Tree Service in Loomis

A town with many names

Loomis was once called Pine, Pino, Smithville and Placer. The railroad finally settled on Loomis in 1890, after a pioneer named James Loomis. At one time he was the saloon keeper, railroad agent, express agent and postmaster.

The ZIP code is 95650. About 6,836 people lived here in 2020, which makes it a small town compared with its neighbors.

Small towns have long memories for their trees. Folks here tend to know which oak was planted by whom. That's nice, but it doesn't mean the tree is safe.

Fruit country

Early in the last century, only one station in Placer County shipped more fruit than Loomis. Orchards covered the land.

Old orchard land can still hold old fruit trees. They have short lives compared with oaks, and many are past their best. Brittle limbs and hollow trunks are common in old fruit trees.

If you have one near the house or a play area, have a pro look at it. Don't wait for a limb to drop.

A town that kept control

Loomis became its own town on December 17, 1984. It was in danger of being annexed by Rocklin. Residents voted to incorporate and keep control of local decisions.

That local pride matters here. The Town of Loomis has its own rules, so don't assume Folsom's apply. Ask the Town of Loomis or your pro what covers your tree.

The town borders Rocklin, Penryn and Granite Bay.

What it costs in Loomis

A Sacramento-area guide gives an average removal price near $723. A tree lying down is the cheap case at $75 to $150.

Cutting off a broken or hanging limb runs $175 to $750. Big old trees with lots of weight in the limbs run near the top of that.

The pro quotes before work. Treat the ranges as a guide.

Questions to ask the pro

Whatever town you're in, a good pro welcomes questions. Here are six worth asking before you say yes.

1. What exactly will you do, and what will you leave?
2. What is the full price, in writing?
3. Does it include hauling and cleanup?
4. Who will be on site, and how many people?
5. What happens if the weather turns?
6. Can I see your contractor license number and proof of insurance?

The last one matters in California. Tree work is contractor work, so look up the license with the state before work starts.

If a pro gets prickly about any of these, that's your answer. Call us back and we'll try for another.

What a small-town storm looks like

In a town this size, one storm can hit every street at once. That means every pro in the area gets busy at the same time. If you wait a day to call, you may be far down the list.

Make the call early, even if the damage is small. Tell us if it's a true emergency, and we'll say so to the pro. A tree on a roof gets a faster answer than a limb in the lawn.

How we help

You call. We pick a pro who covers Loomis and set up the visit. Calling costs nothing, and a second opinion on price is fine.

After a storm, pros stay busy. A call to us means one call instead of many.

Nearby

Loomis is next to Rocklin and Granite Bay. For help after wind, see storm damage cleanup. The full list is on the service areas page.

Loomis tree questions

Is Loomis part of Rocklin?

No. It's its own town and has its own rules.

My old fruit tree is dropping limbs. What now?

Have a pro look. Old fruit trees can be brittle and hollow.

Is the entire town covered?

It is. Phone in and name your street.