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Tree Service in Lotus
Lotus, ZIP 95651? Yep, we can get you help there. Give us a call at (530) 771-8785 and we'll go find a pro for your place, down by the river or up the hill from it.
We take the call and book the visit. The tree pro does the rest, price included.
A mile from Coloma
Lotus is about a mile west of Coloma and low, near 722 feet. Back in 1849 it took the name Marshall, honoring James Marshall and his gold find. A year later it switched to Uniontown, celebrating statehood.
The Lotus name arrived with the post office in 1881. Estimates put the peak population somewhere between 8,000 and 10,000. Folks back then could shop at the store or kick up their heels at the dance hall. A large Chinese community lived here too, and they kept their own burial ground.
Low ground by the river
Being down by the South Fork of the American River changes the tree picture. Big trees along the water lean out toward the light. The soil near the river stays damp and can get soft in a long wet spell.
That's when you see trees lean further or tip over with their roots. A tree that's always leaned a little but suddenly leans more after a storm is one to call about.
Rafting season brings a lot of traffic to the roads around here. If a tree comes down near the road on a busy day, it's a safety problem fast. Anything blocking a public road is a 911 call.
Fire station on Firehouse Road
County fire Station 74 sits on Firehouse Road in Lotus and covers Coloma and Lotus. It isn't staffed full time. Parked inside is the district's swift water rescue boat, which tells you how much the river matters here.
In a real emergency, call 911 first. Then call us about the tree.
Price ideas
National guides say a fallen tree often costs $75 to $150 to remove. Guides list $150 to $400 for trees 30 feet and under, and about $450 to $700 between 30 and 60 feet.
A tree leaning over the water or a steep bank is harder to reach and can cost more. Expect a firm number once the pro sees it.
Timing
A regular visit usually happens within the week. Anything on the house or blocking your road jumps ahead.
Before you hire anyone
After a storm, some folks knock on doors offering to cut trees. Take a minute before you say yes.
Ask for the price in writing. Ask what's included, like cleanup, hauling and the stump. Check their contractor license with the state at cslb.ca.gov, and ask about insurance.
The pros we find for you should be happy to answer all of that. If one isn't, that tells you something. And you can always ask us to look for a second price.
A tree near the river or over a steep bank needs extra care, so it's worth getting someone who has done that kind of job before.
Lotus questions
Do you cover Lotus and the river roads?
Yes. Tell us where you are when you call (530) 771-8785.
A tree on my bank leans over the river. Should it come down?
Not always. Many bank trees hold the soil in place. Have a pro look at it before you decide.
A tree is down on the road and rafters are driving by. Who do I call?
Public road blocked? That's 911. On your own land? That's us.
Close by
Our home page covers tree service in Shingle Springs, not far from Lotus. Neighbors on this site: tree service in Coloma, plus tree service in Gold Hill. Handy reading for Lotus folks: leaning tree removal. Or scan every town on our list.