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Fallen Tree and Limb Removal in Cameron Park
Need fallen tree removal in Cameron Park? The tree's already down, so the worst part is over. Now it just needs to be cut up and hauled off. Call (530) 999-7156. We'll get a local tree service that knows Cameron Park trees to come see it and price it.
Booking is our part. Cutting and hauling belong to the tree company.
What this looks like on a Cameron Park lot
A trunk across the back fence. This is the most common call after wind. The fence is flat or bent, and the yard on the other side belongs to a neighbor.
A limb on the roof. Big oak limbs are heavy. Even one that "just" landed can crack tiles or a gutter. Look from the ground, not from a ladder.
A whole tree lying in the yard. Sometimes a tree tips over roots and all, with a big plate of dirt standing up at the base. That's called an uprooted tree. Fixr says these happen in wet spells and storms.
A limb that came down on a calm summer day. It happens. UC Master Gardeners say oaks can drop limbs on hot, calm days, and the ones that break are often long and sideways. Their advice: a big sideways limb hanging above your roof, a path or the drive is one to take off.
The ground here plays a part. Cameron Park soil is mostly reddish clay. When it's soaked from days of rain, roots hold less well. That's often when a lean turns into a fall.
Before anyone touches it. Check for wires. A limb that took down a line can hide the wire under leaves. PG&E says to stay 10 feet back and call 911 for a tree emergency near lines.
How fallen tree cleanup works in Cameron Park
A fallen tree is still under tension. When a trunk lands on a fence or a slope, parts of it are bent like a spring. The pro reads which way it'll move before making a cut. That's the part you're paying for.
Then it gets cut into pieces you can move. Branches go first, then the trunk in sections. Small stuff often goes into a chipper. Big rounds get hauled away or stacked for you.
Keep the wood if you want it. Oak makes good firewood once it's dried. Say so before the work starts, since hauling it costs more than leaving it.
Then the fence. Tree pros clear the tree. Fixing the fence is usually a different trade. Your pro may know someone, or you can call your own fence company.
The stump and root plate. An uprooted tree leaves a big root mass and a hole. A standing stump can be ground down below the dirt later. Ask for that price at the same visit.
Got CC&Rs? The Cameron Park CSD's review form lists tree removal as something its committee approves. A tree that's already down is a different case from cutting a live one. Still, give the CSD a call at (530) 677-2231 so you know where you stand.
Free chipping may help with the brush. When it has grant funds, the county's Fire Safe Council sends chippers to Western Slope homes at no charge. It gives homes two free visits a year, and the chippers take pieces up to 7 inches across. They don't take pine needles or leaves, and they leave the chips with you.
What fallen tree removal costs
Good news first: a tree on the ground costs less than a standing one. The climbing and roping are mostly done for you. Here's what guides say. These aren't quotes.
| What fell | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Tree on the ground, Fixr | $75 to $150 |
| Tree on the ground, LawnStarter | $85 to $300 |
| Uprooted tree, Fixr | $300 to $500 |
| Stump grinding, Fixr | $100 to $500 a stump |
| Stump and roots out, LawnStarter | $175 to $516 |
| Stump removal, Sacramento area | about $221 |
Where these come from: Fixr tree removal guide (2025); LawnStarter tree removal guide (October 2026); Today's Homeowner Sacramento page (2025).
Those low numbers are for easy jobs. A tree lying flat in an open yard, close to the street. A trunk on a fence, or limbs on a roof, takes more care and more time. So does a backyard you can only reach through a side gate.
Hauling adds up. Wood, brush and chips all cost money to take away. Keeping the firewood or using free chipping can trim the bill.
Who pays
Consumer Reports says that if a tree falls and damages a building, insurers generally pay $500 or $1,000 toward removing it. If it fell and damaged nothing, there's usually no claim. And if it was the neighbor's tree that hit your house? Consumer Reports says the claim still goes through your own policy.
Fences can be tricky. Ask your insurer how they treat a fence hit by a tree before you get the work done.
Why call us for tree service in Cameron Park
You don't have to find someone yourself. One call, and we look for a pro who works in Cameron Park.
No pressure. We won't push you to take the first price. If you'd like another, we'll try to find a second pro.
It's free to you. We don't bill homeowners for anything.
A fallen tree in Cameron Park: the steps
- Look for wires first. If there's one, stay back and call 911.
- Take photos of the tree, the fence, the roof and the stump.
- Call (530) 999-7156 or send the form. Say what's under the tree.
- We set up a local pro to come see it.
- You get a price, then decide. Keep the wood or haul it, your choice.
Fallen tree questions
It fell on my side but grew on the neighbor's. Who cleans it up?
Talk with your neighbor and your insurer. Consumer Reports says damage to your house goes through your own policy, even when the tree was next door.
Can I leave a fallen tree for a few weeks?
If it's flat on open ground, touching nothing, and far from wires, it can usually wait. If it's on a fence or roof, don't let it sit through the next storm.
Will the chipping program take my oak branches?
If the program is running, it takes pieces up to 7 inches across. Bigger rounds need to be hauled or kept as firewood.
Back to tree service in Cameron Park. Tree on the house right now? Go to emergency tree removal. Up in Rescue? See tree service in Rescue.