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Tree Removal in Fresh Pond
Dead or leaning tree in Fresh Pond? Call (530) 454-8845. We'll pair you with a local pro and set a day.
Fresh Pond sits 3 miles east of town, at 3,606 feet, with the same ZIP, 95726.
Call (530) 454-8845or use the short estimate form
A little Fresh Pond history
The Pony Express passed through Fresh Pond in the 1800s, when it was a logging camp with its own sawmill. The cafeteria that stood there burned in the 1970s, though its big wooden sign was kept by the businesses that followed.
The site is now the Fresh Pond Trading Post, a gas station and store. It's a handy landmark when you tell a pro where you are.
Snow is the story
Fresh Pond is high enough to get snow in winter. It's a popular spot for sledding and other snow play. Pollock Pines, a few miles west, sees from half a foot to 6 feet of snow in a year.
Sledding hills have trees. So do the pull-offs along Highway 50. Heavy snow breaks limbs. A dead top can come down on a car or a roof.
Here's a simple fall check:
- Walk your lot and look up.
- Note any dead tops or split trunks.
- Look at limbs that hang over the roof, the drive or the propane tank.
- Take pictures.
- Call (530) 454-8845 before the first big storm.
Highway 50 frontage
If your trees stand next to Highway 50, you have extra worry. A falling tree can hit cars. Tell the pro that the road is close. They may need to plan around traffic.
Roadside land may not be yours. If you're not sure where your line is, find your parcel map first.
Fire and the corridor
The Caldor Fire destroyed 1,005 structures and damaged 81 more, mostly in Grizzly Flats and the Highway 50 corridor. By August 20, 2021, the fire had burned nearly to Highway 50 and the highway was closed.
Fresh Pond sits on Highway 50. Take that seriously. Clear the 100 feet around your house, and get dead trees down.
What it costs
| What | Usual price | Where from |
|---|---|---|
| Short tree, to 30 ft | $150 to $450 | 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 |
| Any cedar | $500 to $2,000 | Fixr |
Prices above come from This Old House (March 2026) and Fixr (January 2025). They are national numbers, not quotes.
A winter prep list for a Fresh Pond lot
Snow country asks for a plan. Here's a short one:
- Get dead tops and split trunks down before the first big storm.
- Keep the driveway clear of low limbs so a plow or a truck can pass.
- Clear 10 feet around the propane tank, down to bare dirt.
- Check the roof edge for limbs that rub.
- Save a pro's number in your phone now.
Roads can slow in a storm, so a pro may run late. Plan for that.
Old lumber town, new worries
Sawmills used to run here, and the forest is back. Thick forest and snow don't mix well with dead trees. If you've bought a place and aren't sure which trees are sound, ask a pro to walk the lot once. A first look is a good way to rank the work and spread it over a few seasons.
Fresh Pond questions
How far is Fresh Pond from Pollock Pines?
About 3 miles east on Highway 50.
Can you work in snow?
Sometimes. Snow slows everything down. It's easier to book in fall.
Is Fresh Pond in the same ZIP as Pollock Pines?
Yes. The ZIP is 95726 for both.
How do I tell the pro where I am?
Use the Fresh Pond Trading Post as your landmark. It's the gas station and store on the old town site. Then give your street and any gate code.
Can you take a tree near the road?
Yes, but say so when you call. Roadside work may need cones, extra hands or a different time of day. Your pro will plan for it.
Will a dead tree wait until spring?
It might. It might not. Snow, ice and wind don't wait. If it's near a roof, a car or a line, don't gamble on it.
Nearby
See Pacific, Pollock Pines and Riverton. For big trees near a roof, read large trees near cabins.