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Tree Service in Folsom

Need tree service in Folsom? Pick up the phone. A trunk across the fence? A heavy oak limb sagging over the bedroom? Ring us and a local tree service in Folsom will be on the way, as quick as one can manage.

Call (279) 289-5138

Here's our part. Somebody answers, asks a handful of quick questions, then books the visit. You pay nothing for that.

Today's weather in Folsom

A short forecast, the wind outlook and any alerts for Folsom will appear in this box.

Storm tree service in Folsom

A wet winter is hard on trees in Folsom. Soaked ground lets big roots slip, and a tree that looked fine in October can go over. Summers here run long, hot and dry, and winters turn cool and rainy.

The city averages 25.80 inches of rain a year. February is one of the wettest months, at about 4.63 inches. Add a gusty front and a big tree can go over.

Folsom's forecast comes from the National Weather Service office in Sacramento. When it posts a wind alert, listen. The agency's wind safety page says isolated damage can begin with steady wind of 40 to 50 mph.

On a windy night, move the car off the driveway if a big tree leans over it. Sure, it's a hassle. A new roof is a bigger one.

Tree service in Folsom for big oaks over homes

Plenty of Folsom yards have a tall tree right over the house. Maybe it's an old oak that was here before the road. Maybe the builder planted it.

UC Master Gardeners name five oaks you will meet most often in these foothills: valley, black, interior live, blue and canyon.

Oaks can fool you. On a hot, still day a big limb can simply snap. No wind, no warning. It's called summer branch drop, and the limbs that go are often the long sideways ones.

UC advises taking big sideways limbs off when they stretch over a roof, a walkway or a driveway. Keep that rule in your head.

[Photo spot 1: a plain picture of a big oak limb above a Folsom roof, to be added later.]

What tree service in Folsom costs

A surprise bill ruins a bad day. So here are ranges from published cost guides. They're ballparks, not quotes, and the pro names a real price before starting.

Situation	Typical range
Storm or rush job, wide spread	$450 to $5,000
Sacramento-area rush charge	about $1,084
Trees under 30 ft	$150 to $400
Between 30 and 60 ft tall	$450 to $700
Between 60 and 100 ft tall	$900 to $1,200
Already lying down	$75 to $150
Root ball tipped over	$300 to $500
Cutting off broken limbs	$175 to $750
Grinding a stump	$100 to $500 each

Price sources: Fixr's removal and trimming cost guides; Today's Homeowner, Sacramento.

One Sacramento-area guide says the average removal costs about $723, and most jobs run $270 to $1,166. Storm work lands higher. A tree on a roof, a crane, or a night call can push a bill past all of these.

Fixr says trees of 80+ feet may need a crane. Crane work can run $1,500 to $2,500, so ask about it early.

Tree service in Folsom: jobs we can set up

Emergency tree removal in Folsom

Trunk on the house, the car or the drive. Safety first, then the cutting.

Storm damage cleanup in Folsom

Broken limbs, split trunks and a yard full of branches after the wind quits.

Hazard tree assessment in Folsom

A pro studies a tree that worries you and says whether it's likely to fall.

Tree on a house or fence in Folsom

Roofs, sheds, fences and cars. What to do first, and who to call.

Large oak limb removal in Folsom

Heavy limbs over roofs and walkways, taken off before they drop.

Trees near power lines in Folsom

Wires change the rules. We help sort out who handles which part.

See all services. A stump usually needs its own visit after the tree is gone.

How tree service in Folsom works

Phone (279) 289-5138, or send the form above.
Tell us what happened, the street, and how urgent it feels.
We pick a tree company for your part of Folsom and book a time.
Next the company examines the tree and says what it costs.
You choose. Want a comparison? Ask and we'll try for another tree service.

Whether a tree must come down isn't our decision. That's for you and the pro once they've stood under it.

Trees and power lines in Folsom

Voters in the city joined SMUD years back, so most homes get power from SMUD. Your bill will say for sure.

If a line is down, stay far back. The weather service warns that lines on the ground may be live. Call 911 first. Then SMUD wants a call at 1-888-456-7683 for sparking or downed lines.

For a tree that is just leaning on a line, SMUD's tree number is 1-866-473-9582. SMUD says it needs about 12 feet between tree tops and its overhead lines.

Don't prune near wires yourself. That's work for trained line crews.

If a tree hits your house

Ring your own insurance company first. Consumer Reports says the hauling part is usually capped at $500 or $1,000, while house repairs may be covered separately.

When a neighbor's tree lands on your roof, the claim is still yours. That one surprises people.

City rules for protected trees

Folsom is a city, with tree rules of its own. Some trees inside city limits need a city permit before they come down. We can't say which ones. Check with the City of Folsom before any cutting, then tell your pro what you hear.

A limb across the swing set mid-storm? Get everyone clear. Phone the city after that.

Tree service near Folsom

These are the places where we match tree service with homes, along with Folsom itself (ZIP 95630).

Your town missing? Phone anyway and we'll tell you straight. The service areas page spells out how each place differs.

Quick answers

Do you serve my address?

Folsom or any town above, yes. Phone (279) 289-5138 and give your address.

Are you the crew with the chainsaws?

No. We're the ones who pick up. The work and the price belong to an independent tree pro. Finding that person and booking the visit is our end.

What does the call cost?

Nothing at all, and the same goes for the matching.

Is a permit needed to fell a tree in Folsom?

Possibly. Some trees fall under city rules, so ask the City of Folsom before cutting anything.

Whose insurance pays if a neighbor's tree hits my house?

Usually yours, says Consumer Reports. Ring your own insurer first.