Tree Service in Folsom
Folsom is just over the county line, and we take calls from there. It's about 10 miles west of Cameron Park on Highway 50. Call (530) 999-7156. Plenty of pros cross the county line, and we'll book one who knows Folsom streets.
No cost to call. Once the pro sees the tree, you get a price.
A city in a different county
Folsom is a city in Sacramento County, not El Dorado County. A January 1, 2026 estimate put its population at about 95,680. That's a big, busy place, with trees in yards and along streets.
That can mean different rules. A city can set its own tree rules, and they may not match anything in Cameron Park. Before a big tree comes down, above all a native oak, check with the City of Folsom. Your pro can help with that step.
Storm-damaged trees are a special case. Ask the city what it needs from you after an emergency. Make the tree safe first if it's on the house.
Valley storms hit Folsom hard
Folsom gets the valley wind. The weather service puts Folsom in its Sacramento Metro forecast zone, not the foothill zone we're in. So its wind forecast follows the valley, not the hills.
Winter 2023 showed how bad it gets. During the January 2023 storms, gusts of over 60 miles per hour knocked down trees across the Sacramento Valley. Power went out for more than 500,000 SMUD and PG&E customers.
The lake plays a part. Folsom Dam was built in 1956 and made Folsom Lake. Wind running across open water hits the first trees on shore with nothing to slow it down.
What to do after a valley wind
Street trees first. If a city tree fell from the strip by the road, call the city. If it came from your yard, it's yours to handle.
Then look up. Check your own trees for hanging limbs and cracked tops before anyone walks under them.
Lines down? Keep back and call 911. Folsom is in SMUD's area, so for a power outage call SMUD, not PG&E. Not sure? Check your bill.
A high point for the county. Carpenter Hill in Folsom, at 831 feet, is the highest spot in Sacramento County. Trees on the high ground there take the wind head on.
Costs
City lots are tight. Fences, cars and close neighbors mean more roping and more time. Today's Homeowner puts the Sacramento average for a removal at roughly $723 (typical range $270 to $1,166). Storm calls often run higher.
Before the next storm
Check big limbs over the roof, the driveway and the street. Before a high wind, the weather service says to trim branches back from the house and the power lines.
Look for warning signs. Cracks in the trunk, big dead branches, and fresh cracks in the dirt near a leaning tree are all on the ISA's checklist.
Call before it's urgent. A planned visit on a calm day is easier to set up than one during a storm, when every pro in the valley is busy.
Folsom questions
Do you cover Folsom even though it's another county?
Yes. It's close to Cameron Park and within our area.
Storm wrecked my Folsom oak. Is there paperwork?
Ask the city before the work. If the tree is on your house, make it safe first, then call the city.
Who handles a fallen street tree?
If it grew in the city strip by the road, call the city. We help with trees on your own property.
Close by
Across the lake, see tree service in Granite Bay. East on 50: tree service in El Dorado Hills. Tree on the roof tonight? Go to emergency tree removal. Every town: listed here.