Tree service in Cottondale, AL
Cottondale is an unincorporated community in the eastern suburbs of Tuscaloosa, with about 3,100 residents in the 2020 Census. It was named for a cotton mill, and large trees are common around homes in the area.
- Cottondale is about 7 miles east of downtown Tuscaloosa (straight-line distance), near the I-20/59 corridor.
- Its ZIP code is 35453.
Who to contact in Cottondale
Because Cottondale is unincorporated, county roads are handled by Tuscaloosa County Public Works at 205-345-6600 (Monday to Friday, 7 to 4). For a downed tree on a public road after hours, call the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff at 205-752-0616. Check that your address is not inside a neighboring city's limits.
What you can request
- Tree removal, including large or hard-to-reach trees and crane-assisted jobs
- Emergency and storm damage cleanup, including fallen trees
- Tree trimming, pruning, and shrub or hedge trimming
- Stump grinding and stump removal
- Lot and land clearing
- Hazardous tree assessments, brush and debris hauling, wood chipping, and tree health care
How it works
Fill out the short form below, or call (205) 614-9233. Your request goes to an independent local tree service, who contacts you to talk through the job and give you a quote. It is free to ask and there is no obligation.
Availability depends on the local pro. We are a referral service, not a tree company, and we don't perform the work ourselves.
Common questions
Who do I call about a tree blocking a county road in Cottondale?
Tuscaloosa County Public Works at 205-345-6600 on weekdays. After hours, call the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff at 205-752-0616.
Does Cottondale have its own city government?
No. It is an unincorporated community, so county offices handle most road and right-of-way questions.
