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Tree Service in Shingle Springs
Neighbors in Shingle Springs, we can help. Ring (530) 670-0330 and we'll book someone local who can stop by and inspect your tree.
Shingle Springs is an easy drive east on Highway 50. Our pros use that road all the time.
A town on the highway
The town sits right on Highway 50, in Gold Country foothills. It covers about 8.2 square miles. Most homes are lived in by their owners: 77.6% were owner-occupied in the 2020 count.
That matters for tree calls. When a family owns a home for many years, the trees grow up with it. A young oak planted at move-in can be big and heavy by the time the kids leave.
The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians keeps its headquarters here. Tribal land follows the tribe's own rules, so if your tree stands on it, start with the tribe.
Where the name comes from
A gold miners' camp started the town. The name came from a horse-drawn machine that made shingles, up to 16,000 a day, beside the springs at the camp's western edge.
California has named the place a Historical Landmark, number 456. A long history means some very old trees. A tree can be older than the house beside it. If it worries you, a pro can look at its age and its health.
What storms do here
Limbs that hang over a long driveway can block your way out. Limbs that land on a fence can let the dog out.
Shingle Springs is unincorporated. County rules apply to trees on private land here. If an oak needs to come down and it is not an emergency, ask the county Planning Division or your pro about a permit.
When a storm is on the way, walk your property. Move cars and outdoor chairs away from big trees. Look at any limb that hangs over the roof.
Forecasters say scattered wind damage becomes possible when steady wind reaches 40 to 50 mph. When the forecast says that, plan ahead.
What jobs cost
Tree work in Shingle Springs costs about what it does in El Dorado Hills. The price table on the home page shows the ranges by tree height.
A tall tree behind a house may need a crane. Guides list crane help at $1,500 to $2,500. One guide says an emergency job in the Sacramento area averages about $1,084.
Long driveways and gates add time, so mention them. A photo of the gate and the tree helps your pro pick the right truck.
A quick look at the old oaks
Older lots here often have oaks that are far bigger than the house. They give lovely shade. They can also drop heavy limbs in summer.
Once a year, stand back and look at the whole crown. Is one side thin? Is a big limb reaching out far over the roof? Does it have a long, flat shape?
If something looks off, take a photo and call. A pro can tell if it is a small fix or a big one.
Shingle Springs questions
A limb is blocking my driveway. Is that an emergency?
It can be, if you need to get out. Call us and say so. We'll try to find a pro who can come soon.
My tree stands near the highway. Does that change things?
Maybe. If the tree could fall on a road, tell us. The pro may need to plan for traffic.
Can you help if I'm on tribal land?
Call us and tell us what you know. Tribal land follows the tribe's rules, so the tribe is the first call for permission.