Homewood, AL · Jefferson County
Tree service in Homewood, AL
Our office is in Homewood, in Grove Park. Most of the trees we take care of are a few minutes from home – big oaks over old houses, pines along the back fence, storm damage after the spring storms.
Tree work in Homewood
RJ Tree Service is a Homewood business. Wesley Jones has been taking care of trees here since 1995, and a lot of our customers are his neighbors – some have called him for fifteen years and more.
Homewood sits in the valley between Red Mountain and Shades Mountain, and most of it was built out between the 1920s and the 1950s. That means mature trees on small lots: water oaks and willow oaks planted with the houses, now 70 feet tall and leaning over roofs that were never meant to carry them. In Edgewood and Hollywood the streets are lined with them. Many of those water oaks are reaching the end of their life, and we see more rot at the base and dead tops every year.
Small lots also mean tight access. Houses sit close together, driveways are narrow and backyards are fenced, so a big tree usually comes down in pieces lowered on ropes, or lifted out over the house with a crane. We plan each job around what is under the tree – the neighbor’s garage, a garden, a pool – and we leave the yard clean.
Storms hit Homewood hard. When tornadoes came through the city in mid-December, several of the reviews on this page were written by Homewood families we helped in the days after. When you call about a tree on your house, we are close – often we can be there faster than anyone coming across town.
Homewood has a tree protection ordinance, and trees on the city right-of-way along the street belong to the city. If your tree might be covered, we will tell you at the estimate so you can check with the city first. For trees in the main power lines, Alabama Power trims along its lines in Homewood on a schedule – call them before anyone touches a tree in the lines.
Where we work in Homewood
- Edgewood
- Hollywood
- Rosedale
- West Homewood
- Grove Park
- Downtown Homewood (18th Street)
Services
What we do in Homewood
- Dead & Dangerous TreesDead pines, rotten oaks, cracked or leaning trees – assessed honestly and taken down before they fall on their own.
- 24-Hour Storm ServiceA tree on the house or across the driveway? Call day or night – we make it safe first and clean up after.
- Crane RemovalsBig trees over the house or in a backyard with no access, lifted out section by section over the roof.
- Tree PruningDead limbs out, roof and driveway cleared, canopy raised – cuts made where the tree can heal.
- Stump GrindingOld stumps ground out below the grass line, so you can mow over the spot, plant or pour a patio.
- Land ClearingOvergrown lots, privet and brush cleared, trees and stumps taken out, ground left ready to build or plant.
Questions from Homewood
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Homewood?
Homewood has a tree protection ordinance, and some trees – especially on lots being built on and on the city right-of-way – need the city’s approval. We will tell you at the estimate whether your tree could be covered; the city has the final word.
How fast can you get to a tree down in Homewood?
Our office is in Homewood, so for a tree on a house or blocking a driveway we can usually be there quickly. Call (205) 871-3617, day or night.
Who trims the trees under the power lines on my street?
Alabama Power trims along its main lines on a schedule. The line from the pole to your house is your side – we can trim around it, and Alabama Power can disconnect it for the day if needed.
Reviews
What homeowners say about us
Was given Wes name by a friend after the recent storms/tornados in Homewood. Wes was very responsive and gave me a reasonable quote for tree removal. The job was done when they said it would be and the work was exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommend this company.
We called RJ Tree Service following the tornados that swept through Homewood in mid December. Wes was very prompt in returning my call, gave me a fair estimate for the work, and showed up exactly on time the next day to complete the work. The job was done quickly and efficiently with no additional damage done to our yard, house, or landscaping. We will certainly use RJ again for any future tree removal.
Great guys. I would highly recommend these guys! Bryan in Homewood AL
Worried about a tree? Let’s take a look.
Send us a photo of the tree and tell us where it is. We will call you back within one business day and set up a free estimate – Wesley comes out himself.