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Tree Service in El Dorado
Out in El Dorado, ZIP 95623? We've got you covered. Call (530) 771-8785 and we'll dig up a pro who can reach your place, in the little town or out on the country roads around it.
We handle finding somebody and setting a time. The pro takes it from there.
The old Mud Springs
El Dorado started out with a much less fancy name. It was first called Mud Springs, after a boggy watering spot that the cattle and horses churned into a mess.
Pony Express riders came through too. On April 13, 1860, Sam Hamilton swapped horses here at the Nevada House while hauling the very first westbound mail.
Now it's a quiet little spot roughly 4 miles southwest of Placerville, sitting near 1,608 feet. Plenty of homes here sit on bigger lots with oaks and pines all around.
Wet ground and big trees
That old name says something about the ground. Low spots around springs and creeks stay soggy through a wet winter. Trees growing in soft, soaked soil are the ones most likely to tip over in a storm.
Keep an eye out for a tree that starts leaning after a soaker, or dirt pushed up on one side of the trunk. Those are signs the roots are letting go. Call before the next wind picks it up.
Old oaks along fence lines and dry creek beds are common here too. Their long side limbs can drop without much warning, even on a calm summer day.
What folks call about
Most calls from El Dorado are about trees that came down or look like they're about to. Storm limbs in the yard. A pine across the drive. A big oak that's started to lean toward the house.
Some are about trees near the road. If a tree is blocking a public road or tangled in lines, call 911. If it's on your land, call us.
Price ballpark
An uprooted tree runs about $300 to $500 in national guides. A medium standing tree, 30 to 60 feet, is about $450 to $700. Your pro will set the real price after seeing it.
If you heat with wood, ask to keep the rounds. Leaving the wood often costs less than hauling it away.
How soon someone can come
Most regular jobs get a visit within the week. Trees on buildings or blocking your way out come first.
A few things to tell us when you call
Country lots come with country questions. The more we know up front, the better the pro can plan.
- How far the tree is from where a truck can park.
- If there's a gate, and how wide it is.
- Whether the ground is soft, muddy or steep.
- What the tree is near, like a house, a well, a fence or a line.
A photo or two helps a lot too. You can send them with the callback form. That way the pro shows up with the right saw, the right truck and a fair idea of the job.
El Dorado questions
Do you cover the country roads outside town?
Yes. Give us your road and any gate info when you call (530) 771-8785.
Why do trees fall over here after heavy rain?
Soaked soil gets soft and roots lose their grip. Trees near springs, creeks and low spots are the most at risk.
A tree is leaning more after the storm. Is that bad?
Could be. Any fresh lean, more so with dirt lifting at the base, deserves a quick look from a pro.
Close by
Our home page covers tree service in Shingle Springs, not far from El Dorado. Neighbors on this site: tree service in Diamond Springs, plus tree service in Placerville. Handy reading for El Dorado folks: leaning tree removal. Or scan every town on our list.