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Tree Trimming in Somerset

A short drive south of Camino, in ZIP 95684, lies Somerset. We serve it. Phone (530) 248-6054 about the oaks on the fence line or the pines by the barn, and a pro who works out your way will be sent for a look.

The place

Roads, acres and wine

Six and a quarter miles south of Camino, at 2,093 feet, Somerset is a country town where Bucks Bar meets Grizzly Flat, with Mount Aukum Road close behind.

Most parcels nearby run ten acres. The main roads are paved, Wikipedia says, yet almost all the side roads and driveways are dirt or rock. Local business leans on small wineries and wine tourists.

That mix shapes tree work. On ten acres you might have dozens of trees, not three. A long gravel drive means the pro has to carry gear a ways, or park a truck far from the job.

Many trees

Planning for a big lot

When a property has lots of trees, don't try to fix them all in one weekend. Make a map. Mark the trees near the house, the barn, the drive and any wires. Those come first.

Then group the rest by type. Fruit trees go on one list. Oaks go on another. Pines go on a third. Each group has its own season.

• Apples and pears: winter, while dormant.
• Apricots and cherries: July and August only, says UC.
• Deciduous oaks: winter. Evergreen oaks: summer.
• Pines: never February to mid-October.

A pro who comes once can do a whole season's list. That saves driving time. LawnStarter notes that most mature trees need trimming every three to five years, so you can spread a big lot over several winters.

Driveways

Dirt roads and heavy trucks

If your drive is dirt, tell us. Mention a steep grade, a gate or a creek crossing too. Pros plan the truck and the chipper around that, and an honest description helps them quote it right.

Wet weather can turn a dirt road to mud. A pro may ask to come on a dry day. That's normal, and it protects your driveway.

Prices

What trimming costs

Rural parcels often need a longer haul for brush and logs, and a pro will think about where to put the chipper.

Big lots mean more trees, but the price is still per tree or per hour. Fixr says a medium tree of 20-30 feet runs $150-$450. A large tree of 30-50 feet runs $150-$800. Homeyou lists hourly rates of $86-$148, while Thumbtack says $60-$80.

Ask for a price on the whole list. A pro who sees six trees at once may charge less per tree than for six separate visits. You'll get the real number after the walk-around.

A walk on ten acres

Tag the trees that matter first

Grab a roll of ribbon and a phone. Walk the property and tie ribbon on every tree that leans, has dead branches or hangs over a building. Take a photo of each one.

Send the photos to the pro, or show them at the visit. A clear list saves hours on a big parcel. It also lets you spread the work over a few winters, with the worst trees going first and the healthy ones left alone.

Close by

Nearby

Close by are Pleasant Valley, Fair Play and Grizzly Flats. See the pruning calendar or the Camino home page.