Tree Service in Auburn, AL
Skilled Tree Service From Experts
Tree & Green Services has been handling tree work across Auburn and Lee County for over 15 years. ISA-certified arborists, 24/7 availability, free estimates. One call handles it all — from a single dead limb to a full property clear-out after a storm.
Tree Removal
Dead, damaged, or dangerously close to your home — we take it down safely and clean up every bit of it.
See Tree Removal →Tree Trimming & Pruning
Shape overgrown trees, clear sightlines, and keep branches from crowding your roof or power lines.
See Trimming & Pruning →Stump Grinding
That leftover stump is a tripping hazard and a pest magnet. We grind it flush with the ground.
See Stump Grinding →Emergency Tree Service
Storm dropped a tree on your fence or roof? We respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — no waiting until Monday.
See Emergency Service →Land Clearing
Building a garage, adding a driveway, or clearing a vacant lot — we handle the trees, brush, and stumps.
See Land Clearing →Commercial Tree Service
HOAs, apartment complexes, businesses, and Auburn city contracts — we work around your schedule.
See Commercial Service →Arborist Services
ISA-certified arborists who assess tree health, diagnose problems, and write reports when you need them.
See Arborist Services →Tree Inspection
Not sure if that leaning oak is a problem? A proper inspection tells you what's happening before it becomes an emergency.
See Tree Inspection →Storm Damage Cleanup
Tornadoes, straight-line winds, ice storms — Auburn gets all of it. We clear debris and haul it off fast.
See Storm Damage Cleanup →Tree Maintenance
Ongoing care plans for homeowners and property managers who want their trees healthy season after season.
See Tree Maintenance →Stump Removal
Need the whole stump and root ball out of the ground? Full extraction when grinding flush isn't enough.
See Stump Removal →Tree Service in Auburn — What Most Jobs Actually Look Like
Auburn's tree canopy is one of the things people love about this city. The older neighborhoods off Magnolia, the lots around Toomer's Corner, the long stretches of hardwoods lining the roads out toward Opelika — there's a reason people plant trees here and take care of them.
But those same trees cause real headaches. Auburn's clay-heavy soil holds water and can destabilize root systems over time. The city sits in a corridor that gets significant storm activity — tornadoes, straight-line winds that come through with almost no warning, tropical systems that push up from the Gulf, and occasional ice storms in winter that split hardwoods right down the middle. A tree that looked fine in March can be in your living room in April.
Most of the calls we get fall into a few categories. Someone has a dead or dying tree and they've been putting off dealing with it. A storm came through and dropped something on a fence, a vehicle, or part of a roof. A homeowner is selling the house and needs a big oak cleaned up for curb appeal. A property manager needs regular trimming across multiple units. A builder is breaking ground and needs a lot cleared before equipment shows up.
Every job is different. That's why we start with a free estimate — so you know what you're actually dealing with before anything else happens.
What ISA Certification Actually Means for Your Trees
A lot of tree companies advertise "certified arborists" without being specific about what that means. Our arborists hold ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) certification, which requires passing a comprehensive exam covering tree biology, pruning standards, soil management, tree risk assessment, and safety. They also have to maintain continuing education hours to keep the certification current.
We're also a TCIA (Tree Care Industry Association) certified member, which covers company-level standards for safety training, business practices, and consumer protection.
For most routine jobs — trimming, stump grinding, basic removal — you might not care about any of that. But when a job involves a tree close to a structure, a tree with root damage that could affect how it falls, or any situation where the wrong cut has consequences, certification matters. We bring that level of knowledge to every job, not just the complicated ones.
When You Need a Professional vs. When You Don't
Honest answer: not every tree situation needs a professional crew. If you have a small branch down in the yard, a healthy sapling you want to relocate, or a stump you're grinding yourself with rented equipment — you don't need us. That's not a good use of your money.
But there are situations where calling a professional isn't optional:
Trees Near Structures
Any removal where the tree could contact a roof, fence, vehicle, utility line, or neighboring property during the fall. This requires rigging, sectional removal, and someone who knows how to control a drop.
Storm Damage
A tree that's been partially uprooted or split by a storm is under unpredictable tension. What looks stable can shift the moment you cut it. This is the job that sends people to the hospital when they try to handle it themselves.
Dead or Diseased Trees
Structural integrity is unpredictable in a dead tree. A diseased tree can also spread problems to neighboring trees if not removed correctly and the debris disposed of properly.
Large Mature Trees
Height alone changes everything. Getting to the top of a 60-foot oak safely, managing how it comes down in sections, and handling the volume of wood and debris requires proper equipment and training.
What to Expect When You Call Us
We keep the process simple. Call 334-748-8395 or request an estimate online. We'll schedule a time to come look at the job — usually within a day or two for non-emergency work, same day if it's urgent. We assess the tree, the site, anything nearby that affects how we work, and give you a straight number.
No pressure. No commitment to schedule. If you want time to think it over or get another quote, that's completely fine.
When you do book the job, we'll confirm the date, show up when we say we will, do the work, and clean up. Debris goes with us unless you want the wood for firewood — some people do, and we're happy to leave logs cut to length.
- Free estimates on every job — residential and commercial
- ISA-certified arborists assess any job with structural or safety considerations
- Full cleanup included — we don't leave chips and brush behind
- 24/7 emergency response for storm damage and urgent situations
- No hidden fees — the estimate you get is the price you pay
- Service across Auburn, Opelika, Smiths Station, and surrounding Lee County
Auburn's Tree Service Area
We work across Auburn and the surrounding communities in Lee County and beyond. Most of our residential work is in Auburn proper — neighborhoods like Wire Road corridor, Drake Avenue, Cary Woods, North College, and the older lots in the Loachapoka and Beauregard areas where tree canopy is dense and mature trees need attention. We also cover Opelika, Smiths Station, Valley, and reach out to Alexander City, Tallassee, Millbrook, and other communities where people need a certified crew they can trust.