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Tree Service in Pleasant Valley
We cover Pleasant Valley, every road of it we can find. Dial (530) 764-5890 and we'll get a local tree pro lined up to come out.
The call is free. We hunt for someone who works these roads, then book the visit.
A little higher than town
Pleasant Valley sits about three and a half miles south of Camino, at 2,461 feet. That's roughly 600 feet above downtown Placerville. Enough to change the weather some days. A storm that's just wet in town can drop slush and ice up here.
It's an unincorporated community, so there's no city hall to call about a tree. From 1864 to 1917 there was a post office here. Then it closed. These days it's mostly rural homes, small farms and vineyards.
Wine country with tall trees
East of Placerville, around Apple Hill and here, grapes have been taking over. It's inside the El Dorado AVA, and most of the 30 plus wineries around Placerville are family run.
Vineyards get planted in the open. The big trees end up along the edges. Tall pines and old oaks on fence lines, next to barns, over the farm road. Those edge trees take the wind full on, with nothing to break it.
When one of those tall ones fails, it can reach a long way. A pine that looks far from the house might not be far enough. Pace it off sometime. You may be surprised.
Tall trees cost more
Height is the big driver. Fixr's guide says a big one, 60-100 feet tall, runs $900-$1,200 across the country. Trees 80 feet and up may need a crane, and Fixr says crane work can cost $1,500 to $2,500.
A crane sounds fancy. Sometimes it's the cheaper way, if it keeps a tall pine off the roof. Your pro will say which way makes sense once they've seen it. The price comes before the work, always.
What to look at after a windy night
- Tops snapped off pines, still hanging in the branches below.
- Roots lifted on one side, with a gap in the soil.
- Big oak limbs split at the trunk.
- A tree now resting on another tree. That one's tricky, don't pull on it.
Any of that near a house, a road or a power line, give us a call.
Before you pick up the phone
A few quick things help us find the right pro faster. Nobody's grading you on it.
- Is anybody hurt? Then 911 comes first, not us.
- Is a wire touching the tree? Stay back and tell us that right away.
- Is the tree blocking your only way out? Say so. It changes who we call.
- About how tall is it, and how close to the house or barn?
A photo or two from a safe spot helps the pro too. Don't climb on anything to get it.
How fast
Pleasant Valley is a bit of a drive for some pros, so allow a little time. On a normal week it's usually not bad. On storm weeks the whole county waits, and we'll be honest about that.
Pleasant Valley questions
Is there a city permit for trees out here?
Pleasant Valley isn't a city, so there's no city tree permit. Your pro can tell you if any county rule applies to your tree.
Does a tall tree always need a crane?
No. Lots of tall trees come down with climbers and ropes. A crane helps when there's no room to drop the tree safely.
A pine top snapped and it's caught in the branches. Can I pull it down?
Please don't. Those tops can weigh a lot and fall in odd ways. Let a pro handle it.
Can the wood stay on the property?
Often, yes. Some folks want rounds for the stove, some want it all gone. Tell the pro which before they quote.
Close by
- Tree service in Newtown, the neighbor to the north
- Tree service in Camino, up toward Apple Hill
- Tree service in Somerset, down the road south
- Emergency tree removal
- Full list of our towns
- Tree service in Placerville