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Tree Removal in Coloma
Yes, we find tree pros for Coloma. Call us now at (530) 423-3128. We'll line up someone local to come look, down by the river or up on the hill above it.
Tell us how steep it is and whether a truck can get close. In the canyon, that's what sets the price.
Where the gold rush started
On January 24, 1848, James W. Marshall spotted gold at Sutter's Mill, right here in Coloma. The spot is now Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, on Highway 49 between Placerville and Auburn. Since July 4, 1961, the town has been a National Historic Landmark District.
Cullumah was the Nisenan name for the place. It means "beautiful", and it still fits.
Coloma is small, with 521 people at the 2020 census. It sits low, at 764 feet, along the American River's South Fork. The river is one of the best-known white-water runs in North America, and rafting is a big part of town life.
Trees in a river canyon
Life by the river brings its own tree issues:
- Trees on steep banks with roots in loose soil.
- Big limbs hanging over driveways and the road.
- Brush growing thick in the draws, where fire can run uphill.
- Trees close to the house on a narrow canyon lot.
- Dead trees near the road that could block it.
Steep ground makes tree work slower and harder. A lot of it gets done by climbing and rigging, since trucks can't always get close.
Weather and fire
Coloma's forecast zone is the valley one. The weather service puts it in the zone with Sacramento Metro and western El Dorado and Amador counties. That's different from Diamond Springs.
For fire, Coloma is covered by the El Dorado County Fire Protection District. The county's Chapter 8.09 rule applies, since Coloma isn't a city. Homes there need 100 feet of clearing around them. A Red Flag Warning means fire conditions are happening now or expected soon. On those days, don't run a saw or a mower in dry grass.
Before the visit
- Note how close a truck can park.
- Tell us about any shared roads or easements to get in.
- Mark the septic and the well.
- Say if the tree leans toward the water or the road.
What removal runs around here in Coloma
Canyon jobs take more rigging. So expect prices toward the top of the ranges. HomeGuide's medium tree range is $500 to $1,500. A large tree, 60 to 80 feet, runs $850 to $2,000.
If a tree can't be reached by bucket truck, ask about a crane. Angi puts crane service at $250 to $600 a day.
Have the pro chip the branches on site instead of hauling, if the road in is narrow. HomeGuide lists chipping at $50 to $100.
Coloma questions
Do you serve homes near the state park?
Yes, all of Coloma. Call (530) 423-3128 with your street and we'll take it from there.
Is Coloma's weather like the rest of the foothills?
Not quite. The weather service groups Coloma with Sacramento Metro and western El Dorado County, not the foothill zone around Diamond Springs.
My tree is on a steep bank. Can it still come down?
Usually. It may take climbing and ropes instead of a truck. Tell us about the slope so the right pro comes out.
Can I burn the branches down by the river?
Only on a burn day outside declared fire season, and with a small pile. A lot of folks just chip them instead.
Nearby towns
See Lotus, Gold Hill, Garden Valley and Diamond Springs. Read about oak tree removal too. Or see all the towns we cover.