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Tree Service in Pilot Hill
Pilot Hill is north of El Dorado Hills, and we cover it. Call (530) 670-0330 and we'll find a tree pro who's glad to make the drive into the hills.
Send us your road name and a word about the tree, and we'll get started.
Three camps and one name
Pilot Hill began as three mining camps. Centerville, Pilot Hill and Pittsfield were separate and close together. They joined under the name Centerville. The post office came in 1854 and gave the name Pilot Hill.
Mining began here in 1849. Today the town is a quiet place in El Dorado County, at an elevation of 1,175 feet. That's higher than El Dorado Hills, and the air feels it.
Visitors can pick lavender, olives and grapes in season at Enchanted April Farm, on historic Salmon Falls Road. Alabaster Cave is nearby.
Farm trees and visitors
Farm stops bring guests. People park under trees, walk under oaks and sit in the shade. That's lovely, and it also means a falling limb has a better chance of finding someone.
Run a farm stand or host guests? Watch the trees over parking areas and paths. A dead limb above a picnic table is a hazard that is easy to fix ahead of time.
A tree check before the busy season is cheap compared to an accident. Our hazard tree page has a checklist you can use yourself first.
Even without visitors, a farm lot has many trees and long distances. Olive and orchard trees need their own care, and a tree pro can say if a tree is hurt or just old.
Getting out to the hills
Pilot Hill roads wind and narrow. A big truck may not like a tight turn. Tell us about your driveway, and about any gate or one-lane bridge.
Out here, a storm can also take out power for a while. If lines are down, stay back at least 10 feet. Call 911 if anyone is in danger. A tree on a power line needs trained line workers before any tree pro can help.
Pilot Hill is unincorporated, so county rules apply to trees on private land. If a big oak needs to come down and it isn't urgent, ask the county Planning Division or your pro about permits.
What jobs cost
Per national cost guides, a tree of 30 to 60 feet costs $450 to $700. Grinding a stump runs $100 to $500.
A long drive can add a travel charge. Ask about it up front. A pro can often group several trees in one visit to save you money.
If your place is a working farm, tell the pro about animals, irrigation lines and fencing. They plan the cuts around all of it.
Before the busy season
If you host visitors in spring or fall, do a tree walk a few weeks early. That leaves time to book a pro before the calendar fills up.
Look at each tree over a path, a parking spot or a seating area. Dead limbs, loose bark and old cracks are the things to find.
Mark any tree you're unsure about with a bright ribbon. When the pro arrives, you can walk straight to it.
Pilot Hill questions
Will a tree pro drive all the way to Pilot Hill?
Not usually. Tell us where you are. We'll look for someone who works the area.
Can the pro look at my orchard trees?
We'll ask. Some pros work on orchard trees, and some don't. Say what you have when you call.
Can I get the wood chipped on site?
Often, yes. Ask your pro to price chipping and hauling both ways.