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Tree Removal in Somerset
Big rural lot in Somerset with trees to fix? Call (530) 454-8845. We'll match you with a pro who's used to long driveways.
Somerset is about 9 miles from Pollock Pines in a straight line. It's 6.25 miles south of Camino.
Call (530) 454-8845or use the short estimate form
What Somerset looks like
Somerset is where Bucks Bar, Grizzly Flat and Mount Aukum roads come together. Its ZIP is 95684, and it sits at 2,093 feet.
Most of the land is cut into ten-acre properties. The main roads are asphalt, but almost all of the other roads and driveways are dirt and rock. The main business is boutique wineries and wine tourism.
The first settlers came from Somerset, Ohio. They named the place after home.
Ten acres is a lot of trees
A ten-acre parcel has a lot of ground to look after. That changes how tree work goes:
- More trees, more choices. You may want a plan, not one-off jobs.
- Long driveways. A truck has to get in, and the driveway has to stay open for fire engines.
- Distance. A tree far from the house is a lower priority than one right next to it.
The county Fire Safe Council says defensible space is the 100-foot area around your home. On ten acres, that's a small part. Start there, then work outward.
For many trees, Fixr says a land-clearing company may price by the acre. It gives $500 to $2,500 for a lightly wooded acre, and up to $5,000 for a heavier one.
Caldor reached Somerset's doorstep
On August 17, 2021, Somerset was on the evacuation list, along with Grizzly Flats and Pollock Pines. Somerset is on the road to Grizzly Flats, where the fire destroyed around 500 buildings.
If your land saw smoke or ash, look at your trees. Scorched trunks and brown needles mean trouble. Ask a pro to check. See our burned tree page.
Dirt driveways and fire access
With dirt driveways, tree limbs can reach out over the track. Tall trucks and fire engines need room. Trim or remove trees that crowd the drive. Check after storms for limbs that fell across.
Tell the pro how the driveway climbs, and if there's a gate. Mark where the pro should park.
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 | $900 to $2,000 | Fixr |
| Light timber, per acre | $500 to $2,500 | Fixr |
| Dense timber, per acre | up to $5,000 | Fixr |
Prices above come from This Old House (March 2026) and Fixr (January 2025). They are national numbers, not quotes.
Working around the wineries
Wine tourism is Somerset's main business, so many properties have visitors. If you run a tasting room or a vineyard, tell the pro about your open days. Noise and trucks and chippers don't mix with a tasting.
Ask for a start time before visitors arrive. Ask where the logs will stay. A pile of fresh logs by the driveway isn't a good look for guests.
Vineyard rows and irrigation lines are easy to break. Mark them with flags before work starts.
Mount Aukum Road and the backcountry
Those three main roads feed a web of side roads, and many calls come from folks out on them. When you call, name the side road and your nearest cross street. Pros find rural addresses by landmarks as much as by numbers.
Somerset questions
How big are the lots?
Most land in the Somerset area is divided into ten acre properties, per Wikipedia. Yours may differ.
Can you reach a back-lot tree?
That depends on the road in. Tell the pro about gates, grades and washouts.
Is Somerset in the Caldor zone?
Evacuations were ordered for Somerset on August 17, 2021. Ask a pro to check your trees if smoke reached you.
Do dirt roads cost more to work on?
They can, if they're narrow or steep. Tell the pro early. A short walk through the property clears it up.
Is Somerset in El Dorado County?
Yes. Somerset is not a city, so county rules apply.
Nearby
See Grizzly Flats, Pleasant Valley, Camino and Pollock Pines.