Tree service in Northport, Alabama
Tree help for Northport, on the north bank of the Black Warrior River across from downtown Tuscaloosa.
Northport had 31,125 residents at the 2020 census, up 33.4 percent from 23,330 in 2010. It was incorporated in 1871 and grew up with Tuscaloosa at the river's historic head of navigation. The river still forms much of the boundary between the two cities.
New subdivisions, leftover pines
A lot of that growth is newer subdivisions carved out of wooded land, and builders often leave tall pines standing between houses. Those pines grew up in a forest, sheltered by other trees, and once they're standing alone on a lot they catch more wind. A pine that's grown taller than the house next to it, or one dropping limbs onto the roof, is one of the most common calls in Northport.
Older homes near downtown
Closer to the river and the old downtown, older homes sit on smaller lots with mature hardwoods. Those trees usually come down in sections with rigging or a bucket truck because there's no room to drop them.
Utility lines and easements
Backyard easements with power lines are common in subdivisions. Alabama Power generally maintains 15 feet on each side of its distribution lines. If your tree is in that strip or touching a line, start with the utility.
What we hear about most in Northport
- Tall pines between houses in newer neighborhoods
- Trees inside fenced backyards with narrow gates
- Storm-snapped tops and hanging limbs
- Stump grinding for new landscaping
Common questions
Do you cover Coker, Samantha and the north end of the county?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a company that serves it.
Can a tree be removed if a truck can't get into my backyard?
Usually, yes. Crews can climb and lower pieces by rope, then carry or winch them out, and compact grinders fit many gates.
Services in Northport
- 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.