Tree Removal Cost in Folsom, CA
Most residential removals in Folsom land between $750 and $5,000. Below is what drives that number, and where your tree likely falls.
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What a Removal Runs in Folsom
Height is the fastest way to ballpark a job. Measure roughly against your roofline — a single story is about 12 feet.
Under 30 ft
Fruit trees, young ornamentals, thin-trunk pines. Usually a half-day with a two-person crew.
30–50 ft
Most backyard maples, ash, and locust. Climbed and lowered in sections if the yard is tight.
50–80 ft
Valley oaks, sycamores, mature redwoods. Full day, rigging, and often a chipper on the street.
80 ft and up
Heritage oaks and tall pines over a roof. Crane or bucket work, two days on some properties.
Ranges are for healthy, standard-access trees. Your written estimate is the real number.
Six Things That Change the Number
Two 60-foot oaks on the same street can price a thousand dollars apart. Almost all of the difference comes down to how hard the tree is to reach and where the wood can go.
Access to the tree
A tree we can drop in the front yard with the chipper at the curb is the cheapest job there is. Back corner of a fenced yard, no gate wide enough for equipment, and everything gets carried out by hand.
What is underneath it
Open lawn means we can fell whole sections. A roof, pool, fence, or power line means every limb gets roped down one at a time, which takes hours longer.
Trunk diameter
Height gets the quote in the ballpark, but diameter sets the tonnage. A short, fat trunk can outweigh a tall skinny one and cost more to cut and haul.
Condition of the wood
Dead, hollow, or storm-split trees cannot be climbed safely. That pushes the job into a bucket truck or crane, which carries its own day rate.
Stump and debris
Grinding the stump runs $100 to $400 on top. Some homeowners keep the rounds for firewood and save on haul-off; tell us at the estimate either way.
Timing
A scheduled removal costs less than a limb on the roof at 11pm. Emergency and after-hours work carries a premium because the crew and equipment come out on the spot.
Three Recent Folsom Removals
Same-size trees, different prices. The details are what set them apart.
45 ft ash, open front lawn
Truck and chipper right at the curb, nothing under the drop zone. Down, chipped, and raked out in four hours.
50 ft oak over a pool
Every limb roped and lowered past the pool and a neighbor's fence. Same height as the ash, three times the labor.
75 ft pine, storm-split
Trunk cracked at 20 feet, so no climbing it. Crane picked the top out over the garage, plus stump grinding.
A Cheap Quote Is Not Always the Cheap Job
The lowest bid on a big tree is often someone without insurance. If a limb goes through your roof and they are not covered, the claim lands on your homeowner's policy. Ask any company for three things before work starts.
Certificate of insurance
General liability and workers' comp, sent from the insurer, not a photo of a card.
The price in writing
One number covering removal, cleanup, and haul-off, with the stump listed separately.
Who cleans up
Confirm the wood leaves the property. Plenty of low bids stop at dropping the tree.
Tree Removal Cost FAQs
What is the average cost of tree removal in Folsom?
Most residential removals fall between $750 and $5,000. The middle of that range — roughly $1,600 to $3,500 — covers the 50 to 80 foot oaks and redwoods we see most around Folsom.
Is the stump included in the removal price?
No, and it should be a separate line on any quote you get. Grinding adds $100 to $400 depending on diameter. Bundling it with the removal is cheaper than bringing the grinder back later.
Does homeowner's insurance pay for tree removal?
Usually only when the tree has already damaged a covered structure. A healthy tree you simply want gone is out of pocket. If a tree is on your house right now, photograph it before anything moves and call your carrier alongside us.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Folsom?
Some trees are protected by city ordinance, especially native oaks over a certain trunk size and anything in a street right-of-way. We check before we quote and tell you if a permit applies.
Can I lower the price?
A few ways. Keep the rounds for firewood, skip the stump for now, move cars and patio furniture before we arrive, or bundle several trees into one visit. Scheduling in the slow season helps too.
Why did another company quote half as much?
Compare what the two quotes cover. Low bids often leave out haul-off, the stump, or insurance. Ask for the certificate of insurance and a written scope, then the numbers are worth comparing.
Get a Free Written Estimate
Tell us the tree and we'll price it, usually the same day.
Same Pricing Across Folsom
Crews run daily throughout the area. If you're just outside the list below, call and ask.
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