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ACE Tree Service
4.4(
114
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Valley, 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 Valley, 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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Strategic Land Management LLC
4.7(
36
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Valley, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Outstanding Work – True Professionals! I hired Strategic Land Management LLC through HomeAdvisor and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the results. From the very first contact, the team was responsive, courteous, and clearly experienced. They took the time to assess my property thoroughly and provided a detailed plan that addressed everything I needed. Their work was efficient, clean, and incredibly well done. They handled some pretty tricky tree removals and land clearing with skill and care, making sure everything was done safely and to a high standard. I really appreciated how they kept me in the loop every step of the way—no surprises, just great communication and honest work. It’s hard to find companies these days that combine quality craftsmanship with great customer service, but Strategic Land Management LLC does both. I highly recommend them for any land or tree work. This is a team that truly earns your trust and delivers on their promises!"
Emergency Tree Removal
Emergency Tree Removal
Emergency Tree Removal
Emergency Tree Removal
Hauling Trees Away

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Matthew and Jody's Tree Service LLC
4.6(
10
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Valley, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I will use Matthew & Jody's Tree Service again. Its become very hard to find businesses that perform satisfactory & show up when scheduled.

Nice "Turn-Key" operation from start to finish. 

These folk's were great!"
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Residential Tree Service and Landscaping
3.7(
3
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Valley, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The entire experience was straightforward and without unexpected delays or surprises. Joe Barker and the entire team were committed, trained, courteous, and completely professional. Future projects already under discussion . . ."
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

The ideal time to prune a tree depends on the type of tree. Typically, late winter or early spring is a good time to prune but isn't always the case for "towering trees." It's best to trim when trees are dormant and before blooms appear but can vary depending on the tree type. It's always best to research the type of tree or ask a professional tree trimmer to determine when is the perfect time to prune your tree.

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.

Tree roots can take weeks to years to die, depending on the method you use. Chemical herbicides take the least amount of time—typically between three and four weeks—while homemade methods, like covering an old stump with leaves, could take between seven and eight years. If you’re unsure which method to use or how quickly you need to act, consulting with a pro is always a good idea.

While the fastest way to kill a tree is to simply cut it down, there are several other methods to choose from. You should hire a professional tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure your personal and property safety. Some slower but effective options include treating or grinding the tree stump or using a basal bark treatment. 

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