaf shapes. Sweetgum, sycamore, and yellow poplar all have leaf shapes and appearances similar to maples. The fact that around a dozen maple tree varieties exist, only about half of which are considered common, makes misidentification an often typical occurrence.  

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

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