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Tree Service in Smith Flat
In Smith Flat, between Placerville and Camino? You're covered. Call (530) 429-7647 and we'll set up a local tree pro to come take a look.
We take your call, find a pro who works this stretch, and book the visit for you.
Halfway up the hill
Smith Flat sits about 2.5 miles east of Placerville and 4.5 miles west of Camino. It's at about 2,224 feet. Some maps spell it as one word, Smithflat. The post office opened in 1876 and took that one-word name in 1895.
The name comes from Jeb Smith, a rancher who settled here early. Back in the wagon days, this was one of the stops on the road over the Sierra. The Smith Flat House, built in the 1850s, is the last of those old stations still standing.
The road through here climbs toward the snow. Camino, up the road, gets snow several times a year. Smith Flat sits lower and sees less, but it's not off the hook.
Smith Flat was one of 93 wagon stops on the Johnson Pass route over the Sierra. Old roads like that tend to have old trees along them. If a big tree stands between your house and the road, it's worth a look before the next storm season.
What storms do here
Being in the middle means you get a bit of everything. Wind storms that roll up from the valley. Now and then, wet snow that bends the pines. Oaks down in the draws that drop limbs in summer heat.
After any big storm, check these:
- Pine tops that look snapped or bent over.
- Oak limbs hanging broken over the driveway.
- Trees that tipped and lifted the dirt at the base.
- Anything resting on the wire to your house.
A tree on the main road through town is a 911 call, not ours. A tree on your property is where we help.
Rules that apply
Smith Flat is unincorporated, so it's under the county's rules, not the City of Placerville's. That means the county oak rules for any oaks on your land. Storm-damaged oaks are exempt from a permit. Dead ones still standing may need a permit and a sign-off from a qualified pro.
The county's fire rules ask for 100 feet of defensible space around each building. If your lot is wooded right up to the house, a pro can help lift low limbs and thin it out.
What it costs
Most homes here have a mix of trees. In national guides, small trees up to 30 feet run $150 to $400. Medium ones run $450 to $700. Trimming broken limbs is about $175 to $750. A tree on the house or near a wire costs more.
Your pro will price it after seeing the tree. If the number seems high, ask us about a second price.
Getting a pro out
Smith Flat is close to Placerville, so a lot of pros pass right through. That helps. After a storm that hits the whole county, we'll still tell you honestly how long the wait looks.
Smith Flat questions
Am I in the city or the county?
Smith Flat is unincorporated, so you're under county rules. Your tax bill will show it.
Does it snow enough here to break trees?
Sometimes. At about 2,224 feet, you're below snowy Camino but still on the climb. A wet snow can still snap pine limbs.
How do I reach you?
Call (530) 429-7647, or send the form on our estimate page and we'll call you back.