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Tree Removal in Orangevale, CA
Yes, we cover Orangevale. Call us now at (530) 907-1917. We'll pick a local tree pro and schedule the look.
Orangevale is a short drive northwest of El Dorado Hills, and it follows Sacramento County rules, not El Dorado County's.
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Orangevale in a few lines
Sacramento County includes Orangevale, a census-designated place. The 2020 census counted 35,569 people. About 74 percent of homes are owner-occupied.
It began as the Orange Vale Colony, on land from the Rancho San Juan grant of 1844. The area was full of orange groves, with olive orchards too. Old olive trees from those days still line parts of Chestnut, Orangevale, Main and Walnut Avenues.
Oak trees were common here too. A few remnants can still be seen in Orangevale Park. The ground is rolling hills near the foothills. The town lies about 25 miles northeast of Sacramento, and the median age is 42.5. Fair Oaks borders it on the west, so neighbors often ask about the same permit.
The rules here: Sacramento County
Orangevale isn't a city. So Sacramento County handles trees. The county says a tree permit is needed for certain private trees, and it names native oaks on any property, private homes included.
Here's the order for an Orangevale oak:
- Check that your tree is a native oak. The county has a guide for telling.
- Measure the trunk's width 4.5 feet up from the ground.
- Fill out the county tree permit form and send it in.
- Pay the fee after the permit is approved. The fee is $31.95.
- Wait for the review. The county says it usually takes less than 10 working days.
- Book the removal once the permit is in hand.
That's quite a bit simpler than El Dorado County's oak chapter. But don't mix the two up. Our oak page is about El Dorado County.
Old orchard trees
Some of the trees in older Orangevale yards aren't oaks. They're leftovers from the orchard days, like old olives. A native oak permit may not apply to an olive. But your HOA, if you have one, might care.
Ask the county if you're not sure what you have. Don't guess on an oak.
Getting the permit form right
The county's application asks for more than a name. It wants a sketch of the property that shows each tree, plus pictures that show the full tree and its trunk. If the tree is damaging a sidewalk, driveway or foundation, show that damage too. The owner of the tree has to agree, even when the branches hang over a neighbor's yard.
Orangevale covers about 11.6 square miles of rolling ground, so lots vary. Some are flat and some sit on slopes. A slope can raise the price, since Fixr lists access and obstacles as price factors.
Getting ready
- Know what kind of tree it is.
- Photograph the full tree and the trunk.
- Keep your property sketch handy. The county asks for one.
- Note whether any branches hang over a neighbor's yard.
What removal runs near Orangevale
National ranges, not quotes.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Short trees (30 ft or less) | $150 to $400 |
| Tall trees (60-100 ft) | $900 to $1,200 |
| Oak | $900 to $2,000 |
| Diseased tree | $400 to $900 |
Sources: Fixr tree removal guide (updated January 2025). The county permit fee comes from Sacramento County.
Orangevale questions
Is a permit required for my oak?
Sacramento County says native oaks on any property, including private homes, need one.
How long does the county take?
It says review typically takes less than 10 working days.
Whose oak rules do I follow?
Sacramento County's. El Dorado County's rules are for El Dorado County.
Nearby towns
Close by are Folsom, Fair Oaks and Granite Bay. See all the towns.