Ace Tree Service

Ace Tree Service ACE TREE Service is a locally owned and operated tree service company. We are fully licensed, insure For any tree service, call (205) 332-7757!
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We are fully licensed, insured and bonded in the Birmingham area, in Alabama. We employ only fully trained and experienced workers who are supervised by a foreman or one of the company owners at each job. There are only a few tree service companies in Birmingham who can offer the service of an ISA Certified Arborist. ACE Tree Service provides a wide scale of tree services such as 24 hour tree emer

gency service, tree evaluation, trimmimg & removal, stump grinding & removal, lot clearing and hazard assessment. Our certified ISA arborist specialize in tree cabling, bracing, micro injection, disease and pest control.

Not every structural problem in a tree means it has to come down. Cabling and bracing let ACE support a weak branch unio...
09/04/2026

Not every structural problem in a tree means it has to come down. Cabling and bracing let ACE support a weak branch union or a split trunk from the inside, giving a tree years of extra life instead of an automatic removal.

We typically recommend it for large, otherwise healthy trees with a codominant stem or a crack that hasn't compromised the whole structure. A properly installed cable system redistributes the load so wind and weight don't concentrate on the weak point.

It's one of the services that separates a full-service arborist from a crew that only knows how to cut trees down. For homeowners with a mature tree they'd rather save than lose, it's often the option nobody mentioned until we walked the property.

Do you have a large tree with a split or a lean that's made you nervous, but you're not ready to remove it?

Removing a tree is never the goal at ACE; it's what happens when preservation options run out. When removal is the only ...
09/03/2026

Removing a tree is never the goal at ACE; it's what happens when preservation options run out. When removal is the only responsible choice, our crews talk with homeowners about what comes next for that space, including replanting with species suited to Central Alabama's soil and climate.

Native trees like Southern red oak, American holly, and river birch tend to handle Alabama summers and clay soil better than transplanted ornamentals, and they support the local ecosystem in ways non-native trees don't.

It's a small part of the job, but it matters to us. A property that loses a hazardous tree doesn't have to lose its canopy for good, and homeowners appreciate having a plan for what's next instead of just a stump.

If you've had a tree removed in the past, did anyone talk to you about replanting, or did that conversation never come up?

A leaning tree near a power line looks like a weekend project until you're the one standing under it with a chainsaw. Th...
09/02/2026

A leaning tree near a power line looks like a weekend project until you're the one standing under it with a chainsaw. The lean itself is only part of the risk. What's happening underground and at the point of contact with the line matters just as much.

Root damage, soil saturation, or a split trunk can change how a tree falls in ways that aren't obvious from the ground. Add a power line into the equation, and a miscalculation stops being just expensive; it becomes dangerous for the person cutting and anyone nearby.

ACE handles these calls specifically because of that combination of risk. Our crews coordinate with the utility when a line is involved and use rigging and directional felling techniques that keep the fall controlled, not guessed at.

Do you have a leaning tree on your property that's been on your someday list? What's been holding you back from having it looked at?

Alabama's tree stress season continues into late summer and early fall with the potential for tropical storm remnants fr...
09/01/2026

Alabama's tree stress season continues into late summer and early fall with the potential for tropical storm remnants from the Gulf. Trees already stressed by heat and moisture are more likely to lose limbs in strong winds.

Our ISA Certified Arborist examines branch attachments and canopy balance, as storm damage often begins at hidden weak points. Properties in Central Alabama with mature trees near homes, driveways, or power lines should undergo a pre-storm inspection now to avoid emergencies later.

Has your property been checked for pruning this summer? What do you want to know before the next storm? 🌳💨

A home's curb appeal begins well before the front door, and in Birmingham's older neighborhoods, mature trees play a cru...
08/31/2026

A home's curb appeal begins well before the front door, and in Birmingham's older neighborhoods, mature trees play a crucial role. A well-maintained canopy signals a cared-for property.

