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Tree Removal in Pollock Pines
Need tree help in Pollock Pines? Please call us now at (530) 441-2256. It's the next town up the highway from Camino, and local pros get sent up often. Tell us about the tree and we'll book the visit.
Pollock Pines in a few lines
At 3,980 feet in the Sierra Nevada, Pollock Pines is the biggest mountain town on this list, with 7,112 people at the 2020 census. Placerville is about 13 miles west along Highway 50.
Wikipedia calls the surroundings a heavily timbered mountain region along the ridgetop on the south side of the American River's South Fork. That means a lot of fuel.
Pony Express riders passed through, too. The Twelve Mile House station stood in town.
Snow is the big test
Wikipedia says yearly snowfall ranges between 6 inches and 6 feet. NOAA's average is 63.4 inches, and January is the heaviest month at 15.4 inches.
Snow loads a pine like a sail. Dead tops break off. Weak forks split. A big limb lands on the roof or the car.
Do this before the first storm:
- Look up at every tall pine near the house. Look for dead tops and brown crowns.
- Check the forks of big trees for cracks.
- Note any tree that leans toward the drive. You need that road open.
- Take down the dead ones in the fall, when the ground is dry.
Winter calls cost more and run slower. Roads are icy, days are short, and crews have to dig in. If a tree can wait, book it for October.
Fire hazard on the ridge
Wikipedia puts the town in the "very high fire hazard severity zone" class. Grant money from the state's cap and trade program went to vegetation trimming on the ridgeline south of Highway 50.
For you, that means two things. Clearing around homes is taken seriously here. And a pile of slash next to a shed is the last thing you want to leave.
The El Dorado County Fire Protection District covers Pollock Pines. Its page asks you to remove dead plants and dead trees in the 30 to 100 foot zone, and to cut small conifers that grow between mature trees. Read the full list on our defensible space page.
Roof snow and power lines
Heavy snow on a pine does two things. It breaks limbs, and it pulls the whole tree toward the wires. After a storm, look at the trees near your power drop. If a limb hangs on a line, stay away and call the power company first. Then call us about the tree.
What tree removal costs here
These numbers come from national guides. They're a place to start, not a quote.
| What you need | What the guides list |
|---|---|
| Tree 60 to 80 feet tall | $850 to $2,000 |
| Tree over 80 feet tall | $1,200 to $2,500 and up |
| A pine tree | $250 to $1,600 |
| Crane hire for the tallest ones | about $500 |
Numbers from HomeGuide's tree removal page (Feb 2026) and Angi's tree removal page (updated Oct 2026).
Tall pines are the usual job on a Pollock Pines lot. HomeGuide says a dead tree can cost more than a live one. A winter rush costs more too. Same-day work can run 2 to 3 times the normal rate.
Before the pro comes up
- Clear a path to the tree if there's snow.
- Let us know about a steep or icy driveway.
- Point out the power drop.
- Mark the septic tank and the well.
Pollock Pines questions
Do you cover the whole town?
Yes, and the roads around it. Call (530) 441-2256 and tell us which road you're on.
Is November too late?
Not at all. Just know that snow can slow things down. Call early and say you'd like to get it done before the next storm.
Who handles fire inspections here?
The El Dorado County Fire Protection District covers Pollock Pines. Ask it what your lot needs.
Nearby
Folks in Pollock Pines also call about Sly Park and Fresh Pond. For dead pines, read about dead pine tree removal. The Camino home page lists the price ranges.