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Tree Service in Granite Bay
We do serve Granite Bay. If a big tree let go in the wind or a limb is hanging low, call us. A tree pro who works near the lake gets booked through us.
A town named for a bay
Granite Bay takes its name from a bay in Folsom Lake. That lake is a reservoir on the town's east side, made in 1955. So the town is tied to the water from the start.
It sits just east of Roseville and west of the lake. The two ZIP codes are 95746 and 95661. The ground is around 410 feet above sea level, higher than most of the valley floor.
About 21,247 people lived here in 2020. It's a mostly residential town. That means a lot of homes, a lot of yards and a lot of trees close to roofs.
Rock underfoot
The whole town sits on granodiorite, a type of granite. It's called the Penryn Pluton and it's from the Cretaceous age. You can see it in the name.
What does that mean for trees? Hard rock close to the surface may limit how deep some roots can go. Ask your pro if that applies to your lot. Shallow roots can slip when the soil gets soaked.
So an oak that has stood for years can still go over in a bad storm. If you see dirt heaving or new cracks near a trunk, have a pro look. Don't wait for the next front.
Hot summers, wet winters
The record high in Granite Bay is 115 degrees. Long hot stretches dry out trees and stress them. A stressed oak can let go of a limb on a quiet, scorching afternoon. UC Master Gardeners call that summer branch drop.
Winter swings the other way. Storms bring rain and wind. Branches that held fine all summer now carry wet leaves and take gusts.
Use the two seasons as a reminder. Look at your trees in the dry months, before the rain starts. Fix the weak spots early.
What it costs in Granite Bay
Expect regional prices. Guides put a mid-size tree, 30 to 60 feet, near $450 to $700. Taller ones, up to 100 feet, climb toward $1,200.
Big lots can mean big trees. That moves a job toward the top of the range. If a tree is huge and the yard is tight, a crane may be needed, and cranes run $1,500 to $2,500.
Your pro quotes the price before starting. Ask what the bill includes, like hauling and cleanup.
Big lots, long reach
Granite Bay is known for roomy lots. That's a gift on a calm day. After a storm, it can mean a long walk to find the damage.
Walk the whole property when the wind drops. Check the back corner and the far fence line, not only the part by the house. Limbs can hang in a tree where you can't see them from the patio.
Look at the trees along your driveway too. A fallen limb there can trap your car or block a delivery truck.
Make a short list of every tree that looks hurt. Number them and take a photo of each. When the pro arrives, you can walk the list in order instead of wandering the yard.
That saves time, and on a big lot, time is money.
How we help
You call. We pick a pro who works near Granite Bay, and we set up the visit. Calling us is free.
Granite Bay is not part of the City of Folsom, so Folsom's tree rules are not the ones to check. Ask your pro which rules apply at your address.
Nearby
Granite Bay borders Roseville and Loomis, and it's a short drive from Orangevale. For limbs over a roof, see large oak limb removal. Or head back to Folsom or all service areas.
Granite Bay tree questions
Do you serve both ZIP codes?
Yes, 95746 and 95661. Call and give us your street.
Is my oak safe after a wet winter?
Not always. Look for new cracks, lifted dirt and a lean. If you see any, ask a pro to check.
Can you get someone out the same day?
We try. Weather and the pros' call load decide it. You'll hear what we hear.