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Tree Removal Questions, Cameron Park
Here's what people want to know before they call. Short answers, and where each one comes from. Don't see yours? Call (530) 457-1414.
Common questions
Who actually does the tree work?
A tree company that's independent of us. Our part is the phone, the search and the booking. Theirs is the quote and the work.
Does it cost anything to call you?
No. The call and the help setting up the visit are free to you.
My house is under CC&Rs. Do I need approval to take a tree out?
Very likely. The Cameron Park CSD's ARC handbook lists tree removals as work that needs approval. Ask the CSD's compliance officer at (530) 672-2031 before work starts.
Is ARC approval enough?
Not always. The ARC handbook says its approval is not county approval. Some jobs need a county sign-off as well.
Do CC&Rs still apply if I bought the house last year?
Yes. The CSD says CC&Rs pass to each new owner because they're attached to the deed.
What kinds of oaks count?
The native ones. Think interior live oak, blue oak, valley oak, canyon live oak and California black oak. Size matters too. See oak removal and permits.
How short does my grass have to be for the CSD?
From 30 to 100 feet out, the CSD says to keep annual grass at 4 inches or less.
When can I burn yard waste in Cameron Park?
The first two weeks of December and the first two weeks of April, on lots under one acre, with a burn permit. Ring 530-621-5897 first to see if it is a burn day.
A pine turned brown fast. What now?
Get it looked at soon. Per UC IPM, a beetle-loaded tree can die in a single season, and dead pines shed limbs. Read more on dead tree removal.
Does spraying stop bark beetles?
Rarely, per the county Fire Safe Council. They warn people off companies that sell spraying for beetles.
There's a tree in the power line. Who do I call?
PG&E, at 1-800-743-5000. They say only line clearance-qualified workers should do tree work near lines. For an emergency, dial 9-1-1 right away.
How much does a tree removal cost?
It depends on size and what's around it. This Old House puts most single removals at $820 to $992. Thumbtack's national average is $985. See the price table on the home page.
Is the stump included?
Often not. This Old House says a typical removal doesn't include grinding the stump. Ask. Our stump grinding page has prices.
How do I check a tree pro?
Get their contractor license number and run it on the state CSLB site. And get the price on paper.
Do you cover my town?
Cameron Park and the towns around it. The areas page has the list, or just call and ask.
Still stuck?
Call (530) 457-1414 or send the estimate form. We'll sort out who you need to talk to.