Tree Removal in Coloma
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Coloma's in our area, down in the river valley where the Gold Rush kicked off. Phone (530) 479-3598 and we'll send a tree pro over to size things up.
Tell us if you're near the river or up on the canyon slopes. The job changes a lot between the two.
Where it all started
Gold turned up at Sutter's Mill in Coloma on January 24, 1848, found by James Marshall. The Gold Rush followed. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park now covers the site, and the National Historic Landmark District label came on July 4, 1961.
Coloma's name traces to Cullumah, a Nisenan word for beautiful. A Culloma post office opened in 1849, renamed Coloma in 1851.
Small town, low in the canyon
At the 2020 census the town had just 521 residents. It's down at roughly 764 feet beside the South Fork American River, way under Shingle Springs.
For forecasts it sits in the valley-side weather zone, the one the National Weather Service names for Sacramento Metro and the western end of El Dorado and Amador.
Who covers fire here
Station 74, over on Firehouse Road in Lotus, serves Coloma too. It's unstaffed, but the county fire district keeps its Swift Water Rescue boat there, which makes sense on a rafting river. It's also a spot ambulances move up to for coverage.
The Coloma-Lotus Fire Safe Council is the neighborhood group on the county council's list. Good folks to ask about chipping days.
Lots that touch the park or the river
If your land borders the state park, keep all work on your own side. Flag the line before the pro starts.
Near the river, think about where the wood goes. Don't let brush or chips slide down toward the water. And ask the pro how they'll get gear in on a steep bank, since that changes the price more than anything.
A quick Coloma checklist:
- Where's the property line with the park or a neighbor?
- Is the tree on a slope above the house, or below it?
- Can a truck get close, or does everything get carried?
- Any rafting business or road traffic to plan around?
Getting the wood out
Coloma lots can be tight and steep. Before you sign off on a price, ask these three things:
- Does the price include chipping, or will the brush be left in piles?
- Will the logs be hauled, or cut and left as firewood?
- If the stump stays, how low will it be cut?
Price notes for Coloma
For a tree 30 to 60 feet tall, This Old House lists $450 to $1,200. Pines on that same chart go for $250 to $1,500. Add chipping at $65 to $125 if you want the brush gone, per LawnStarter.
Hard access is the big cost driver here. This Old House says a tree in a hard-to-reach spot or on a steep slope takes more effort and equipment.
Asked in Coloma
Can I cut trees on the state park side of my fence?
No. Only on your own land. Talk to the park about anything past your line.
Is there a fire station in Coloma?
Nearest one is Station 74, on Firehouse Road over in Lotus. Covers both towns. No full-time crew, but the swift water rescue boat lives there.
What's a good month for river lot work?
Mid-October through January works well. That's outside the Fire Safe Council's no-prune window for pines, which runs February to mid-October.
More places
Close to you: Lotus, Gold Hill and Pilot Hill. Start over at tree removal in Shingle Springs. See all the places we cover.