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Tree Service in Diamond Springs
Calling from Diamond Springs? We can help with that. Ring us at (530) 771-8785 and help will be on the way, whether it's a limb on the carport or a pine that went over in the night.
We do the legwork of finding the pro. They do the tree work and set the price.
A bit higher than us
At about 1,791 feet, Diamond Springs is roughly 370 feet above Shingle Springs. Not a huge jump, but storms often hit a little harder as you climb.
It's also a good bit bigger. About 11,345 people lived here at the 2020 census, with 5,000 homes spread over 16.7 square miles. That's a lot of yards with a lot of trees in them.
Gold-era streets, gold-era oaks
The first settlers showed up in 1848, and those crystal clear springs gave the town its name. It was rich gold country. One nugget found here weighed 25 pounds, among the biggest ever found in the county.
Old towns tend to have old trees. Some of the oaks around the older streets were here long before the houses. Big old oaks can be perfectly healthy. They can also carry hidden rot, dead tops or heavy limbs reaching over a roof.
If you've got one of those giants close to the house, a check-up before winter is a smart move. See hazard tree inspections for what a pro looks for.
Storm calls we hear about
A lot of Diamond Springs calls come in after a night of wind. A pine top snapped and is lying in the yard. A limb took out the gutter. A tree is leaning against the neighbor's tree and nobody wants to touch it.
That last one is called a hung-up tree, and it's one of the riskiest kinds. Don't try to pull it down yourself. Call and let a pro deal with it.
Lines are the other big worry. If a tree is on a wire, keep everybody back and call 911 or PG&E. A crew trained for line work needs to handle it.
About the price
National guides say a tree that's already down costs about $75 to $150 to move. Figure $150 to $400 for a standing tree no taller than 30 feet. Emergency jobs can go from $450 up to $5,000 when there's a roof involved.
Your pro will price your tree after seeing it, and you can say yes or no.
Timing
For regular jobs, a pro can usually come out within several days. Emergencies get pushed ahead when we call around.
Your tree, the county's tree, or PG&E's?
It's not always clear who should deal with a fallen tree. Here's the rough rule we go by.
A tree on your land, or one from your land that fell on your stuff, is yours to handle. That's where we come in. A tree lying across a public road is for the county or 911, depending on how dangerous it is.
Anything touching a power line belongs to the utility first. Back in the big December 2021 storm, the county said its road crews leave trees in PG&E or AT&T lines alone and treat every wire as live.
Not sure which bucket yours falls in? Call us anyway and we'll help you sort it out.
Diamond Springs questions
Is Diamond Springs in your area?
Yes, all of it. It's only a few miles from Shingle Springs.
A tree is leaning against another tree. What should I do?
Stay out from under both of them. Call (530) 771-8785 and we'll try to get a pro out soon, since hung-up trees can drop without warning.
My big old oak looks fine. Should I still have it checked?
If it's close to the house or the driveway, a look every few years is cheap insurance. Rot can hide inside a trunk.
Close by
Our home page covers tree service in Shingle Springs, not far from Diamond Springs. Neighbors on this site: tree service in El Dorado, plus tree service in Logtown. Handy reading for Diamond Springs folks: storm damage cleanup. Or scan every town on our list.