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Last update on June 27, 2026

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K & C Tree Service
4.8(
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Serving Southside, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"K & C Tree Service did an excellent job trimming down my overgrown hedges. Cleaned up around all hedges and surrounding area. Very reasonable price. Would recommend and hire again."
1 Pine stump
2 Pine Stump
3 Pine Stump
Tree Remove
Tree Remove

+11

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chandler Tree LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Southside, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Noah Chandler is a fine young, hard working man. He did exactly what was asked of him in a timely, safe, manner. I highly recommend him for all your tree trimming and tree removal needs."
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Word & Deed Ventures LLC
4.7(
3
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Serving Southside, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Really got the job done quickly. Alex was a pleasure to meet and enjoyed his time here. He did a great job in general. I didn't specify patching before painting, so that is my bad. Overall, a great company to get your job done."
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TTW OUTDOORS
New to Angi

Serving Southside, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

🌲 TTW OUTDOORS – TREE SERVICES YOU CAN TRUST 🌲\n\nDo you have a tree that needs to be removed, trimmed, or an old stump taking up space in your yard? TTW Outdoors is here to help! We provide dependable tree services to keep your property safe and looking its best.\n\n✔ Tree Removal\n✔ Tree Trimming\n✔ Stump Grinding\n✔ Yard & Property Clean Up\n✔ Residential Services\n\n💥 LIMITED TIME DEAL:\nBook a service with us and get 10% OFF your first job!\n\nWe take pride in safe, efficient work, honest pricing, and quality results every time.\n\n📍 Serving the local community\n📩 Message us today for a FREE estimate!\n\nLet TTW Outdoors take care of the hard work so you can enjoy your yard again! 🌳

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3 Brothers Landscaping Company
2.7(
3
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Serving Southside, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He done a great job my front yard didn't look like a hay field he done a great job. Back yard kind of looks like a little hay field but it started raining hopefully it will not rain when he comes out next time I'm"
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Arborists questions, 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 is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

Salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, and burning can all help dissolve a tree stump. You can also bury the tree stump in soil or mulch to help it rot naturally. Killing a tree stump prevents future regrowth, but you may also remove it by digging it out or grinding it.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Common signs that a tree is rotting include dead branches, a leaning trunk, peeling or cracked bark, leaf discoloration, and the presence of fungi. If you notice any of these signs, it’s best to hire an arborist near you to inspect your tree and determine if it can be saved or if it needs to come down.

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