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Tree Removal in Pleasant Valley
Sick or leaning tree down the hill in Pleasant Valley? Call (530) 454-8845. We'll get a local pro to your gate.
Pleasant Valley is about 6.5 miles from Pollock Pines in a straight line, to the southwest. It lies 3.5 miles south of Camino.
Call (530) 454-8845or use the short estimate form
Down the hill
Pleasant Valley sits at 2,461 feet. That's about 1,500 feet lower than Pollock Pines. Ask your pro what snow does at your height.
The community is old. Mail came through here from 1864 to 1917. The name has stuck ever since.
Tell us your street when you call, so we know it's this Pleasant Valley.
A mix of trees
You may have oaks, pines or both on one lot. That mix matters for two reasons.
- Oaks have county rules. The county has an oak ordinance. Basic oak trimming and upkeep needs no permit, says the Fire Safe Council. Taking an oak down is another question. Ask the county first.
- Pines have beetle problems. Beetles go after pines that are already weak from drought, disease or damage, says UC IPM.
Your pro will tell you which rule applies to which tree.
Grass and brush
The Fire Safe Council's advice is to cut grass to 4 inches or less and limb trees up at least 6 feet. Low branches over tall grass can carry flames up into a tree.
That's why limbing up matters here, even if you don't remove a single tree.
Where the fire help is
The county Fire Safe Council offers free defensible space work for veterans, seniors, low-income and disabled homeowners on the Western Slope. It's one free service a year. It doesn't take trees bigger than 7 inches across.
Another council program splits the cost of taking out dead and dying trees. The council covers up to $4,000, and your share is 25%. The portal is closed for now, since the grant money is nearly used up.
Storm checks
Heavy rain softens the ground. Trees can lean or fall when roots lose their grip. After a big storm, check:
- Leaning trees that were straight before.
- Soil heaved up around a trunk.
- Limbs hung up in other trees.
- Trees close to a creek bank.
If a creek runs through your lot, the Fire Safe Council says you possibly need special permission from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to work on the vegetation. Ask before work starts.
What it costs
| What | Usual price | Where from |
|---|---|---|
| Short tree, to 30 ft | $150 to $450 | This Old House |
| Mid-size, 30 to 60 ft | $450 to $1,200 | This Old House |
| Any oak | $200 to $2,000 | This Old House |
| Any cedar | $250 to $1,500 | This Old House |
Price source: This Old House, March 2026 update. A national number, not a quote.
Write it down
A written record helps later. Make a short list of your trees, with a photo and a note for each:
- Which tree it is, and where.
- What looks wrong.
- Whether it is an oak.
- How close it is to a building, a line or a creek.
Hand the list to the pro. It speeds up the price, and it keeps everybody honest on the day.
Lines, fences and the neighbors
Lower, rolling land often means fences, gates and a power drop running across the lot. Show the pro where each one sits. A limb that lands on a fence costs more than the tree.
If a tree leans toward the neighbor's land, say so up front. A short talk with the neighbor beforehand keeps the peace, and the pro will know which way to work.
Pleasant Valley questions
Is it the Pleasant Valley near Camino?
Yes. We mean the one south of Camino.
Does the county need to OK an oak removal?
Ask the county planning office. Basic trimming doesn't need a permit, says the Fire Safe Council.
Is fire a worry this low?
Yes. Grass and brush burn here too. The county's defensible space rule applies to the first 100 feet around a home.
When is the best time to book?
Before the wet season, when the ground is firm and trucks get in. Rain can slow things down.
Will the pro leave a mess?
Ask for cleanup in writing. Chips, logs and limbs can be hauled, left or stacked. You pick.
Nearby
See Camino, Somerset, Apple Hill and Pollock Pines.