Tree Service in Diamond Springs
Need tree service in Diamond Springs? Call us now. We'll have a local tree company out to you in Diamond Springs or one of the towns around it. Tree down after a storm? A big limb hanging over the roof? A tree that just looks wrong to you? That's what this number is for.
We answer the phone, find a tree pro who works near you, and set up the visit. Calling us costs you nothing.
Local conditions in Diamond Springs
Today's forecast, wind and any weather alerts for Diamond Springs will show here.
Tree service in Diamond Springs when a storm hits
A lot of tree trouble starts with weather. A storm blows in, the wind picks up, and a branch comes down. Sometimes the whole tree goes.
The National Weather Service office in Sacramento writes the forecast for Diamond Springs. When it puts out a wind warning, that's a good night to park the car away from big trees. The weather service says some damage is possible once steady winds reach 40 to 50 mph.
Diamond Springs sits at about 1,791 feet, and there's a lot of oak around here. A UC Master Gardener talk on local oaks lists the five you'll see most in El Dorado County. They're valley, black, interior live, blue and canyon oak.
One thing catches people off guard. Big oaks can drop a limb on a hot, calm summer day. No wind. No storm. Master Gardeners call it summer branch drop, and the limbs that break are often the long sideways ones.
Fire left its mark too. The Caldor Fire in 2021 burned 221,835 acres. Afterward the county had to clear burned and dead trees along its roads. It won't take them off private land though, unless they affect the road. So the dead trees on your lot are yours to deal with.
What tree service costs in Diamond Springs
Nobody likes a surprise bill. So here are real price ranges from cost guides. They aren't quotes. Your pro gives you the price before any work starts.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Emergency tree removal | $450 to $5,000 |
| Emergency job, Sacramento area | about $1,084 |
| Small tree, up to 30 ft | $150 to $400 |
| Medium tree, 30 to 60 ft | $450 to $700 |
| Large tree, 60 to 100 ft | $900 to $1,200 |
| Fallen tree, already on the ground | $75 to $150 |
| Trimming broken or hanging limbs | $175 to $750 |
| Stump grinding | $100 to $500 a stump |
Sources: Fixr tree removal and tree trimming cost guides (2025); Today's Homeowner, Sacramento (2025).
Some companies add an emergency fee. One national guide says it can run as high as $250 an hour. Ask your pro about it up front, some charge it and some don't.
A tree leaning on a roof costs more than one lying in the grass. So does a tree near power lines. Jobs out here can land outside these ranges, so take them as a rough guide.
If a tree hits your house, check your homeowner's policy. Consumer Reports says insurers generally pay $500 or $1,000 to take the tree away. Your insurer may also pay for repairs to the house.
What we can help with
Emergency tree removal in Diamond Springs
A tree on the roof, the car, the fence or the driveway. It gets cut off in pieces and hauled away, and the spot gets made safe.
Storm damage cleanup in Diamond Springs
Broken limbs, a split trunk, branches all over the yard. It all gets cut up and hauled off. Or it gets left as firewood rounds, if you'd like to keep them.
Hazard tree assessment in Diamond Springs
Some trees look fine and aren't. A lean that's getting worse. Mushrooms at the base. A dead top. A pro can take a look and tell you if it's likely to come down.
Dead and burned tree removal in Diamond Springs
Fire-killed pines, oaks that never leafed out, snags leaning toward the house.
Tree removal near power lines in Diamond Springs
Who handles what depends on which wire it is. We help you sort that out first.
Defensible space clearing in Diamond Springs
Brush, low limbs and dead stuff cleared back from the house before fire season.
Once a tree's gone there's still the stump. Stump grinding is usually a separate job. The stump gets ground down below the dirt so you can plant or mow over it. See all services.
How it works
- You call (530) 429-7647 or send the form.
- We ask a few quick things. What happened, where you are, and how soon you need someone.
- We find a tree pro who works your area and set up the visit.
- The pro looks at the tree and gives you a price.
- You decide. Want a second price? Tell us and we'll try to find another pro.
Why call us first
Honestly you could call around yourself. A lot of folks do. But right after a storm, that can mean a lot of voicemail.
One call to us and we do the hunting. We know the towns out here, from El Dorado to Shingle Springs, and we look for someone close by.
Calling us is free. You don't pay us anything, and your pro gives you the price before any work starts.
And we won't tell you a tree has to come down. That's for you and the pro to sort out once they've seen it.
Trees and power lines
If a tree is on a power line, stay back. PG&E says to keep people and tools at least 10 feet away. Call 911 if it's an emergency. PG&E takes calls about other hazards near its lines at 1-800-743-5000.
The weather service warns that power lines lying on the ground may be live. Don't go near them. And PG&E says only trained line clearance workers should do tree work near lines. That's not a job for a ladder and a handsaw.
Help with dead and dying trees
The El Dorado County Fire Safe Council runs a hazard tree program for homeowners on the Western Slope. It covers trees within 100 feet of your home that are dead, dying, diseased or have beetles in them.
A certified arborist comes out first and marks the trees that could hit your house, driveway or road in. The council pays for up to $4,000 of removal and chipping. You put in 25%, unless your income is low enough to skip it.
When we checked in November 2026, sign-ups were closed while the council waits on more grant money. It's still worth asking them.
Areas we serve
We find tree pros for homes in Diamond Springs, ZIP 95619, and the towns around it.
- El Dorado
- Placerville
- Shingle Springs
- Cameron Park
- Rescue
- Pleasant Valley
- Camino
- Pollock Pines
- Smith Flat
- Somerset
- Fair Play
- Grizzly Flats
- Coloma
- Lotus
- Logtown
- Nashville
Not on the list? Call anyway. If we can't help, we'll say so. Or see the service areas page for what's different in each town.
Questions about tree service in Diamond Springs
Do you serve my street?
If you're in Diamond Springs or one of the towns above, yes. Call (530) 429-7647 and tell us where you are.
Is this the tree company that does the work?
No. We're the people you call. A local tree pro does the work and gives you the price. We find them and set it up.
Do I need a permit to cut down an oak?
Maybe. The county's oak rules cover private land outside city limits. If an oak fell or was damaged in a natural disaster, it doesn't need a permit. A dead or dying oak that's still standing may need one. Your pro or the county Planning Division can tell you for sure.
What does it cost to call you?
Nothing. The call is free and so is the help finding a pro.
A neighbor's tree fell on my house. Whose insurance pays?
Usually yours. Consumer Reports puts it plainly: if the neighbor's tree falls on your house, it's your problem. Call your own insurer first.