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Tree Service in Shingle Springs
Shingle Springs, ZIP 95682? Yes, that's in our area. Call (530) 429-7647 and we'll find a local tree pro to come out, whether you're right off the highway or way back on a ranch road.
We handle the phone calls and the scheduling. You deal with the pro, and the price comes from them.
A town that grew up around wood
Shingle Springs got its name from a shingle machine. It was horse-drawn, sat near the springs at the west edge of the old mining camp, and could turn out 16,000 shingles a day. The whole town is now California Historical Landmark #456.
These days it's a census-designated place of about 4,660 people, as of the 2020 census. It spreads over roughly 8.2 square miles. That's a lot of room for a small town, and a lot of it is big lots with big trees.
Big lots mean long driveways. If a tree falls across yours, you can be stuck at home till someone clears it. That's a good reason to keep an eye on the trees along the drive.
Right on Highway 50
The town sits right on Highway 50, about 40 miles from Sacramento. It's at about 1,421 feet. That's low enough that snow isn't the usual worry. Wind and dead trees are.
Storms out of the valley can come through hard. A tall pine on a ridge lot catches a lot of wind. So does a lone oak out in a pasture. If you've got one of those near the house, it's worth a look before the winter storms start.
A tree that lands on Highway 50 or a county road isn't yours to clear. Call 911 for that. A tree in your yard, across your drive, or on your roof is where we come in.
Trees and rules out here
Shingle Springs is unincorporated. That puts it under the county's oak rules. A storm-wrecked oak doesn't need a permit. A dead oak that's still standing might, and a qualified pro has to sign off on it.
The county's defensible space rules apply here too. Homes need at least 100 feet of it. If you got a notice, tell us when you call.
Prices around Shingle Springs
A small tree up to 30 feet tends to run $150 to $400 in national guides. A medium one, 30 to 60 feet, is more like $450 to $700. Big ranch oaks and tall pines go higher, and a tree on a building costs more again.
Distance plays in too. If the tree is a long way down a dirt road from where a truck can park, expect more labor. Your pro will price it after walking out to it.
How soon
Often within the week for regular jobs. A tree on the house or blocking your only way out gets pushed to the front when we call around. We'll let you know what we hear.
Shingle Springs questions
Is all of Shingle Springs in your area?
Yes. In town, on Highway 50, or back on the ranch roads. Give us the address when you call.
A dead pine is leaning toward my barn. How fast should I move?
Soon. Dead wood is brittle and the next storm can drop it. Call (530) 429-7647 and we'll try to get someone out quickly.
Do I need a permit to take out a dead oak here?
Maybe. Shingle Springs is unincorporated, so the county oak rules apply. A standing dead oak can need an Administrative Permit.
My drive is a quarter mile of gravel. Is that a problem?
Not a problem, just tell us. The pro may bring smaller gear, and it can add some cost.