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Tree Service in Gold River
Gold River is on our map. Ring (530) 670-0330 and we start searching for a pro who is at ease in tidy planned neighborhoods like yours.
Tell us your village, and what the tree is doing. That helps us match you with the right person.
A small place with 25 villages
Gold River lies between Rancho Cordova, Folsom and the American River. It is small, at 2.7 square miles. It is made up of detached houses, duplexes, triplexes and a condo complex.
One master body, the Gold River Community Association, covers all 25 separate villages. Every village has a sub-association of its own too, which makes for a lot of rule books.
It sounds a lot like El Dorado Hills, and it is. Both are planned communities with villages. But they are in different counties. Gold River is an unincorporated part of Sacramento County, so the county's rules apply, not El Dorado County's.
Tree rules, and who to ask first
Sacramento County has a Tree Preservation Ordinance, Title 19.12. The county says it covers native oaks on any property, including private residential lots. So an oak in a Gold River yard is likely covered.
Before work on a big native oak, ask the county tree coordinator or your pro. In an emergency, make people safe first.
Your village or the community association may have its own rules too. Check them before planned work. Do not wait on paperwork when a tree is on your roof.
Older owners, tall trees
The median age in Gold River is 56.1 years. That's higher than in most places. Many residents have lived here a long time, and the trees have grown with them.
Tall trees near a one-story roof are a common sight. After years of growth, limbs can reach over the eaves. If you can't climb a ladder to check, a pro can look for you.
Ask a neighbor or a family member to help you watch for problems. After any wind event, look up at the big trees in your yard. Dead branches, loose bark or a new lean are all worth a call.
What jobs cost
As a Sacramento-area town, Gold River sees Sacramento prices. A local guide's average for removing a tree is about $723, and most jobs ran $270 to $1,166.
Trimming a tree costs $175 to $750 in a national guide. A tree lying on the ground costs the least, at $75 to $150. Ask your pro for the price before the work starts.
In a planned village, ask about the cleanup too. Tidy streets mean neighbors notice a mess. A good pro leaves the lawn raked and the driveway swept, and you can ask for that up front.
Small steps that help a village
Walk your street after a windy night. Pick up small sticks that block a sidewalk or a drain. Let a neighbor know if a limb is hanging over their side.
If a big limb falls on shared land, tell your village manager. Many villages have a contact for common areas, and they can send a pro of their own.
For your own yard, keep a short list. Which trees are tall? Which hang over a roof? That list makes a call to us quick and clear.
Gold River questions
Did Gold River become part of Rancho Cordova?
No. The planned community opted out of joining the city. It stays an unincorporated part of Sacramento County.
My village has a design committee. Do I call them first?
For planned work, check with them. For an emergency, take care of safety first.
Can you help an older homeowner who can't climb or lift?
Yes. The phoning and the booking are ours. The pro handles the work itself.