Tree removal in Gurley, AL
Gurley sits on US 72 about 16 miles east of Huntsville. It grew up around a railroad water stop in the 1800s, and much of the old town is a historic district, so many lots have large, old shade trees close to older houses.
Old trees, old houses
Most of Gurley is part of the Gurley Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. Mature oaks, pecans and maples on those lots are often bigger than they look from the street and grow close to porches, chimneys and old foundations. They usually have to come down in small pieces with ropes, and sometimes with a crane, so nothing lands on the house.
Older trees also hide problems: hollow trunks, heavy limbs over the roof, and decay where big branches meet the trunk. If a large tree near the house has dropped limbs or has mushrooms at its base, have it looked at before a storm decides for you.
Permits and the town
Gurley is an incorporated town with its own government. For a tree on your own lot, removal is usually straightforward, but call Town Hall before touching a tree near the street or in the right-of-way. If your house is in the historic district, it doesn't hurt to ask whether anything applies before a big change to the yard.
Power lines and debris
- Power lines. Call the provider on your power bill about any tree touching a line. Crews wait until the line is cleared.
- Debris. Ask whether the quote includes hauling the wood away; a big old tree makes a lot of it.
What it costs
Typical removals run about $280 to $1,230. Large old trees right next to a house, or jobs that need a crane, cost more. See the cost guide.
Common questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Gurley, AL?
For a tree on your own lot, removal is usually straightforward. Gurley is an incorporated town, so call Town Hall before removing a tree near the street or in the right-of-way.
Why does removing a big old tree near a house cost more?
Large trees close to a house usually come down in small pieces with ropes, and sometimes a crane, so nothing lands on the roof. That takes more time and equipment.
How much does tree removal cost in Gurley?
Typical removals run about $280 to $1,230, and more for large old trees next to a house or jobs that need a crane.