Tree Service in Clarksville

A gold rush town that shrank

Clarksville was started in the gold rush and had over one thousand residents and several businesses at one point. By 1931 only twenty residents remained. Today it's a small spot in El Dorado County.

It sits about 676 feet above sea level, just west of Placerville by 14 miles. The Clarksville Heritage Society keeps the town's story alive.

That's a lot of history for a small place. It also means some of the trees here could be very old.

A post office that came and went

Mail came through a local post office until 1924, returned for a few years in 1927, and stopped in 1934. Towns that fade leave old yards behind, with trees nobody has watched for decades.

An oak that nobody has pruned in fifty years may carry dead limbs, a leaning trunk or rot inside. If you're on an old homesite, plan on a hazard check.

Look at the base and the crown. Listen for creaks in the wind. Those little clues matter.

Storms in the foothill ground

Clarksville is in the Sierra foothills, where the wet season brings soaked soil and wind. UC Master Gardeners list five oaks common in this region: valley, black, interior live, blue and canyon.

Any of those oaks can lose a long side limb on a still, hot day. UC says to take off one that reaches over a roof, a path or a drive.

When winter storms arrive, the same limb may fail with more force. It's cheaper to fix it in September than in January.

What it costs near Clarksville

A tree lying on the ground is the cheap case, near $75 to $150. A large tree costs $900 to $1,200. A crane job runs $1,500 to $2,500.

A long drive may add a trip charge. Ask about travel when the visit gets booked.

You hear the price from the pro before any work begins.

What to tell us from a country lot

Out past the edge of town, a few extra details make the visit go smoother. When you call, have these ready.

• How to find you, including the last turn and any gate code.
• Whether your driveway is paved, gravel or dirt.
• If a truck can reach the tree, or if it's behind a fence or ditch.
• What the tree is touching, like a fence, a roof, a wire or nothing.
• A cell number that works at your place, since signal can be spotty in the hills.

That last one trips people up. If the pro can't call you from the road, a visit can stall. Give us a number that rings.

Photos help, even blurry ones. Text them to the pro through us if you can.

How we help

You call. We pick a pro who works near Clarksville and set up the visit. The call is free.

Clarksville is not in the City of Folsom, so Folsom's rules don't apply. Ask your pro or the county.

Nearby

Clarksville sits near Latrobe and El Dorado Hills. For limbs you worry about, see hazard tree checks. See all service areas.

Clarksville tree questions

I have an old homesite. Where do I start?

Walk the property and flag any tree near a building or road. Have a pro look at those first.

Do you serve Clarksville?

Yes. Tell us how to find you.

Is the call free?

Yes.