Mountain Brook, AL · Jefferson County
Tree service in Mountain Brook, AL
Steep wooded lots, big old oaks and houses tucked into the hillside – tree work in Mountain Brook is mostly about getting a big tree out without touching anything around it.
Tree work in Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook is one of the most wooded cities in the Birmingham area, and that is a large part of its charm. Houses sit on hillsides under tall white oaks, red oaks, hickories and tulip poplars, many of them older than the houses. Keeping those trees healthy – and taking down the ones that have become a risk – is most of what we do here.
The terrain makes the work different. Lots are steep, driveways climb, and the trees are often uphill of the house, leaning toward it. There is rarely a place to drop anything. On these jobs we lower every piece on ropes or bring in a crane that lifts sections out over the roof to the street. The lawn, the stone walls and the landscaping stay the way they were. Crews that work only on flat lots tend to underestimate this; we have been doing it for over thirty years.
Big old trees on Mountain Brook lots usually need care more than removal. Thinning takes weight off long limbs that reach over the house. Crown reduction pulls a tree back from the roof without topping it. Deadwood removal takes out the limbs that would otherwise come down in the next storm. Often a well-pruned 100-year-old oak can stay safely for many more years.
Along Shades Creek and the lower streets, the ground stays wet after long rains, and that is when healthy trees with big crowns can tip over, root plate and all. If a tree has started to lean or the soil has cracked or lifted on one side of it, call us before the next storm.
If you live in Crestline, Mountain Brook Village, English Village, Cherokee Bend or Brookwood Forest, we are about 15 minutes away from our office in Homewood.
Where we work in Mountain Brook
- Mountain Brook Village
- Crestline Village
- English Village
- Cherokee Bend
- Brookwood Forest
Services
What we do in Mountain Brook
- 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 Mountain Brook
Can you remove a tree on a steep lot without damaging the yard?
Yes. On steep lots we lower pieces on ropes or lift them out with a crane, so nothing is dragged across the lawn or the beds.
My oak hangs over the house. Does it have to come down?
Not necessarily. Thinning and crown reduction can take weight off the limbs over the house and let a healthy tree stay. We will tell you honestly what the tree needs.
Does Mountain Brook require a permit to remove a tree?
Rules can apply to some trees and to lots under construction. Check with the City of Mountain Brook before removing a large tree; we will help you understand what to ask.
Reviews
What homeowners say about us
He was able to come out quickly to cut down a large rotten tree in my backyard. I had a few quotes before settling on RJ and he had the best price and was the most friendly person we had come by. He’s very friendly and professional and did a wonderful job. 10/10 recommend, if I ever have another tree issue I’ll definitely call RJ and his team.
Great price and service, highly recommend
RJ Tree Service is EXCEPTIONAL. I only write reviews for companies and people that just blow me away. RJ Tree Service does great work. They communicate well and clearly, tell you what they’re going to do, then do it. Very professional and they clean up any mess after the job is done. Pricing is reasonable and they are quick to get back to you.
Recent jobs in Mountain Brook
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.