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Tree Service in Nashville
Yes, the Nashville out on the Cosumnes. We cover it. Call (530) 771-8785 and we'll track down a tree pro willing to come down to your place by the river or up in the hills around it.
We set it all up on the phone. The pro does the job and quotes it.
A tiny place with a big past
Drive 10.5 miles south of Placerville and you're there, beside the Cosumnes. That's the North Fork, and the town sits low, near 863 feet.
The name changed a few times. Nashville Bar came first, then Quartzville, then Quartzburg, and finally Nashville, after the one in Tennessee.
The Montezuma mine nearby ran into the 1930s, when the town still had hundreds of people. By 1977 only thirteen residents were left. It's still a quiet spot today.
Trees by the water
River country has its own tree problems. Trees along a creek or river bank often grow out over the water, leaning toward the light. Their roots sit in soil that stays wet much of the year.
After a big rain, that bank soil can get soft and wash away. A leaning riverside tree can tip over with its roots and a chunk of bank still attached.
If a tree near the water is leaning over your house, shop or road, have a pro look at it before the next big storm. Work right on a stream bank may need a permit, so ask about that too.
Getting out here
Nashville is a ways from most tree outfits. That's fine. We'll find a pro who doesn't mind the drive.
Narrow roads, low bridges and steep driveways can limit what equipment fits. Tell us what the road in looks like. A pro may bring a smaller truck and do more by hand.
What it may cost
From national guides, an uprooted tree runs about $300 to $500. For a big standing tree of 60 to 100 feet, guides say $900 to $1,200. A long drive and tight access can push a job higher.
Your pro sets the real price after seeing the tree and the road.
How soon
Because of the drive, plan on a few days for a regular job. Trees on the house, or across your one road out, get bumped up.
What to do while you wait
Out here a pro can take a while to arrive. Here's how to stay safe in the meantime.
- Keep everyone, kids and dogs included, away from the tree and anything it's leaning on.
- Stay clear of any wires. Treat them as live.
- Take a few photos from a safe spot for your insurance company.
- Move cars and equipment out of reach of nearby trees if you can do it safely.
Don't try to cut a big tree that's under strain. Trunks and limbs that are bent can spring loose when cut. That's a job for someone with the right gear and experience.
Nashville questions
Is Nashville too far out for you?
No. It's in our area. We'll find someone who'll make the trip.
A tree on the riverbank is leaning toward my house. What now?
Call (530) 771-8785. Bank trees can go fast after heavy rain, so it's worth a look soon.
Do I need a permit to cut near the river?
Possibly, for work right on the bank. Ask your pro, and check with the county before big work by the water.
A tree hit my shop. Will insurance cover it?
Maybe. Many policies pay to remove a tree that lands on a building, up to a limit. Call your insurer before the cleanup starts, and take photos while everything is still in place.
Close by
Our home page covers tree service in Shingle Springs, not far from Nashville. Neighbors on this site: tree service in Logtown, plus tree service in Latrobe. Handy reading for Nashville folks: storm damage cleanup. Or scan every town on our list.