Tree Service in Gold Hill
Good news: it's on our list. We mean the Gold Hill between Placerville and Coloma, about 8 miles northeast of Cameron Park. Call (530) 999-7156 and we'll get a pro who doesn't mind gravel and farm gates.
We set up the visit for free. The pro looks and gives you a price.
Farm country with a long history
Gold Hill started as a mining district. Its old name was Granite Hill. A ditch dug from Hangtown Creek, near Placerville, brought water, and the miners' hill became farmland. In the 1800s its fruit went out to markets across America. Some farms hang on today.
Japanese settlers made history here too. In 1869 the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony started in Gold Hill. It's thought to be the earliest lasting Japanese colony anywhere on the continent. The colonists grew tea, and mulberry plants to raise silk.
So trees have been a crop here for a long time. Today they're more often shade and fruit trees around homes.
Higher and a little colder
Gold Hill sits at about 1,621 feet, higher than Cameron Park. It's about 2.5 miles south of Coloma. A cold storm can feel a bit harsher up here.
Same foothill forecast as ours. Gold Hill shares Cameron Park's forecast zone. Its forecast point is labeled for nearby Coloma.
Storm calls we expect here
Old orchard and yard trees splitting. Neglected fruit trees put on long, heavy limbs. A wet storm can split them right at the crotch.
Oaks over long drives. A trunk across a farm road can cut you off. If it's blocking help, call 911. Otherwise, call us.
Limbs on outbuildings. Barns, sheds and well houses often sit under big trees. Look at their roofs after wind.
Neighbors helping neighbors. There's a Gold Hill Estates Fire Safe Council listed under the county Fire Safe Council. Local councils like that are a good place to hear about chipping days and clearing help.
Costs
Farm jobs vary a lot. A split fruit tree is a small job. A big oak on a barn is a big one. Thumbtack puts typical tree trimming at $402 to $1,158 nationally. Ask about a trip charge for far-out roads. The pro's own quote is the one that counts.
Help nearby
Ask about chipping. In funded years, the county Fire Safe Council will chip brush for free at Western Slope homes. After a storm, that can help with a big brush pile.
Say what grows where. If the tree is in an orchard or a garden, tell us. Pros take more care around plants you want to keep, and it helps to plan where the pieces will drop.
Give clear directions. Back roads out here can be easy to miss. A landmark and the gate code save time.
Gold Hill questions
Can a pro save my old split fruit tree?
Sometimes. A clean cut back to sound wood can help. A pro will tell you if it's worth it.
Is this the Gold Hill near Coloma?
Yes. The Gold Hill in El Dorado County, about 2.5 miles south of Coloma.
Can the wood stay on my land?
Usually. Ask for it to be cut into rounds and stacked away from the house.
A storm knocked over a tree in my orchard. Is it worth a pro?
If it's small and on open ground, maybe not. If it's big, tangled with other trees, or near a building, a pro can clear it safely and quickly.
Close by
A couple of miles north, see tree service in Coloma. South toward town: tree service in Placerville. Orchard full of branches? Our storm damage cleanup page can help. Or pick from the town list.