Tree Removal Questions in El Dorado Hills

Who we are

Are you the ones cutting the tree?

No. We take your call and find an independent local tree pro. That pro does the cutting and names the price.

Does calling cost anything?

Calling is free. Only the pro's work costs money, and only if you hire one.

Do you cover my town?

We cover El Dorado Hills and the towns near it. See the list of towns. If yours isn't there, call and ask.

Village and HOA

Do I need my village's okay?

Often, yes. The Community Services District says most villages need design review before exterior work, and tree removal is on its list. See HOA approval.

What if I start before I'm approved?

The district says a $75 fee applies in villages it reviews.

How long does approval take?

The district says applicants have 30 days from the first submission to hear back.

Oaks and the county

Which oaks does the county cover?

Oaks with a trunk of six inches or more, measured four feet six inches up. Oaks of 36 inches or more are heritage oaks. See oak tree removal.

Is a dead oak exempt?

It can be, if a fire official inspects it and the finding goes to the county in writing. Storm-damaged oaks can be exempt too.

Do the county rules reach Folsom or Loomis?

No. Those places have their own rules. Ask them.

Fire and dead trees

How much clearing does the county want?

At least 100 feet around a building. Up to 300 feet in some cases. See fire season.

My tree is thinning after a dry spell. Is it dying?

Maybe. UC IPM says bark beetles often attack trees already stressed by drought. See dead and drought-stressed trees.

Near the house, and stumps

Can roots crack a foundation?

They can, but a leaking pipe is often part of the story. See trees near the house or pool.

Does stump grinding remove the roots?

No. It takes out the stump and leaves the roots. See stump grinding.

How much does a tree cost to remove?

National guides run from about $150 to $2,000, by size and kind. Your pro gives the real number in writing.