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Tree Removal Services in Placerville

These are the tree jobs we help set up in and around Placerville. Pick the one that fits, or call (530) 316-5144 and just describe what you see. Most lots need more than one of these anyway.

The five jobs

Dead tree removal

Beetle-killed pines, dead oaks and trees that quit leafing out. Signs to check, what to do with beetle wood, and a Fire Safe Council cost-share program.

Burned tree removal

Trees scorched by a wildfire or a runaway burn pile. How to tell if one will live, when to wait for spring, and the county oak exemption for fire damage.

Defensible space tree removal

Clearing and thinning the 100 feet around your house. The city guide and the county rule side by side, plus slope spacing and free chipping.

Tree removal permits

City of Placerville rules vs. the county oak chapter. Who's covered, what's exempt, and who to call.

Stump grinding

What to do with the stump after the tree comes down. Grinding vs. digging, prices per inch and per stump.

Which page do I start with?

Answer these in order and stop at the first yes:

• Did a fire touch the tree? Go to burned tree removal.
• Is the tree dead or mostly brown? Go to dead tree removal.
• Got a notice, or fire season's coming? Go to defensible space.
• Is it an oak, or are you inside city limits? Read the permit page.
• Only stumps left? Stump grinding.

Still stuck? Call and describe it. We'll sort out what kind of pro you need.

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