Tree Service in Orangevale

The lay of the land

Orangevale is mostly rolling hills at the base of the Sierra foothills. That's good news and bad news for trees. Rolling ground means a lot of lots sit on a slope, and a tall tree on a slope has farther to fall.

The ZIP code is 95662, and the ground sits around 240 feet above sea level. That's a little higher than the flat valley to the west. A tall tree on an open rise takes the wind first.

The 2020 census counted 35,569 residents. Many of them live under old trees. When you have that many homes under that much canopy, a storm always finds something.

Olive trees and old orchard land

The name gives it away. Orangevale started as orchard country. Some of the original trees can still be found along Chestnut, Orangevale, Main and Walnut Avenues.

Old orchard trees were never planted to live a hundred years in a front yard. Many have thick, twisted trunks, hollow centers and heavy limbs that lean. If you have one near the house, a hazard check is smart.

Ask the pro to look at the center of the trunk and where the big limbs meet. Old fruit and olive trees can look fine from the street and still be soft inside.

What storms do in Orangevale

A wet winter loosens soil on those hillsides. A gusty night after a rainy week is when a leaning tree finally gives up. If you see fresh cracks in the dirt near a trunk, call right away.

Wind is the other trigger. Isolated wind damage can begin with steady wind of 40 to 50 mph, the weather service says. Park clear of big trees on a night like that.

Power is another thing. Your bill says who your electric company is. If a line is down, call 911, stay back, and then call that company.

What it costs in Orangevale

Prices here match the rest of the Sacramento area. A guide for the region puts an average tree removal near $723. A tree already on the ground can be as low as $75 to $150.

Storm and emergency jobs run higher. One national guide gives $450 to $5,000. Hillside yards can cost more, since the crew has to work on a slope.

Your pro gives you the price before work starts. These numbers are only a ballpark.

A hillside checklist

Hills raise the stakes for a leaning tree, so here's a short list for Orangevale yards.

• Stand downhill from the trunk and look up. Does it lean more than last year?
• Check the uphill side for a crack or a gap in the soil.
• Look at the roots. Are any lifting?
• Note what's downhill: house, shed, road, neighbor's yard.
• Take a photo from the same spot each season so you can compare.

That last tip is the best one. A tree that moves slowly is hard to notice, but photos don't lie.

Show them to the pro. A tree that has leaned for years is a different case from one that moved this winter.

How we help

You phone. We learn the location, the damage and the timing. Then a pro near Orangevale gets booked.

Need to compare prices? Ask for another pro. The call costs nothing.

Orangevale isn't a city, so Folsom's city rules don't apply there. Other rules might. Ask your county or the pro what applies at your address.

Nearby

Orangevale touches Fair Oaks to the south and sits close to Granite Bay to the north. Folsom's own page is the home page. For a storm-hit tree, start with storm damage cleanup. See all service areas.

Orangevale tree questions

Do you cover all of Orangevale?

Yes, ZIP 95662 and the streets around it. Call and tell us your cross streets.

My old olive tree is leaning. Is that bad?

It can be. Look for fresh cracks at the base or a new lean. A pro can tell if it's an old lean or a new problem.

Who do I call for a downed wire?

Call 911 first. Then call your electric company. For SMUD customers, that number is 1-888-456-7683.