Tree Removal Questions, Answered
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Here are the questions that come up most, answered short. Don't see yours? Call (530) 479-3598 and ask.
About us and how it works
Are you a tree company?
No. Think of us as the front door. The phone rings, we answer, we go find a tree pro in your corner of the county, then we book the visit. The work and the price come from the pro.
Do I owe you anything?
Zero. Asking us to find you a pro is free.
How do I know the pro is legit?
Get their California contractor license number and run it through the Contractors State License Board's Check a License tool. And get the price on paper.
Prices
How much does it cost to take a tree down?
LawnStarter puts most tree removals at $385 to $1,070. Height drives it. This Old House lists $150 to $450 for trees up to 30 feet and $1,000 to $2,000 for trees 80 feet or taller.
Why did I get two very different prices?
Different pros include different things. One price might cover hauling and the stump, the other might not. Line them up item by item before you compare.
Is clearing priced per tree?
Often not. Clearing is usually priced by the job, the acre or the day. Ask for a whole-job number.
Rules
Do I need a permit to remove an oak?
Sometimes. It depends on the trunk size and why it's coming out. Defensible space work and dead oaks with an arborist's letter are exempt from mitigation. The oak page has the details.
How much do I have to clear for fire?
Plan on 100 feet of defensible space, by the county's rule. The inner 30 feet needs the most work.
Can I burn the brush from my clearing job?
You can, when fire season hasn't been declared, it's a burn day, and you've got the free online permit. Keep piles small and scrape a 10-foot bare ring around each.
Trees and timing
When's the best time to prune pines?
The Fire Safe Council says skip February to mid-October. Pruning cuts in those months draw bark beetles.
My tree is dead. How fast should I deal with it?
Soon. UC IPM says a beetle-killed tree drops limbs and adds to fire risk once it dies.
Does the stump have to go?
For looks, it's up to you. For fire clearing, the county notice says stumps and logs stuck in the ground within 100 feet of the house get removed or cut off from other plants.
Ready to set something up? Send the estimate form or call (530) 479-3598. Back to tree removal in Shingle Springs.