Tree Removal in Mount Aukum

Yes, we cover Mount Aukum. Call us now at (530) 423-3128. We'll book someone local who doesn't mind the drive.

We know it's a ways out. Tell us your road and we'll take it from there.

A little about Aukum

Most folks just call it Aukum. The official name is Mount Aukum, and the Miwok name is Ochum. It's an unincorporated community at 2,155 feet, with the ZIP 95656.

It's about 8.5 miles northeast of Plymouth. The post office has a funny history. It ran as Aukum from 1895 to 1914, and again from 1920 to 1961. Then it was changed to Mount Aukum.

The weather service's nearest named place for this spot comes back as River Pines. That tells you how rural it is.

Pioneer Fire rules for burning

Mount Aukum is in the Pioneer Fire Protection District. If you plan to burn the branches after tree work, here's what the district says:

Get a residential burn permit. It's good for three fire seasons.
Keep each pile to 4 feet across, at most.
Call the burn day hotline first at 530-621-5897.
Call that line even in winter. The district says you have to call right before you burn.

Station 38 is on Mt Aukum Road. The district also keeps sand and sandbags at the Fireman's Hall, across the street from Station 38 at 7060 Mt Aukum Road.

Clearing around an Aukum home

The county's Chapter 8.09 covers Aukum, since it's unincorporated. The basics:

100 feet of defensible space around the house and other buildings.
Up to 300 feet if more is needed.
The driveway cleared 10 feet past the edge and 15 feet high.
Dead trees near the house handled first.

State law doesn't ask you to cut healthy trees for this. Thin, limb up, and clear under them instead.

Getting ready for the pro

Give clear directions. Map apps get lost on back roads out here.
Open gates and put the dogs up.
Tell us if the drive is too narrow for a big truck.
Point out the well, the propane tank and the power drop.
Say if you want the wood left for your stove.

Picture to add here: a small rural home with a cleared yard and pines at the edge, simple drawing (WebP, under 60 KB, width and height set)

What removal runs around here out here

Distance is part of the price in a place like Aukum. A pro driving out from town may charge a bit more, or want to do more than one job while there. Ask about any trip charge before you say yes.

That's a good reason to bundle. HomeGuide says several trees in one visit can lower the price per tree 10% to 25%. Add stumps the same day too. HomeGuide puts each extra stump at $30 to $60.

For a typical medium tree, 30 to 60 feet, Angi lists $450 to $1,200.

Mount Aukum questions

Is Mount Aukum too far for you?

Not at all. Mount Aukum is on our list. Call (530) 423-3128 and tell us which road you live off.

How long is a Pioneer burn permit good for?

Three fire seasons, the district says. Piles can be 4 feet across at most.

Where can I get sandbags?

Pioneer Fire puts sand and sandbags at the Fireman's Hall, across from Station 38 on Mt Aukum Road.

Can I do the brush and just hire out the big trees?

Plenty of people do. Brush and small stuff are DIY jobs for a lot of folks. Big trees near the house are where a pro earns the price.

Nearby towns

See Somerset, Fair Play, Grizzly Flats and Diamond Springs. Clearing for fire season? Look at defensible space tree removal. Or see the town list.