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Tree Removal in Folsom, CA
Yes, we cover Folsom. Call us now at (530) 907-1917. We'll pick a local pro and schedule the look, from downtown to the newer neighborhoods.
Folsom sits right next to El Dorado Hills, on the west side. A lot of our calls cross that line.
Call (530) 907-1917or use the online form
Folsom in a few lines
Folsom is a city in Sacramento County, with about 95,680 people by the January 2026 estimate. Before it was Folsom, it was Granite City. The name changed after Joseph Folsom died in 1855.
The Folsom Hotel went up in 1885. Folsom Prison opened in 1880. Fire hit the town in 1866, 1871 and 1872, and again in 1886, which took out much of the business district.
Folsom Dam was finished in 1956. It made Folsom Lake.
The big difference: a city, not a county
Here's the thing that trips people up. Folsom is a city. So the El Dorado County oak rules we talk about on our other pages don't apply to a Folsom lot.
Sacramento County also says it plainly. If you live in a city inside its borders, you contact the city for tree permits and tree concerns.
So the order for a Folsom lot goes like this:
- Phone the City of Folsom. Ask which tree rules cover your lot.
- Check your HOA, if you have one. Newer neighborhoods often do.
- Have a pro inspect the tree and quote in writing.
- Get any city approval in hand. Then book the work.
We can't tell you what the city requires. Ask them, and ask them before the saw starts.
Older downtown lots
Historic Folsom has old buildings and old trees, side by side. Roots and old foundations don't always get along. If a tree sits close to a brick wall or a stone step, tell the pro when you call. Say too if it's on a narrow street or behind a building, so the pro can plan where the truck goes.
Cracks in a wall can come from roots, but they can also come from a leaking pipe. A tree group's guide says the two often go together. Get both looked at.
New neighborhoods and the Folsom Plan Area
The Folsom Plan Area allows up to 11,000 homes. That's a lot of new yards. Young trees do get removed, too, usually because they were planted in the wrong spot.
New neighborhoods usually come with an HOA. Check yours before any tree comes out. Many HOAs want a form first, same as the villages across the line in El Dorado Hills.
Getting ready for the visit
- Know where the trunk stands compared to the house, fence and utility lines.
- Take a few photos from different sides.
- Have your HOA rules handy if you have an HOA.
- Note any cracks, lifted pavers or damp spots near the tree.
- Say whether the tree sits on a slope near water.
What removal runs around Folsom
These are national ranges. They aren't quotes.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Mid-height trees (30-60 ft) | $450 to $700 |
| Tall trees (60-100 ft) | $900 to $1,200 |
| Tree inspection | $40 to $450 |
| Stump grinding | $150 to $300 |
Sources: Fixr tree removal guide and stump grinding guide (updated January 2025).
Folsom questions
Do El Dorado County's oak rules apply in Folsom?
No. Folsom is a city. Call the city about your tree.
Do you cover both sides of the lake?
We cover Folsom and the towns nearby. Call (530) 907-1917 and give us your street.
Can you help with a tree over a neighbor's yard?
We can find a pro who knows how to handle that. Talk to your neighbor first.
Nearby towns
Next door are El Dorado Hills, Orangevale and Gold River. See all the towns. For permits, see oak tree removal.