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Tree Removal in Diamond Springs
Yes, we cover Diamond Springs, ZIP 95619. Call us now at (530) 441-2256. It's a short drive down from Camino. Tell us about the tree and we'll set up a local pro.
Diamond Springs in a few lines
The 2020 census counted 11,345 people in Diamond Springs, many times Camino's number. At 1,791 feet, it sits well below the snow line that reaches Camino.
It isn't a city but a census-designated place, so county rules apply and city ones don't.
A fire district that just changed
The Diamond Springs Volunteer Fire Company began in 1942, when a small group of men turned a chemical truck into a working fire truck. Volunteers built Station 49 in 1949.
In 2026 the Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District annexed into the El Dorado County Fire Protection District. So the same district that covers Camino now covers Diamond Springs. The district's address is 501 Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs.
If an older paper says "Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire," that name is now part of the county district. Call the county district for any inspection question.
Selling your home? Read this
Is your home in a zone rated high or very high for fire? Then the seller must hand buyers proof that the house meets PRC 4291, says the district's page. That rule asks for 100 feet of defensible space around buildings.
This is where a tree job helps. A dead pine at the property line, brush against the garage, or a big limb on the roof can hold up a sale. Start the clearing before you list.
Our defensible space page has the full clearing list.
Oaks, permits and pines
Oak jobs bring permit questions. Angi and This Old House both put oak removal at $200 to $2,000. Angi says some states forbid removing heritage trees, so check the oak rules before you cut.
Dead pines still show up. Look for yellow needles and sap blobs, and read about dead pine tree removal.
Lots, fences and the next sale
A lot of Diamond Springs homes sit on small to mid-size lots with fences, sheds and a tree or two close to everything. That makes careful work matter more than big machines.
A good habit for an owner: walk the lot once a year. Look at the roof line, the fence, the drive and the line to the street. Dead limbs, leaning trunks and brush against a wall show up fast when you look for them.
If you're selling, tell your agent about the fire clearing rule early. Buyers in a high or very high fire severity zone get proof that the house meets PRC 4291, so a tidy yard helps the sale. A pro can also write out what was done, which makes the paper easier.
Fire stations and who to call
Station 49 is the old volunteer-built station on the Diamond Springs side. The district's Prevention staff work out of the Pleasant Valley Road office. If you want to know what your lot needs before a sale or an inspection, that office is where the question goes.
Keep the answer in writing if you can. A short note from the district on what it wants cleared beats a memory of a phone call, and your pro can price from it.
What it costs here
| What you need | What the guides list |
|---|---|
| Tree up to 30 feet tall | $200 to $500 |
| Tree 30 to 60 feet tall | $500 to $1,500 |
| An oak tree | $200 to $2,000 |
| Grinding one stump | $120 to $400 |
Numbers from HomeGuide's tree removal and stump grinding pages (Feb 2026 and Dec 2025), plus Angi and This Old House (2026).
Diamond Springs questions
How far is Diamond Springs from Camino?
Close enough that a pro based near Camino or Placerville can reach you the same week.
Is Diamond Springs inside Placerville?
No. It's its own census-designated place. City rules don't apply.
Must I show proof of clearing at sale time?
Yes, if the place sits in a high or very high fire severity zone. Check with the fire district and your agent.
Nearby
Neighbors are Placerville and El Dorado. Home base is Camino.