Tree Trimming & Pruning in Birmingham, AL

In Birmingham, tree trimming usually means getting dead and storm-damaged limbs out before the next storm, lifting branches off the roof, gutters, and driveway, and thinning a crown that has grown too heavy. Done right, it keeps a good tree healthy for years and costs far less than a removal later.

K&M has been trimming and pruning trees around Birmingham and Shelby County for over 30 years. Owner Kenny Malone personally oversees every job and prefers to see the tree in person before he gives a price.

What's included

• Dead, diseased, and storm-damaged branches removed
• Crown thinning for new growth and better air circulation
• Crown reduction to lower the height of a tree at risk of wind stress
• Lower branches raised off roofs, driveways, and walkways
• Shaping for symmetry while keeping the natural form of the tree
• Debris removal and a thorough cleanup

How the job goes

1. Call or request onlineTell us which trees and what is bothering you: limbs over the roof, dead wood, too much shade. A photo helps.
2. Free on-site estimateKenny looks at the trees in person and gives you the price for the work you choose before anything starts.
3. Trim dayThe crew climbs or works from a bucket truck, depending on the tree and what is underneath it.
4. CleanupBranches and debris hauled off and the yard cleaned up.

Why people call K&M for this

Well-kept trees hold up better in storms. Taking out dead and weak limbs and thinning a heavy crown reduces the risk of costly damage later, and it usually costs far less than a removal or an emergency call after a storm.

Customers say it in their reviews. Luke H. had a tree covered in vines with power lines running through it and wrote that K&M trimmed and took it down perfectly. Wayne B. has used K&M for several years and says they take care of his property like it is theirs.

Not every tree can be saved by trimming. If removal is the better call, the same free estimate can cover that too.

Tree trimming cost in Birmingham

ProMatcher puts tree trimming in Alabama at $115 to $143 an hour for a two-person crew. Most homeowners get a price per job instead, and it depends on the size of the tree, how much needs to come out, what is underneath it, and whether the crew can use a bucket truck or has to climb. See the tree service cost guide for more, or call for a free on-site estimate.

Crown thinning, crown reduction, and raising

Crown thinning removes selected branches inside the canopy so light and air get through. It lightens a heavy crown and lets the grass underneath grow.

Crown reduction removes upper branches to bring the height down. It is used when a tree is at risk of wind stress, while keeping the shape of the tree.

Crown raising removes lower branches that hang over the roof, driveway, walkway, or yard.

When to trim trees in Alabama

Late winter, while trees are dormant and before new growth starts, is the best time for most pruning. Heavy pruning during the spring growth flush or heading into fall puts more stress on the tree. Dead, broken, and hazardous limbs are the exception and can come off any time of year, and getting them out before spring storms and hurricane season is smart.

Serving Birmingham and the surrounding cities

K&M is based in Columbiana and trims trees across Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Pelham, Alabaster, Helena, and Chelsea, plus Inverness, Irondale, and the rest of Central Alabama.