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Tree Across a Driveway or Road in Pollock Pines
Can't get out? A fallen tree has you boxed in. Call (530) 466-4059. We'll book a tree service with the rig to reach your place in Pollock Pines, ZIP 95726, or the little roads nearby.
Need a medic or have a wire down? Call 911 first.
A tree across a driveway in Pollock Pines: that is the subject here. We book the day, and a tree service comes to handle a tree across a driveway in Pollock Pines.
Who handles which road in Pollock Pines
Plenty of homes in these hills sit way back at the end of a long drive. Some are on shared roads. Others sit off a county road. Who deals with the tree depends on where it fell.
- On your own driveway, the tree is yours to deal with.
- On a shared private road, the neighbors often split it. Talk to them early.
- On a county road, call the county. The county road line is (530) 642-4909.
- On Highway 50, call 911. The state and the highway patrol take it from there.
In one storm bulletin, the county said its road crews skip trees snarled in utility lines such as PG&E or AT&T. Crews assume every wire is energized, it said. Once utility workers have taken the wires away and called it safe, county staff would lend a hand with the trunk.
So the order is wires first, tree second. Don't walk up to a tree and start cutting if a line is anywhere near it.
What it looks like in Pollock Pines
Sometimes it's a small thing. A pine limb the size of your leg, lying across the gravel. You and a neighbor can drag it off.
Sometimes it's a lot more. A whole fir lies across the drive with its roots in the air. Branches have pinned the gate. Snow covers all of it, so you can't tell what's under there.
Look at it from a distance. Is anything bent or under strain? Is the trunk resting on another tree? A trunk that's "hung up" can swing or roll when one end is cut. That's where people get hurt.
Check overhead too. The weather service says heavy snow may have knocked down power lines and caused gas leaks, both of which can be deadly and are not obvious at first glance. So look up before you walk in.
What the work involves in Pollock Pines
A tree that blocks a drive gets cut into pieces. The pieces get moved off to the side or hauled away. That sounds simple. It takes some planning.
The crew you hire studies which way the weight sits. Then the tree is cut from the safest end. The pieces are small enough to move, but not so small that the job drags on.
If the tree fell uphill from your house, the tree company also checks for more that may follow. Often one falls and its neighbor is loose too. Roots that heave during a wet spell can take down more than one.
Fixr describes this as uprooted tree work. It says an uprooted tree means the roots are exposed. Soaked ground and storms are the usual cause. And it makes removal a little easier, since part of the work is done.
Next comes the cleanup. Wood can go to your woodpile, or it can be hauled off. Branches may go to the free chipper program if you qualify. That chipper takes material up to 7 inches across. Needles and leaves don't go in.
What it costs
Blocked drives and roads are some of the cheaper jobs, since the tree is already down. Ranges below come from published guides. They aren't quotes.
| What you need | You might pay |
|---|---|
| Already on the ground | $75 to $150 |
| Toppled, roots exposed | $300 to $500 |
| Short (under 30 ft) | $150 to $400 |
| Mid-size (30-60 ft) | $450 to $700 |
| Tall (60-100 ft) | $900 to $1,200 |
| Dead wood, any size | $75 to $400 |
Where this comes from: the Fixr removal guide, read in November 2026.
Fixr says fallen trees are one of the least expensive ways to have a tree removed. The nature of the job has done most of the work. It adds that a tree on the ground won't have strong roots and doesn't need climbing.
The price climbs if the tree has pulled down a fence, a gate or a line. It also climbs if the trunk is huge, or if the tree service has to wait for snow to melt off the drive.
An emergency fee may apply, too. Another guide warns it can hit $250 an hour. If you're stuck at home, though, a quick visit may be worth it. Ask your crew you hire how they handle it.
What about insurance?
If the tree fell and hit nothing, you'll usually pay for the cleanup yourself. Consumer Reports says that with no damage to a structure, there's technically nothing to file a claim on.
If it hit your fence, shed or house, that may change. The usual cap for removal, per an industry group, is $500 or $1,000. Ask your agent.
Why call us
When you're stuck, time matters. We save you the phone tag. You tell us your road and what's blocked. We find a tree company who has the right gear and can reach you.
Tell us about your driveway. Is it steep? Is it gated? Does it have a sharp turn? A tree service who knows that up front shows up with the right truck.
If the county has to clear its road first, we'll tell you. No point sending a crew to a road that's still closed.
How it goes from here
- Stay clear of wires and of any tree under strain.
- Take photos. Note which road it is.
- Call (530) 466-4059.
- If it's a county road, also call the county road line.
- We find a tree company who can reach you and set a time.
- The tree company sizes up the tree and gives you a price.
- The drive opens and the wood gets stacked or hauled.
Driveway questions
Can I cut it myself with a chainsaw?
For a small limb on flat ground, many folks do. For a big trunk, a tree under strain, or anything near a wire, no. Leave that to a tree company.
The tree fell on my neighbor's side. Whose job is it?
Talk to your neighbor. If it blocks both of you, you might split the bill. Your insurer can tell you what's covered.
What if emergency crews need to get through?
Call 911 and tell them the tree is blocking the road. They'll sort out what to do.
Will I be charged for calling?
Not a cent. Calling and the matching are free.
Thinking about a tree across a driveway in Pollock Pines? Call (530) 466-4059. We hand a tree across a driveway to a tree service that works in Pollock Pines.