Tree service in east Tuscaloosa County
Tree removal and cleanup for Cottondale, Brookwood, Vance and the rural roads east of Tuscaloosa along I-20/59.
East of the city, Tuscaloosa County turns to wooded hills, old coal country and homes on acreage. Brookwood had 2,504 residents in 2020 and was incorporated in 1977. Vance, with 2,092 residents, straddles the Tuscaloosa and Bibb county line on U.S. 11 and is home to the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International plant.
Big lots, long driveways
Out here, homes often sit back in the woods at the end of a gravel drive. When a storm comes through, the first call is usually a tree across that driveway or a fence line. Room to drop a tree in one piece can make a removal simpler than in town, but distance, soft shoulders and creek crossings can limit what a truck reaches after rain.
Storm history
The National Weather Service survey of the April 27, 2011, tornado described extensive tree damage along Hannah Creek Road north of Brookwood. On wooded acreage, a single storm can put dozens of pines on the ground, and cleanup can mean cutting up downed trees, clearing fences and checking the standing timber for damage that invites bark beetles.
Septic, wells and buried lines
Many homes are on septic, and some on wells. Point out the tank, drain field and well before the crew arrives so heavy equipment stays off them. Alabama 811 marks public utility lines, but private lines you installed yourself won't be marked.
Jobs that come up east of town
- Clearing trees from driveways and fence lines
- Cutting up storm-felled pines on acreage
- Removing dead hardwoods near the house
- Grinding stumps in yards and pastures
Common questions
Do you cover Coaling, Lake View and Woodstock?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a company that works there.
Can heavy equipment damage my septic system?
Yes. Trucks and lifts can crack tanks and crush drain lines. Mark where your system is before the crew shows up.
Services in East county
- Tree removalPlanned removal of dead, crowded, declining or unwanted trees, including tight takedowns next to the house.
- Storm damage tree removalTrees and limbs on roofs, cars, fences and driveways after thunderstorms, tornadoes and tropical remnants.
- Dead and leaning tree removalDead, leaning, split, rotting or beetle-killed trees that could fall on a house, car or driveway.
- Stump grindingGrind stumps below ground level so you can mow, reseed, plant or build over the spot.
- Tree trimming and pruningDeadwood removal, roof and driveway clearance, crown thinning and structural pruning.
Nearby areas
Oak limb over the roof, a pine snapped in the last storm, or a stump you keep mowing around?
Call and get connected with a tree company that works Tuscaloosa and Northport.