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Top-Rated Arborists in Smiths Station - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Woodland Tree Service
Woodland Tree Service
5.0(
31
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Smiths Station, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Timber Wolf Tree Service
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Smiths Station, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ACE Tree Service
4.4(
114
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Smiths Station, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Overall Tree Surgeon
4.9(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Smiths Station, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very knowledgeable regarding tree types and characteristics. Would of liked to know a bit more about where we were as the day progressed. Some of the hardest working folks I've ever seen. Great clean up. I'll be asking them back for more work."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

It’s not always easy to tell when a tree is dying, although signs like dropping branches and brittle bark can sometimes offer clues. It can also be difficult to know whether a tree is dead or dormant, especially if it’s a deciduous tree. You’ll want to wait until a growth season to get a good idea of a tree’s health. When in doubt, contact an arborist for a consultation.

You can find pruning paints and sealants for trees, but you shouldn’t use them on a topped tree. Coatings like these often inhibit the tree’s healing process. An important exception is if there are dangerous fungi nearby that the tree is particularly vulnerable to, like oaks and oak wilt. Sealing cuts can help prevent fungi from taking root.

Cutting down a dead tree is always strongly advisable. Aside from being an eyesore, a dead tree can be extremely hazardous, especially when it’s near people or structures. Even if the tree isn’t near your home, it can still harbor pests and diseases that can potentially spread to nearby plants and homes.

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

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