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Tree Removal in Granite Bay, CA
Yes, we cover Granite Bay. Call us now at (530) 907-1917. We'll line up a local pro and a time to look.
Granite Bay is just north of El Dorado Hills, across Folsom Lake.
Call (530) 907-1917or use the online form
Granite Bay in a few lines
Placer County is home to Granite Bay, a census-designated place. About 21,247 people lived here at the 2020 count, and the median age was 48.8. It covers about 21.6 square miles, mostly homes.
Folsom Lake has a bay that gave the town its name. The reservoir, built in 1955, borders the east side. Under the whole town lies granodiorite, a hard granite-type rock that belongs to the Penryn Pluton.
Rain averages about 20.45 inches a year.
One thing to know first: it's Placer County
Everything on our oak page talks about El Dorado County. That chapter does not cover Granite Bay. This is Placer County.
So here's the order for a lot in Granite Bay:
- Call Placer County, or check its website, and ask if your tree is covered by any tree rule.
- Check your HOA. Many lots here sit in an association.
- Get a pro to look the tree over, and ask for the price in writing.
- Get any approvals in hand. Then book the work.
We don't know what Placer County requires for your tree. Ask them, and don't take our word on it.
Granite under the yard
When the whole town sits on granite-type rock, soil can be thin in places. A tree may have roots that run sideways more than they run down, and a stump grinder can hit rock.
We say "can" because every lot is different. Tell the pro if you know the rock is close to the surface. They'll plan for it.
Roots that spread wide can reach a pool or a patio. A tree group's guide says roots can spread as wide as the canopy. For more, read about trees near the house or pool.
Lots near the lake
The lake sits on the east edge. Folks on the lake side often have sloping lots and tall trees. A sloped lot makes the job harder, since the pro has to plan for where logs will roll.
Fixr says the angle of the tree and how hard it is to reach change the price. So expect a slope to add cost.
Stumps on rocky ground
If rock sits close to the surface, a grinder can hit it. Ask the pro to look for that before pricing the stump. Fixr says grinding takes out the visible stump and leaves the roots in the ground.
Wide roots near a pool or patio deserve a plan of their own. The stump page covers root grinding, which is billed by the hour.
Granite Bay has two ZIP codes, 95746 and 95661. Give the pro your street and ZIP so the right address goes on the quote.
Getting ready
- Know where the trunk is compared to the house, pool and fence.
- Take photos from two or three sides.
- Dig out your association rules, if you belong to one.
- Note the slope and the way in for a truck.
What removal runs near Granite Bay
National ranges, not quotes.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Mid-height trees (30-60 ft) | $450 to $700 |
| Very tall trees (100+ ft) | $1,300 to $2,000 |
| Oak | $900 to $2,000 |
| Root grinding, per hour | $100 to $200 |
Sources: Fixr tree removal guide and stump grinding guide (updated January 2025).
Granite Bay questions
Does El Dorado County's oak chapter reach me?
No. You're in Placer County, so ask Placer County about its own rules.
Do you cover both ZIP codes?
Yes. The town uses 95746 and 95661. Call (530) 907-1917 and tell us your street.
Can the pro handle a sloped lot?
Yes, many can. Mention any slope when you phone.
Nearby towns
Close by are Folsom, Loomis and Orangevale. See all the towns.