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Tree Service in Riverton
Down by the river at Riverton? We can help. Call (530) 466-4059 and we'll book a pro who works up and down the Highway 50 canyon.
We pick up, set the visit, and the pro quotes you the price.
A toll road stop
Riverton lies along the South Fork, where the American River canyon narrows. It's 8.5 miles west of Kyburz, at about 3,238 feet. The ZIP code is 95726, the same as Pollock Pines.
The place began as Moore's Station. A man named John M. Moore ran a toll road there. The state lists the spot as Historical Landmark 705.
So Riverton has been a road stop for a long time. Highway 50 still runs through the canyon, and the canyon sets the rules for trees here.
Canyon trees
A river canyon is steeper than a ridgetop. Trees grow on slopes above the road and the homes. When one lets go, it doesn't fall flat. It slides, rolls or cartwheels down.
That's why a tree above your house is a different question than one beside it. Ask the pro to look uphill first. A tree that is 30 feet from the roof on the map may still be a danger if it can roll.
The weather service says heavy snow may have knocked down power lines and caused gas leaks, and that neither is easy to spot. In a canyon, lines can run a long way through trees. A break may be far from your home but still affect it.
Fire came through the corridor
The Caldor Fire took 1,005 structures. Most were by Highway 50 or in Grizzly Flats. The fire crossed Highway 50 near Kyburz, not far up the road from Riverton.
Trees that burned on the slopes above may have died in the years since. Some stand upright, black and dry. The next heavy snow or windstorm can bring them down onto the road or the river bank.
A UC forestry newsletter says the full toll of a fire may take years to show. It also says trees that seemed to survive can still die. If you aren't sure about a tree, a pro can check the bark and the base.
What it costs on a slope
Slope work costs more than flat work. Getting a saw and a crew to the tree takes time. Getting the pieces out takes more.
By Fixr's scale, a tree of 60 to 100 feet costs $900 to $1,200. Taller ones start at $1,300 and reach $2,000. A crane adds up to $1,500 to $2,500. Those are national ranges, so a canyon job can land above them.
Find out what becomes of the wood. On a steep bank, logs can't always be dragged out. They may be cut up and left, or lowered by rope.
An emergency fee can apply, too. One guide says as high as $250 an hour. Ask how it's counted before you say yes.
Getting to you
The road matters as much as the tree. Highway 50 can close or slow when it snows. A pro needs to reach you before they can start.
The weather service tells drivers to call 511 for the latest road incidents and conditions. The California Highway Patrol says to always carry chains, and that chains must go on the drive wheels. We do the same when we ask a pro to come up. We ask about the road first.
Riverton questions
Is Riverton near Pollock Pines?
It uses the Pollock Pines ZIP, 95726. It sits farther east, down by the river.
A burned tree on the hill above me looks loose. What do I do?
Keep clear of the slope below it, then phone us. A pro can judge the risk.
Who clears a tree off Highway 50?
Call 911 for a tree on the highway. The state and the highway patrol handle it.