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Tree Service in Somerset
Out on a few acres in Somerset, 95684? We serve you. Call (530) 466-4059 and we'll book a pro who won't mind a long dirt drive.
A time is booked, and the quote comes from the pro.
Where four roads meet
The crossroads at Somerset joins Mount Aukum, Grizzly Flat and Bucks Bar roads. It lies 6.25 miles south of Camino, at about 2,093 feet.
The first settlers came from Somerset, Ohio, and gave the place their hometown's name. Its post office came over from Youngs in 1950.
Most parcels run about ten acres. Paved roads cover the main routes. Side roads and driveways are nearly all dirt and rock.
Big lots, far trees
On ten acres, a tree problem may be a quarter mile from the house. That's a real difference from a town lot. A tree in the back field might fall on a fence and nobody notices for a week.
Walk the property after a storm. Look along the drive, along fence lines and around outbuildings. A snapped top or a leaning trunk is easy to miss when you're far from it.
Tell the pro how far away the tree is and how the ground is. A truck can't always get to the back corner. Mud and ruts after a wet spell can stop it.
Dirt roads freeze, thaw and turn to soup. On a wet day, a heavy truck can sink. Some work is best on a dry, hard day. We'll tell you if the pro wants to wait.
August 2021
On the 17th, three days after that fire began, Somerset got an evacuation order, as did Pollock Pines, Grizzly Flats and Sly Park. The Caldor Fire burned 221,835 acres.
If your land was in the evacuation zone, there may be fire-hurt trees. The University of California newsletter says dry boring dust with no pitch means the cambium is dead. The same paper adds that the real damage can take years to see.
A pro can check the trees far from the house and tell you which ones matter.
Wells, tanks and fences
Rural lots have more to hit than a house. There may be a well house, a propane tank, a barn and a mile of fence. A tree that falls on any of them is a bigger problem than the tree.
When you call, list what is near the tree. A pro who knows there is a tank nearby can plan the cut so the tree falls away from it. If the pro sees a leak or smells gas, they will stop and tell you.
The weather service says heavy snow may have knocked down power lines and caused gas leaks. On a big lot, lines can run a long way. Check the whole run before you walk in.
What it costs
Per Fixr, a small tree is $150 to $400 and a medium one is $450 to $700. A large one costs $900 to $1,200, and the very tall ones run $1,300 to $2,000.
If a pro has to bring a crane up a long dirt drive, it adds work. Fixr puts crane jobs at $1,500 to $2,500.
With lots of trees, ask for a single bid on the group. A pro already on site can often do better than several visits.
The Fire Safe Council also offers free chipping to Western Slope homeowners, when grants allow. It takes two services a year on a primary home, and the chipper handles material up to 7 inches across. That helps with brush piles from storm cleanup on a big lot.
Somerset questions
My tree is far from the road. Can a pro reach it?
Often. Tell us about the drive, the gate and the ground, and we'll pass it on.
Is Somerset in El Dorado County?
Yes. It lies south of Camino, near the roads to Mount Aukum and Grizzly Flats.
Can I get a price for many trees at once?
Yes. Ask for one price for the whole lot.