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Tree Service in Coloma
Got a tree problem in Coloma? We cover the whole valley. Call (530) 771-8785 and we'll get somebody with a saw and a truck headed your way, by the river or up a side road.
Finding the pro and picking a time is on us. The price is on them.
Gold rush ground zero
California's gold rush began in this valley. James Marshall's find at Sutter's Mill came on January 24, 1848. These days a big chunk of the old town belongs to the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.
Today it's small. The 2020 census counted 521 people and 267 homes. Every one of those residents was counted as rural. The median age was 55.9.
Elevation is about 764 feet, and the American River's South Fork runs right through. Rafters rank that stretch among the most popular white-water trips in North America.
Weather down in the valley
Coloma is low and tucked in a river valley. The weather service even forecasts it with another zone, the Sacramento metro one that also takes in western El Dorado and Amador counties, not ours.
So a wind alert for us up the hill might not match Coloma's. Check the forecast for your own spot.
Wind can funnel up a river canyon, though. Trees on the slopes above the valley take the gusts first. Big pines on a ridge can snap tops or drop limbs onto homes below.
Rural lots, long drives
Coloma homes tend to sit on big lots, many on dirt or gravel drives. When a tree comes down across one, you may be stuck until it's moved. See our page on clearing a fallen tree from a driveway for what that involves.
With an older crowd living out here, a stuck driveway can be a real worry. If anyone in the house needs to get out for medical care, tell us when you call. We'll push to find someone sooner.
Cost guide
National guides list a tree already on the ground at about $75 to $150. An uprooted one is about $300 to $500. Clearing a whole acre of trees runs $500 to $5,000.
The long drive out can add a bit. Your pro gives you the real number.
How fast
Regular jobs often get a visit within the week. A tree on the house or blocking the only way out comes first.
A short storm list for the valley
Coloma folks have seen plenty of winters. Still, a quick walk around before the rainy season pays off. Here's what we'd look at.
- Any pine or oak that could reach the house, the well or the propane tank if it fell.
- Trees on the slope above your drive, since that's where wind hits first.
- Big limbs hanging over the roof or a parked car.
- Trees by the river that have started to lean out over the water.
Spot something that bugs you? Ring us and a pro can come take a look while the weather's still calm. It's a lot easier to plan tree work in October than in the middle of a January storm.
Coloma questions
Do you cover all of Coloma?
Yes, the whole valley and the side roads. Call (530) 771-8785 with your address.
Why is Coloma's weather different from Shingle Springs?
It's lower and in a different weather service forecast zone. Alerts for us might not match yours.
My drive is blocked and someone in the house needs a doctor. What now?
If it's an emergency, call 911. Then call us, and tell us about the medical need so we can push.
Close by
Our home page covers tree service in Shingle Springs, not far from Coloma. Neighbors on this site: tree service in Lotus, plus tree service in Gold Hill. Handy reading for Coloma folks: fallen tree across a driveway. Or scan every town on our list.