Call Huntsville Tree Removal Pros for tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, and storm cleanup in Athens.
Call (256) 798-0959Athens is the county seat of Limestone County and one of the oldest towns in North Alabama, incorporated in 1818. It's also growing fast: census estimates put it at about 32,600 residents after it added more than 1,600 people in 2024, the second-fastest growth of any city in the state that year.
Tree work here splits two ways. Around the historic courthouse square and the older streets near it, large established trees grow close to older homes and buildings. Out along the I-65 and US 72 corridor, new commercial and residential development means cleared lots and new yards with trees to sort out.
The Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District and the blocks around it have mature trees near buildings, sidewalks, and overhead lines. Those removals usually take careful sectioning rather than a single cut.
New development near the I-65 and Highway 72 interchange, including the Swan Creek project, means more lots being cleared and more new homeowners dealing with leftover trees.
On April 27, 2011, seven tornadoes touched down in Limestone County, killing four people and damaging about 700 homes. Dead or leaning trees near a house are worth dealing with before storm season, not after.
Athens is different from most of the area: electricity inside the city comes from Athens Utilities, not Huntsville Utilities. If a tree is on a line, keep everyone back, assume the line is live, and call the Athens Utilities outage line at 256-232-1440. Call 911 first if anything is burning, anyone is hurt, or a line is down in the road. Outside the city in Limestone County, check the name on your power bill -- your provider may be different.
Athens' zoning ordinance includes a tree removal permit. We couldn't confirm exactly which lots and trees it covers, so call the City of Athens before removing a tree inside city limits, especially a large one or one near the street. It's a short call, and much better than finding out after the tree is on the ground.
Possibly. Athens' zoning ordinance includes a tree removal permit, so call the City of Athens before removing a tree inside city limits to find out whether yours is covered.
Athens Utilities, at 256-232-1440, if you're in their service area. Call 911 first if there's a fire, an injury, or a line down across the road.
Most residential removals fall somewhere between about $500 for a small tree and $6,000 or more for a big one next to a house. Those are typical industry ranges, not a quote.