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Storm Damage Cleanup in Cameron Park

Need storm damage cleanup in Cameron Park? The wind's died down. Now there's a mess. Branches all over the lawn, a top snapped off the pine, maybe a limb hanging where it shouldn't be. Call (530) 999-7156. We'll send word to a tree service near Cameron Park and get a time on the calendar.

We find the tree company and set up the time. The company does the cleanup.

What to look for once it's calm

Wait for daylight and calm air. A tree that took a beating can still drop pieces for days. Don't stand under it to look.

Then walk the yard and look up. The ISA's tree risk checklist asks a few simple things. Use them here.

• Is a broken branch hanging loose up in the tree?
• Have branches already fallen from it?
• Are there big dead branches you hadn't noticed?
• Is there a new crack or split in the trunk?
• Is the soil cracked or lifted near the base?

A limb stuck in a tree is the sneaky part of storm cleanup in Cameron Park. It looks stuck. Then the next gust, or a squirrel, brings them down. Keep kids and pets out from under them.

Gray pines need a close look. They're the main native pine around Cameron Park. Older ones often split into several forks. After wind, check where the forks meet for cracks.

Check the roof and gutters from the ground. Small branches on a roof are no big deal. A heavy limb resting on it is a job for a pro.

How storm cleanup gets done in Cameron Park

Safety first, tidy second. The tree service starts with whatever is still up in the air. Cracked tops and stuck branches come down first, often with ropes.

Then the yard. Fallen branches get cut up. Small ones go through a chipper. Bigger pieces get hauled or stacked as firewood.

Then the trees that are left. A broken limb leaves a ragged stub. A clean cut back to a healthy spot heals better. Your pro can tell you if a tree is worth keeping or if it's too far gone. Fixr says trees that wind or a heavy snow has torn up often can't be salvaged.

What to do with all the brush. You have a few choices.

• Have the pro chip it and haul it away. Easiest, costs the most.
• Look into the no-cost chipper visits the county Fire Safe Council offers in funded years. It covers primary homes on the Western Slope, two free visits a year. The chippers handle pieces up to 7 inches across.
• Keep the bigger rounds for firewood.

Thinking of burning it? In Cameron Park, burning is handled through the Cameron Park Fire Department and the CSD. Check with them first for the current rules and burn days.

One more Cameron Park note. If you're under CC&Rs, the CSD's review form says removing a tree needs approval, and oaks need an arborist report. Cleaning up branches isn't removing a tree. But if a storm-hit oak has to come down, call the CSD at (530) 677-2231 before the saw starts.

What storm cleanup costs

Storm cleanup prices swing a lot. One broken limb and a few branches is a short visit. A yard full of downed wood is a full day. Here's what guides list. These aren't quotes.

Where these come from: Thumbtack tree trimming guide (updated Oct 23, 2026); Fixr tree removal and trimming guides (2025).

Why it costs more after a big storm. Everyone calls at once. Homeyou notes prices often go up during busy times like late fall or after storms. If your job isn't urgent, waiting a week or two can help.

Hauling vs. leaving it. Leaving wood and chips on your lot is cheaper than hauling. Ask for both prices.

Insurance. If the storm sent a tree into your house or garage, your policy may help with removal. Consumer Reports says the cap is generally $500 or $1,000. Branches that fell on the lawn and hit nothing are usually yours to clean up.

Why call us for tree service in Cameron Park

After a storm, phones get busy. We make the calls so you don't have to keep trying.

We'll be straight about timing. If the wait is a week, you'll hear that from us up front.

Urgent stuff goes first. Tell us if something is hanging over the house or the driveway. We'll say so when we look for a pro.

Free to you. No charge from us, ever.

Two prices if you want them. Storm work is when quotes vary most. Ask, and we'll try to get a second pro out so you can compare.

Storm cleanup in Cameron Park: the steps

1. Wait for calm air. Keep clear of wires.
2. Walk the yard and look up. Note hanging limbs and cracks.
3. Take photos for insurance.
4. Call (530) 999-7156 and tell us what you see.
5. A pro we line up walks the yard and names a price.
6. Pick what you want done: hanging limbs only, or the full yard.

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