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Tree Removal in El Dorado Hills
Right next door is EDH, and yes, it's covered. Call (530) 457-1414. We'll get a tree company that works EDH out to see the tree.
El Dorado Hills by the numbers
El Dorado Hills is an unincorporated town and census-designated place. At the 2020 census it had 50,547 people. That's a lot of yards.
It's the county's west edge, wedged between Folsom and Cameron Park. Folsom Lake and the American River's South Fork mark its north side. The 2020 census area was 48.460 square miles of land, more than double its size back in 2000.
It didn't grow by accident. In the early 1960s a developer named Allan Lindsey started a master-planned community here. Neighborhoods were laid out as "villages." Later ones include Highland Hills, Bridlewood, Laurel Oaks and the planned community of Serrano.
What that means for tree work
Planned neighborhoods often come with an HOA or design rules. If yours has one, read the landscaping part before a big tree comes out. Some want a form or a sign-off first. Ask your HOA, not just the tree pro.
Unincorporated also means the county's rules apply, same as in Cameron Park:
- The county oak rule for native oaks.
- County vegetation code 8.09 for fire clearing around buildings.
- State defensible space law, PRC 4291.
One more local thing. Serrano even has a fire safe council of its own. If you live there, it's worth finding out who runs it.
Oaks in the newer villages
Got a big oak shading the patio or hanging over the roof? The county summary sets two sizes to know. Measure the trunk at chest height, 4 feet 6 inches. Over 6 inches but under 36, and the county calls it an individual native oak. Anything 36 inches or bigger counts as a heritage oak.
Removing one as part of a building project can mean a permit. Read our oak removal and permits page before you plan anything near a big oak.
What tree removal costs in El Dorado Hills
Nobody publishes EDH-only prices. Here's what the guides show.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Tree 60 to 80 ft | $500-plus, over $1,000 |
| Tree over 80 ft | $1,000-$2,000 |
| Cedar | $250-$1,500 |
| Arborist visit or report | $278-$1,054 |
Sources: Thumbtack Sacramento tree removal page and arborist guide (June 2026); This Old House tree removal guide (updated March 2026).
Tight backyards with pools and fences push prices up. Every piece has to be lowered or carried out. If you need an arborist's letter for an oak or an HOA, add that to the budget too.
Old roads, new houses
EDH looks brand new in places, but the ground has history. During the Gold Rush, gold washed down the South Fork of the American River into what's now El Dorado Hills and Folsom. Farming and ranching took over after that. Parts of two Pony Express routes from 1860 to 1861 are still used as El Dorado Hills roads today.
It's also lower and warmer than Cameron Park. One set of climate figures for EDH uses an elevation of 682 feet and shows July highs averaging 94.1 degrees. Hot summers dry out grass and stress trees, so check pines and oaks for trouble every summer.
El Dorado Hills questions
Is El Dorado Hills a city?
No. EDH is unincorporated, a census-designated place. County rules are the ones that count.
Does my HOA need to approve a tree removal?
It might. Many planned neighborhoods have landscape rules. Check your HOA papers or call the HOA before the work is booked.
Is there a fire safe council for Serrano?
Yes. Look for Serrano among the local councils the county Fire Safe Council lists.
Nearby
See Cameron Park tree removal, Folsom tree removal and Latrobe tree removal. Got a tree over the house? Read trees close to the house. Full list on the service areas page.