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Tree Service in Coloma
We serve Coloma and the whole valley along the river. Call (530) 429-7647 and we'll get a local tree pro out to look at your trees.
We set it up. You talk to the pro and get the price straight from them.
Down in the river valley
Coloma sits low, at about 764 feet, on the South Fork of the American River. That's over 1,000 feet lower than Diamond Springs. The name comes from the Nisenan word Cullumah, which means beautiful.
It's also where California's gold rush started. James Marshall found gold at Sutter's Mill here on January 24, 1848. Today a lot of the old town is part of the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Only about 521 people lived in Coloma in the 2020 census.
Down here, snow is rarely the worry. Wind and wet ground are. A tree on a riverbank or a creek side has roots in soft, soaked soil after a big rain. That's when trees tip over, roots and all.
Trees by the water
If your land runs down toward the river or a creek, watch the trees near the bank. Signs of trouble:
- Dirt cracked or lifted on one side of the trunk.
- Roots showing where the bank has washed away.
- A tree that leans out over the water more than it used to.
- Dead limbs up high in a tree you walk under to get to the river.
The South Fork is one of the most popular whitewater runs in North America. That means people on and near the water all season. A tree that falls into the river is more than your problem. Don't try to pull one out of moving water yourself.
Tourist season and storms
The local economy is mostly farming and tourism. If you run a rafting outfit, a campground or a shop, check the trees over parking and gathering spots before the busy months. A limb over a picnic table is worth taking care of in winter, not on a crowded weekend.
After a storm, look at the trees along your driveway and the road in. The valley roads are narrow, and one tree can block a lot of people.
Rules here
Coloma is unincorporated. The county's oak rules cover private land. Storm-broken oaks don't need a permit. If your land touches the state park, keep all the work on your side of the line.
The county's defensible space rule is 100 feet around each building. Dry summer brush on these hillsides makes that worth taking seriously.
What it costs
A Sacramento area guide lists $270 to $1,166 for most removals, with an average near $723. A tree that tipped over, roots and all, runs about $300 to $500 in a national guide. Riverbank work, steep slopes and tight access cost more.
The pro will price it on site. You don't owe anyone a thing until you say yes.
Getting someone out
Coloma is a drive from most tree pros, so a regular job may take some days. If a tree is on a building or blocking your road, we'll push to get someone there sooner.
Coloma questions
A tree fell into the river from my land. Who handles it?
Don't go in after it. If it's a danger to people on the water, call 911. A pro can deal with the part still on your land.
Does snow ever matter this low?
Rarely. At about 764 feet, wind and soggy ground are the bigger risks.
Do you cover Lotus too?
Yes, Lotus is next door and on our list. Call (530) 429-7647 with your address.