Overgrown limbs or uneven crowns can detract from even the best exterior. Our ISA Certified Arborist assesses both structure and health to ensure pruning enhances safety and appearance.

In neighborhoods like Homewood and Vestavia, tree-lined streets are a major draw for buyers. A clean, proportionate canopy is an easy upgrade for homeowners.

Is your canopy due for a shape-up before fall? Have you had it professionally shaped recently? 🌳✨

A tree with a thinning canopy, some dead wood, or a lean does not automatically need to come down. Crown reduction, sele...
08/28/2026

A tree with a thinning canopy, some dead wood, or a lean does not automatically need to come down. Crown reduction, selectively removing weight and length from the upper canopy, can relieve stress on a struggling tree and extend its life by years.

The key is knowing which trees are candidates for reduction and which have declined too far to save. That call depends on root health, trunk integrity, and the specific pattern of dieback, not just how the tree looks from the yard.

ACE evaluates every declining tree with that distinction in mind before recommending removal. Saving a mature tree preserves shade, property value, and years of growth that took decades to reach.

Do you have a tree that looks like it is struggling but you are not sure whether it can be saved?

Anyone can buy a chainsaw and call themselves a tree service. What separates a trained arborist from a storm chaser with...
08/27/2026

Anyone can buy a chainsaw and call themselves a tree service. What separates a trained arborist from a storm chaser with a truck is the diagnosis that happens before any cutting starts.

Every job at ACE begins with an assessment from our ISA Certified Arborist, evaluating the tree's structure, health, and the specific risk it poses before recommending removal, pruning, or treatment. That step often saves a tree that a less careful company would simply cut down.

It is a standard our crew holds on every job, from a routine pruning to a complex storm response, because the right diagnosis changes the entire plan. Central Alabama trees deserve that level of care.

What would you want to know about a tree's condition before deciding whether to remove or save it?

A mature water oak in Homewood had split at a major limb union after years of storm stress, leaning directly over a driv...
08/26/2026

A mature water oak in Homewood had split at a major limb union after years of storm stress, leaning directly over a driveway shared with a neighboring fence line. The homeowner needed the tree down without losing the fence or the driveway surface.

Our crew used a controlled, sectional take-down approach, removing the tree piece by piece with rigging rather than a single fell. That method kept every cut precise and kept the surrounding property untouched.

The job wrapped with full debris removal and stump grinding, leaving a clear, level yard instead of a pile of brush and a stump to work around. The whole project was completed in a single day.

Do you have a tree on your property that is leaning toward a fence, driveway, or structure?

Silky white webbing wrapped around the ends of branches is becoming a common sight on pecan, hickory, and sweetgum trees...
08/25/2026

Silky white webbing wrapped around the ends of branches is becoming a common sight on pecan, hickory, and sweetgum trees around Birmingham this time of year. That webbing is the work of fall webworm caterpillars building their nests before the season turns.

Fall webworm rarely kills an established, healthy tree, but heavy infestations can strip enough leaves to stress a tree that is already dealing with late-summer drought. Younger or already-struggling trees feel the impact more than mature, well-established ones.

Pruning out small nests while they are still contained is often enough. Larger infestations may call for a broader integrated pest management plan, especially on a property with several affected trees.

Have you noticed any webbing on the branch tips of trees in your yard this month?

A fallen limb across the driveway or a cracked trunk leaning toward the house cannot wait for a Monday appointment. ACE ...
08/24/2026

A fallen limb across the driveway or a cracked trunk leaning toward the house cannot wait for a Monday appointment. ACE Tree Service keeps crews and equipment ready to respond to storm damage across Central Alabama, day or night.

Our ISA Certified Arborist evaluates every emergency call before a single cut is made, so the response is fast without skipping the assessment that keeps a bad situation from becoming worse. Same-day and next-day service is the standard, not the exception.

Full cleanup is part of every emergency job. Crews haul debris, chip brush, and leave the yard restored, not just cleared of the immediate hazard.

Have you ever had storm damage that needed attention faster than a typical appointment allowed?

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