64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5395 US-11, Springville, AL 35146
Best Tree Services in Clay, AL (2026)
103 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Clay: Harris Tree Service, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ACE Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 103.
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Most-reviewed: ACE Tree Service, 1,150 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 103 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
103 Clay tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 51 are open 24/7, 76 open Saturdays and 53 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 103 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Clay at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harris Tree Service | 64 | 5.0★ (91) | Clay | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | ACE Tree Service | 64 | 4.8★ (1,150) | Birmingham, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | The Arborist | 62 | 4.9★ (140) | Moody, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Kevin's Tree Service, LLC | 62 | 4.8★ (208) | Attalla, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Arbor Services | 62 | 4.9★ (35) | Clay | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Monster Tree Service of Birmingham | 59 | 5.0★ (96) | Bessemer, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Young's Tree and Stump, Inc. | 59 | 4.6★ (24) | Birmingham, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Ox Tree Services, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (23) | Birmingham, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Economy Stump Removal | 59 | 5.0★ (115) | Fultondale, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Eady’s Tree Service | 58 | 4.4★ (7) | Clay | 24/7 | — |
The 103 best tree services in Clay, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Birmingham, 16 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,150 Google reviews, the most in Clay.
- 4.8★ from 1,150 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4213 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35222
#3 The Arborist
Based in Moody, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 923 Poplar St, Moody, AL 35004
Based in Attalla, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 208 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Clay
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bessemer, 21 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Birmingham, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5250 Pinson Valley Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35215
Based in Birmingham, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2820 Ruffner Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
Based in Fultondale, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Clay
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Birmingham, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5627 Center Springs Rd, Trafford, AL 35172
Based in Birmingham, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Birmingham, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.2★ from 102 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1991 Alton Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
Based in Birmingham, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.6★ from 109 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4120 Sicard Hollow Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
Based in Alabaster, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Clay
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#17 RJ Tree Service
Based in Birmingham, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2710 16th Pl S, Birmingham, AL 35209
Based in Alabaster, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Birmingham, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 175 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 175 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5521 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212
Based in Gardendale, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 612 Campbell Cir, Gardendale, AL 35071
Based in Birmingham, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Brook Highland, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Birmingham, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3409 Crossings Glen, Birmingham, AL 35242
#24 AAA Tree Service
Based in Trussville, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 3.3★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 504 Scenic Dr, Trussville, AL 35173
Based in Birmingham, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2117 6th Way W, Birmingham, AL 35204
Tree services ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 103 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Clay
20 more tree services within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AA Veterans trees service | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Action Tree Service | 4.6★ (13) | 10 mi |
| Alabama Tree & Land | 5.0★ (3) | 15 mi |
| Arbor Ridge - Arbor Valley | Smith Douglas Homes | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Easons tree service | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Green & Dry Tree Service LLC | 4.6★ (18) | 19 mi |
| Joe's Professional Tree Service, Inc | 2.7★ (14) | In Clay |
| Ken and Crystals Tree Service | In Clay | |
| NCW Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| One Man Can - Professional Driveway, Decks, Patio Pressure Washing Company Pinson, AL | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Precision EarthWorks LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Riley Tree Removal | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Singleton Lawn Service | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Sunny Meadows Land & Tree LLC | 5.0★ (8) | 24 mi |
| The Arborist Of Birmingham | 3.5★ (2) | In Clay |
| Tree Tax | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| TreeTech Inc | 5.0★ (17) | 25 mi |
| Weidler's Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Wheeler Tree Service | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| Z Core | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
How much do tree services cost in Clay?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Clay. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree removal | $200 | $750 | $2,000 | Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national range | October 2026 |
When to hire a tree service in Alabama
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. Emergency removals spike after storms, especially during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs June 1 to November 30.
How we ranked Clay tree services
We scored 103 Clay tree services on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Clay data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Tree services in Clay: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Clay?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Clay, AL is Harris Tree Service with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. ACE Tree Service (#2) and The Arborist (#3) follow. We ranked 103 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Clay?
ContractorsRanked ranks 103 tree services serving Clay, AL. 5 of them are based in Clay; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which tree services in Clay are open 24/7?
51 ranked tree services in Clay post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Harris Tree Service (#1), ACE Tree Service (#2) and The Arborist (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Clay work on weekends?
76 of 103 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 53 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Harris Tree Service (#1), ACE Tree Service (#2) and The Arborist (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Clay?
Tree removal typically costs $200 to $2,000, with $750 typical (Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Clay. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Clay tree services have?
The median Google rating among 103 rated tree services in Clay is 5.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. ACE Tree Service has the most, 1,150 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
When is the best time to hire a tree service in Clay?
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. Emergency removals spike after storms, especially during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs June 1 to November 30.
How does ContractorsRanked rank tree services?
Each tree service gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Clay
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 103 tree services serving Clay.
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