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Tree Removal Services in Pollock Pines
Pick the job that sounds like yours. Then call (530) 454-8845. We match you with a local pro and book the visit.
Each page below covers the signs, the steps, the cost and the local rules. Read one, or just call.
Call (530) 454-8845or use the short estimate form
The six jobs
Burned tree removal
Trees hurt by the Caldor Fire, the King Fire or a smaller burn. Some look dead. Some look fine and aren't. Read about burned trees.
Beetle-killed tree removal
Pines and firs that bark beetles got into. We explain the signs and what to do with the wood. Read about beetle trees.
Defensible space tree removal
The 100 feet around the house. What the Fire Safe Council says, and what to take down. Read about defensible space.
Large trees near cabins
Tall trees near a roof, a deck or a power line. Rigging, cranes and snow. Read about big trees.
Permits and rules
County rules, state forest exemptions and burn permits. In plain words, with sources. Read about permits.
Stump grinding
Grinding versus digging out, and why to call 811. Read about stumps.
A quick price look
These are national ranges. Your pro quotes the real price once they've seen the tree.
| 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 |
| Tall, 60 to 80 ft | $800 to $1,500 | This Old House |
| Very tall, 80 ft and up | $1,000 to $2,000 | This Old House |
| With a crane | $1,500 to $2,500 | Fixr |
| Stump removal, most homes | $75 to $500 | This Old House |
Sources: This Old House (March 2026) and Fixr (January 2025).
Not sure which one you need?
Many jobs mix two or three of these. A dead pine next to a cabin is a beetle job, a big tree job and a stump job all at once. Just call. Tell us what you see.
What we do on every job
- Answer the phone. You get a person.
- Ask a few questions. The tree, the town, what's under it.
- Match you with a pro who works in your part of the county.
- Book the visit at a time that works for you.
- Help you compare. Want another quote? We'll line one up.
Where we work
We cover Pollock Pines and the towns around it. See the full town list, or go back to the home page.