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Tree Removal in Pacific
Storm-hurt tree in Pacific? Call (530) 454-8845. We'll get a pro lined up and a time booked.
Pacific is a small community on Highway 50, 3.25 miles east of Pollock Pines. Elevation is 3,396 feet.
Call (530) 454-8845or use the short estimate form
What Pacific is
Pacific is a small community along Highway 50. It's easy to mix up with Pacific House, and the names do overlap.
The post office tells the story. One ran in Pacific from 1880 to 1893 and again from 1894 to 1958. After that, mail service was transferred to Pacific House, close by.
If you're not sure whether your address says Pacific or Pacific House, don't worry. We cover both. Just say your street.
The 1972 tornado
Here's a Pacific fact that surprises people. A tornado struck Pacific on October 1, 1972. The storms also left hail 3 inches deep.
That's old news now. It still tells you something. Storms up here can be rough, and the trees take the hit. A tree that was cracked in an old storm can fail later.
Check your trees after a storm
After any big wind or hail, walk your lot. Look for these:
- Split trunks or limbs.
- Leaning trees that stood straight before.
- Torn bark and open wounds.
- Roots lifting the dirt.
- Limbs "hung up" in other trees.
Don't pull on a hung-up limb. It can fall on you. Call a pro.
Highway 50 and the lines
Pacific lies along Highway 50. Power lines may run near the road. Trees near them are a risk. PG&E says customers are responsible for keeping their own service wires free of vegetation. Anything bigger is a utility matter.
Never touch a downed line. PG&E says downed powerlines can kill you.
Fire notes
Pacific is an unincorporated community, so county rules apply. The county Fire Safe Council describes defensible space as the 100-foot area around the home. The council also says you don't need to cut every tree. It's about spacing, limbing up and clearing dead stuff.
What it costs
Wind-damaged trees can get costly. An emergency job may run up to $5,000, says This Old House.
| What | Usual price | Where from |
|---|---|---|
| Short tree, to 30 ft | $150 to $400 | Fixr |
| Mid-size, 30 to 60 ft | $450 to $700 | Fixr |
| Any pine | $200 to $1,500 | Fixr |
| Emergency job | up to $5,000 | This Old House |
Sources: Fixr (updated January 2025); This Old House (updated March 2026). National figures, not quotes.
Insurance and storm damage
Fixr says that if a tree falls on your home or other covered structure, or comes down from a covered peril in the yard, your insurance may cover all or part of the removal.
So after a storm, take photos before anything is moved. Call your insurance company. Then call us. Your pro can put the details on paper for the claim.
Keep receipts. Ask the pro to list each tree and what was done. It's boring paperwork, and it matters if there's a dispute later.
What to tell the pro
When you call about a Pacific job, have this ready:
- Your road, and which side of Highway 50 you're on.
- How many trees, and whether they were hit by wind.
- Whether any limbs are hung up in other trees.
- Whether anything has already landed on a roof, a car or a line.
Pacific questions
Is Pacific the same as Pacific House?
They're close neighbors. The old Pacific post office moved to Pacific House in 1958. We cover both.
Did the tornado hit my street?
We don't know. The record says a tornado struck Pacific on October 1, 1972. That's all we have.
Is a split tree an emergency?
If it's over a roof or a car, yes. Keep people away and call.
What's the ZIP code for Pacific?
95726, the same as Pollock Pines.
My tree is cracked but standing. Is it safe?
Not necessarily. A crack can mean the trunk is failing. Keep people and cars away from it, and call.
Can I clean up fallen limbs myself?
Small ones, yes. Anything big, hung up, or near a line, leave to a pro.
Nearby
See Fresh Pond, Riverton and Pollock Pines. Read about permits.