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Tree Removal in Sierra Springs
Tree trouble in Sierra Springs? Call (530) 454-8845. We'll match you with a local pro and book the visit.
Sierra Springs is about 3.7 miles from Pollock Pines in a straight line. That's close enough that most pros here know the roads.
Call (530) 454-8845or use the short estimate form
A neighborhood that organized
Sierra Springs is an unincorporated community at 3,323 feet. What stands out is the neighbors. The Sierra Springs Regional Fire Safe Council works to keep Sierra Springs and its neighboring communities fire free and fire safe, through education, fire prevention work and emergency response. There's also a Sierra Springs Owners Association.
That matters for you in two ways. First, there may be neighborhood rules about tree work. Check with the association before you book. Second, neighbors here already think about fire. Your dead tree is their worry too.
Talk to the neighbors first
A tree on one lot can drop on the next one.
The county Fire Safe Council's hazardous tree program asks for a signed consent form from the neighbor when a tree could land on neighboring property. You don't have to be in that program to use the idea. A short chat before the saw starts saves hard feelings.
Think about the 100 feet
The county Fire Safe Council describes defensible space as the 100-foot area around your home, split into 3 zones. In a neighborhood like this one, the zones can run into the neighbor's yard. Your tree might be inside their zone and theirs in yours.
So work together when you can. A pro can walk both sides.
- Limb trees up at least 6 feet off the ground.
- Take out dead limbs.
- Keep grass at 4 inches or less.
- Thin dense groups of trees. UC IPM says crowded stands favor beetles.
Free help to look into
The county council runs a free chipping service, two visits a year for primary homes. Chippers take material up to 7 inches across, and they leave the chips on your lot. They won't take pine needles or root balls. They don't work on Red Flag days.
Good for the small stuff. The big trees need a pro.
What it costs
| What | Usual price | Where from |
|---|---|---|
| Short tree, to 30 ft | $150 to $400 | Fixr |
| Mid-size, 30 to 60 ft | $450 to $700 | Fixr |
| Tall, 60 to 100 ft | $900 to $1,200 | Fixr |
| Chipping on site | $50 to $100 | Fixr |
Price source: Fixr, January 2025 update. National numbers, not quotes.
Guides differ. This Old House shows $800 to $1,500 for trees 60 to 80 feet. Get a real price from your pro.
Questions for the association
Before you book, ask the owners association three things:
- Does the neighborhood need approval for removing a tree?
- Are there rules about where logs and chips can sit?
- Is there a quiet-hours or work-hours rule for chain saws?
Write down the answers. Send them to the pro. It keeps surprises away on the day.
Also ask the Sierra Springs fire safe group about neighborhood chipping days or shared work. Shared jobs can save money.
Good to know before you book
The county Fire Safe Council's chipping program is free for primary homes and runs twice a year. So you can have a pro take the trees down, and book chipping for the branches. Keep rocks, dirt, wire and lumber out of the piles, and point the cut ends toward the road.
Sierra Springs questions
Do I need the owners association's OK?
Check. We don't know your neighborhood's rules. Ask the association before work starts.
Is there fire help for Sierra Springs?
Yes. The Sierra Springs Regional Fire Safe Council works on fire safety here. The county council has the chipping and tree programs.
Can you handle a tree on the property line?
Yes. Tell us it's on the line when you call.
Is the neighborhood near Pollock Pines?
Yes, it's about 3.7 miles away in a straight line.
Do I get a better price for a few trees?
Often a pro will quote a few trees together. Ask about it when you book.
Nearby
See Sly Park, Camino and Pollock Pines. For crowded stands, read defensible space.