Tree Service in Coloma
We cover Coloma and the homes up and down the valley. Call (530) 999-7156. We'll look for a local tree pro who works along the river and set up a visit.
Calling costs nothing. Before work begins, the pro quotes it.
Where the gold rush started
Coloma is famous for one day. That was January 24, 1848, when gold turned up at Sutter's Mill. James W. Marshall was the one who found it. That set off the California gold rush. Much of the old town now sits inside Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. On July 4, 1961, the district picked up National Historic Landmark status.
Not many people live right in town. The 2020 census counted 521 people in the Coloma CDP. Most homes are spread out along the valley.
If your tree is on park land, it's not yours. For trees inside the state park, contact the park. We're for trees on private property.
Life on the South Fork
Right through town flows the American River's South Fork. Paddlers rank it among North America's most popular white-water trips, and rafting keeps a lot of local businesses going. Lots of riverside land means lots of trees near water.
Trees by water can tip. Bank soil gets soaked and soft in a wet winter. A tree that leans toward the river can go all at once, roots and all.
Low spot, valley forecast. Coloma sits at about 764 feet. Funny thing: the weather service puts its forecast point in the valley-side zone with Sacramento, while Lotus, a mile away, lands in the foothill zone with us. Check Coloma's own forecast when wind is coming.
After a storm in the valley
Check the trees between the house and the river. A fresh lean or a crack in the bank is a sign to call.
Check the road out. Valley roads are narrow. A trunk across one can block a lot of people. If it's a public road, call 911.
Business owners, too. If you run a rafting or camping spot, a hanging limb over a campsite or a parking area is worth dealing with before guests show up.
Local help. The county Fire Safe Council lists a Coloma-Lotus council that covers this area. It's worth knowing for chipping and clearing days.
Costs
River lots can take more work. Soft ground, steep banks and long carries add time. LawnStarter's guide lists typical removals from $385 to $1,070 (about $630 on average). Hard river jobs can land higher. Your pro gives you the real number first.
Before the wet season
Look at bank trees in the fall. Check for undercut roots and fresh cracks in the soil near the water. A tree that's lost soil under one side is more likely to go when the river runs high.
Check big limbs over cabins and decks. Those are the spots people use in summer and forget about in winter.
Call before it's urgent. A planned job on a dry day is easier and calmer than one in the middle of a storm.
Coloma questions
My tree went into the river. Now what?
If it's blocking the river or a hazard to boaters, call 911 or the sheriff. Then call us about what's left on your bank.
Do you handle trees inside the state park?
No. Trees on park land are the park's to handle. We help with private property.
Can a pro work on a steep river bank?
Many can. Tell us about the slope when you call so we find the right person.
Close by
One mile west is tree service in Lotus. To the south, farm roads lead to tree service in Gold Hill. Something fell on a cabin? Start at emergency tree removal. Full list: towns we cover.