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Tree Removal in Riverton

Tree problem near the river in Riverton? Call (530) 454-8845. We'll book a local pro to come take a look.

Riverton is about 7.7 miles east of Pollock Pines in a straight line. It sits at 3,238 feet, with the same ZIP as Pollock Pines, 95726.

Call (530) 454-8845or use the short estimate form

Where Riverton sits

Riverton sits beside the South Fork of the American River, 8.5 miles west of Kyburz. It used to be called Moore's Station. The site was on a toll road run by John M. Moore.

Today the community is registered as California Historical Landmark #705. A post office ran here from 1893 to 1898.

Riverton sits right along the river. Ask yourself how steep your lot is.

Trees on steep ground

Trees on a slope behave differently than trees on flat land. A few things to keep in mind:

• Which way will it fall? A tree on a slope tends to go downhill, which may not be where you want it.
• Roots. Soil on a slope can slip. Roots can lose their hold.
• Access. A truck often can't get close. Pieces may have to be carried out.
• Rolling logs. Cut wood can roll. Pros block logs before they cut.

Tell the pro about the slope. Send photos from below and from above.

Near the river

The Fire Safe Council says that if your property is near a river or a seasonal stream, you possibly need special permission to work on the vegetation. It tells people to contact the California Department of Fish and Wildlife if they think they need a permit.

In Riverton, the South Fork is right there. Ask before the pro starts. Our permits page has more.

Caldor and the corridor

The Caldor Fire destroyed 1,005 structures and damaged 81, mostly in Grizzly Flats and along the Highway 50 corridor. By August 20 of that year the fire neared Highway 50, and the road was shut.

If trees near you were scorched, or if fire got close, look at your trunks. Burned trees can drop limbs without warning.

Old trees, old roads

Riverton began as a toll road stop. Old places often have old trees. Big old trees need careful work.

Fixr says a crane may be needed for trees 80 feet or more. On a steep, narrow lot, a crane may not fit. Ask your pro how they'd do it.

What it costs

Prices above come from This Old House (March 2026) and Fixr (January 2025). They are national numbers, not quotes.

Steep or hard-to-reach sites tend to cost more. Ask for the price in writing.

Photos help on a slope

A pro can't tell much from a flat photo of a slope. So take pictures from three spots: below the tree, beside it and above it. Add one wide shot that shows the house, the road and the river.

Write down how steep the lot is in your own words. "Steep enough that I use a rope" is useful.

Send the photos when you call. The pro can often plan the gear before the first visit.

Nearby

See White Hall, Pacific and Pollock Pines. For stumps on a slope, read stump grinding.