Tree Removal in Folsom

Need tree removal in Folsom? Call us now. We answer, we find a local tree removal company near your address in Folsom, and we set up the visit. That covers ZIP 95630 and the towns around it, from Orangevale to El Dorado Hills.

Call (279) 277-3417 or ask for an estimate online

Calling costs you nothing. And we'll tell you right away if the tree might need a city permit.

Permit checklist: do this before you call anyone

Measure the trunk across, about 4.5 feet up from the ground. Folsom counts the width at that height.
Write down what kind of tree it is. Valley, blue, interior live and coast live oaks are on the city's native oak list.
A blue oak that is 6 inches across counts as a protected tree. Ask the city about the other oaks.
Is it over 30 inches across? Then it may be a heritage tree.
Did the City Council name it a landmark tree? Then the council has to say yes first.
Planning big cuts? Limbs thicker than 2 inches, or more than 10% of the leaves, can need a pruning permit.
Dead tree? Don't guess that it's exempt. Ask the city before the saw comes out.
Digging or paving near the trunk? That can need a permit too.
Take two photos, one of the whole tree and one of the trunk. Then call us.

Tree removal in Folsom starts with permits

Folsom is a city, so city tree rules apply here, not the county's. The rules sit in Chapter 12.16 of the Folsom Municipal Code. The City Council adopted that tree ordinance in 1995. It was replaced by a new one, Ordinance No. 1299, on January 28, 2020.

The city's own website blocks the tools we use to check it. So we read the official City Council reports instead. They are public, and we link to them on our permit page.

One cost matters here. The city's mitigation fee is $250 per inch. That's a fee you pay when a protected tree comes out and isn't replaced on site. It can add up fast on a big oak.

What tree removal costs near Folsom

Prices vary a lot. A short tree by the mailbox is an easy job, while a tall oak over a roof is hard. The ranges below come from cost guides. Use them as a rough picture, not a quote.

Short (up to 30 feet) $150 to $450
Medium height (30 to 60 feet) $450 to $1,200
Tall (60 to 80 feet) $800 to $1,500
Giant (over 80 feet) $1,000 to $2,000
Average of one guide $906
Average of another guide $985
Tree and stump together $1,072
Stump grinding, nationwide range $230 to $593
Stump and chips trucked off, extra $100 to $120 more
Wood chipper add-on $50 to $100 more
Emergency work, top end up to $5,000
Visit from an arborist $278 to $1,054
Land clearing, nationwide range $774 to $2,462

Sources: This Old House tree removal guide, Thumbtack tree removal and Sacramento-area guide, Thumbtack stump grinding, arborist and land clearing guides, all read November 2026.

A Sacramento-area guide says a small tree can run from under $150 to over $450. It puts tall trees, 60 to 80 feet, at $500 to over $1,000.

A dead tree can cost more, not less. One guide says it must come down piece by piece, which raises the bill. Storm rush jobs can reach $250 an hour.

Your real number comes after the pro walks the yard. Ask for it in writing.

Tree removal in Folsom: jobs we can set up

Permit for tree removal

The city's tree list, the steps for a permit, and what a protected tree can cost you.

Dead tree removal

How to tell a tree is dead, and why it shouldn't sit.

Drought-stressed trees

Thin, tired trees that might still come back with water.

Trees near homes and fences

Roots, roofs, pools and the neighbor's side of the fence.

Stump grinding

Taking the stump down below the dirt after the tree is gone.

Fire-season clearing

Trees and brush near open space, before the dry months.

Photo spot, reserved for later: simple drawing of an oak in a Folsom back yard with a measuring tape around the trunk at chest height. Plan: WebP under 60 KB with width and height set.

Dead and drought-stressed trees in Folsom

A stressed tree in Folsom can fail fast. UC IPM, run by the University of California system, reports that bark beetles mostly hit trees weakened by drought, disease or damage. Once they are deep in the trunk, spraying won't help.

Look for these signs:

No leaves in the growing season, or twigs that snap like dry sticks.
Little blobs of sap mixed with sawdust on a pine trunk.
Mushrooms or cracks near the base.
A big limb that is dead while the rest looks fine.

A dead tree that stands by a house or a driveway is a risk. Wood that has rotted can lose most of its strength before it looks bad. Call us and we'll get a pro out to take a look.

Fire season and tree removal in Folsom

The city has a lot of open land. A City Council report says it tends about 1,100 acres of it, across 70 sites, and that 335 acres carry ladder fuels. Those are brush and low limbs that help a grass fire climb into trees.

Does your yard back up to open space? Then trees and brush near the fence line matter. Pick the fire-season clearing page to see what to do before the dry months.

How tree removal in Folsom works

Call (279) 277-3417, or use the estimate form if you'd rather write.
Describe the tree: count, height, and distance from the house.
We choose a tree removal company covering your part of Folsom.
We set a day for the pro to come look.
Your pro puts the price on paper.
You decide. Nobody here will push you.

Before the tree company shows up in Folsom

Get the pro's contractor license number first, then check it on the state's license lookup.
Ask whether the tree needs a city permit, and who files it.
Have the price written down along with what it includes. Does it cover the stump? The hauling?
Ask where the wood will go. Beetle wood shouldn't be stacked by a live tree.

Tree removal near Folsom

Our home base is Folsom, ZIP 95630, and we also take calls from the nearby towns. See the full list of towns, or pick yours here:

Don't see your town? Phone us anyway, and we'll tell you if it's out of reach.

Quick questions

Do you cover my part of Folsom?

Yes, all of it. Call (279) 277-3417 and say which street you're on.

Are you the people who cut the tree?

No. We pick up the phone and find a local pro. The pro cuts the tree and names the price.

Is a permit needed before a Folsom tree comes down?

Maybe. It depends on the kind of tree and how big it is. Native oaks, heritage trees and landmark trees are on the city's protected list. Start with the checklist above.

Is a dead tree free from the rules?

Don't count on it. Ask the city before you cut any tree that might be protected, dead or not.

Can I trim a protected tree myself?

Light pruning is one thing. Cuts over 2 inches thick on live limbs, or taking more than 10% of the canopy, need a permit under the city's tree standards.

Prefer to write it down?

Fill this in and we'll phone you.