Jeff H.Google review
★★★★★
Big #1 Motorsports needed some major lot cleanup and these guys absolutely knocked it out! Showed up early and worked in the rain to get the job done in one day.
Tree Service in Chelsea, AL
Tree removal, lot clearing, grading, stump grinding, and storm cleanup in Chelsea, from a tree company based down the road in Columbiana.
- Licensed and insured
- Open 24 hours
- 4.7 stars, 85 reviews
Chelsea incorporated in 1996 with 906 residents and had more than 13,000 by 2020, as new neighborhoods spread south from Birmingham along U.S. 280. A lot of that growth went in on wooded land, which means new homes sitting under mature pines and hardwoods, and lots that still need clearing.
K&M Professional Tree Service is based in Columbiana, the Shelby County seat, and has worked across Shelby County and the Birmingham area for over 30 years. K&M is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and owner Kenny Malone personally oversees every job.
Tree work in Chelsea
- Tree Removal: Safe removal of any tree, any size, with the yard left clean.
- Land & Lot Clearing: Trees, stumps, and brush cleared to a buildable site.
- Grading & Excavation: Ground graded and leveled after the clearing is done, plus excavation and bobcat work.
- Storm Damage Tree Cleanup: Downed trees, broken limbs, and storm debris cleared. Insurance claims welcome.
- Stump Grinding: Stumps ground below grade so you can plant, sod, or build.
- Tree Trimming & Pruning: Dead limbs out, canopies shaped, branches off your roof and lines.
Also available: Dangerous & Dead Tree Removal, 24 Hour Emergency Tree Service, Crane Tree Removal, Demolition, Cabling & Bracing, Tree Hazard Assessment.
What Chelsea picks up, and what it does not
Chelsea collects bulk trash weekly on your regular trash day. Items must be no heavier than 700 pounds and no longer than 6 feet, set within 4 feet of the curb and clear of overhead lines by 6 a.m., and each household is limited to 5.5 cubic yards per pickup. Bagged leaves and general wood debris are accepted.
What is not accepted: trees, limbs, and other debris generated from commercial tree cutting operations. If you hire a tree company in Chelsea, the city will not haul what it cuts, so make sure haul-off is written into the quote.
Clearing and grading in Chelsea
Building a house, a shop, or a pasture fence on a wooded Chelsea lot usually means clearing trees and brush, grinding stumps, and grading the ground. K&M handles land and lot clearing, stump grinding, and grading and excavation, so the lot can go from wooded to graded on one estimate.
Storms near Chelsea
Just before midnight on March 30, 2022, an EF-1 tornado with 110 mph winds touched down in the Chelsea Farms community about 4 miles south of Chelsea. It crossed County Road 69 near Twelve Oak Circle, peaked near County Roads 333 and 47, crossed County Road 49, and lifted on Pumpkin Swamp Road. The National Weather Service found trees snapped and uprooted along the path, numerous houses with heavy roof damage, and outbuildings and a barn destroyed.
See storm damage tree cleanup and 24 hour emergency tree service.
Trees and power lines in Chelsea
Only line clearance qualified workers should be within 10 feet of an overhead power line, under OSHA and ANSI Z133 safety standards. Your electric utility trims along its own lines. If a tree is on a line, stay back and call the utility first.
What tree work costs in Chelsea
Published guides put a medium tree removal in the Birmingham area at about $521 to $709 (Homeyou) and a standing tree under 30 feet in Alabama at $351 to $435 (ProMatcher). ProMatcher lists land clearing in Alabama at about $1,109 to $2,265 per acre, and Lawn Love puts grading a 1,000 to 2,000 square foot yard at about $770 to $3,000.
The pricing guide has the full breakdown. K&M estimates are free.
What K&M customers say
4.7 stars from 85 Google reviews. Read more reviews.
William C.Google review
★★★★★
Excellent guys, respectful of my property and in and out quick. 5 trees down, three stumps ground.
Brad W.Google review
★★★★★
Kenny and his crew showed up on time and did exactly what they said they would do. They left the area spotless like new. Great prices and very dependable.
Christy K.Google review
★★★★★
K&M came out same day and took down some very large and potentially hazardous pines that were leaning towards my house.
Wayne B.Google review
★★★★★
I have been using K&M for several years. Prices are good, crew is great and they always clean up. They take care of my property like it's theirs.
Jason M.Google review
★★★★★
Incredible experience. Lost a tree in the middle of the night and they were the only company to respond!
Chelsea tree service questions
Yes, from homeowners, as part of weekly bulk pickup on your regular trash day. Pieces must be 6 feet or shorter, and each household is limited to 5.5 cubic yards per pickup.
No. The city does not accept trees, limbs, and other debris generated from commercial tree cutting operations. The tree company has to haul it.
Get more than one estimate for the same work, read recent Google reviews, ask for proof of insurance, and get the price in writing with haul-off and the stump spelled out.
Is the company insured, does the price include haul-off and cleanup, is the stump included, and when will the work be done. In Chelsea, haul-off matters because the city will not take tree company debris.
The cheapest quote is often missing insurance, the stump, or haul-off. Compare quotes for the same scope of work.
Roughly $150 to $750 using HomeGuide's per-foot figures, and $351 to $435 in Alabama according to ProMatcher. A tree next to the house costs more.
ProMatcher lists land clearing in Alabama at about $1,109 to $2,265 per acre. Heavily wooded lots, big trees, and stump removal push it higher. See land clearing.
Disputes over a neighbor's tree are generally a civil matter between the two property owners. Talk to your neighbor first, and get legal advice if you cannot work it out. This is general information, not legal advice.
In general, your own homeowners insurance covers damage to your house, even from a neighbor's tree. If the neighbor knew the tree was dead or dangerous and did nothing, that can change things. Check your policy.
There is no general free program. Your electric utility handles trees threatening its lines, and debris programs sometimes follow a declared disaster. A tree on your own lot is normally the owner's cost.
The longleaf pine, Alabama's official state tree. The most common tree in the state is the loblolly pine.
Loblolly pine, sweetgum, tulip poplar, and water oak are among the fastest. Fast growth often means weaker wood, which is why they are so often the trees that fail in storms.
A common rule of thumb is no more than about 25 percent of the live canopy in a year. Dead and broken limbs can come off any time.
Trimming is usually cheaper and keeps the tree. A dead or badly leaning tree usually has to come down. See tree trimming.
Yes. K&M is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (205) 965-2821. If a line is down, call the power company first.
Chelsea and the surrounding area, including Columbiana, Helena, Pelham, Lake Logan Martin and Lay Lake, and the rest of Shelby County.
Tree work in Chelsea? Let's talk.
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