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Tree Removal in Somerset, CA
Yes, we serve Somerset. Call us now at (530) 423-3128. We'll find a local tree pro who doesn't mind a dirt road and set up a time to come out.
Give us your road and how long the driveway is. Out here, that's half the job.
Somerset at a glance
Three roads meet in Somerset: Bucks Bar, Grizzly Flat and Mount Aukum. Camino is about 6.25 miles to the north, and the town sits at 2,093 feet. The ZIP is 95684.
Settlers from Somerset, Ohio, got here first and borrowed their hometown's name. Today most of the business comes from small wineries and the folks who visit them.
Two things shape tree work here more than anything:
- Ten-acre parcels make up most of the land here.
- Main roads have asphalt. Nearly every side road and driveway is dirt or rock.
So jobs tend to be bigger, with more trees, more brush and a longer haul. The upside is room to work.
Fire season and the Caldor Fire
Somerset knows fire season well. During the Caldor Fire, on August 17, 2021, evacuations were ordered for Somerset, along with Grizzly Flats, Sly Park and Pollock Pines.
The Pioneer Fire Protection District covers this area. Its office is at 7061 Mt Aukum Road. The district says fire season usually runs from May 1 to October or November, depending on the weather.
Somerset is unincorporated, so the county's Chapter 8.09 rule applies. In short, clear 100 feet around every building. On ten acres, you won't clear it all. Focus on the 100 feet around the house, the driveway and the road edge.
A Somerset clearing list
- Dead pines and oaks within 100 feet of the house.
- Brush along the full length of the driveway. The county asks for 10 feet past each edge and 15 feet up.
- Limbs over the roof and any outbuildings.
- Ladder fuels, meaning brush and low limbs that let fire climb into the trees.
- Dead trees along the road that could block your way out.
If you're a senior, a veteran or on a low income, ask Pioneer Fire about its chipping program and its Defensible Space Assistance Program.
Getting ready
- Send directions. Dirt roads confuse a lot of phones.
- Say how long the driveway is and if a big truck fits.
- Mark the well, the propane tank and any vine rows.
- Tell us which trees are near the house and which are out on the acreage.
What removal runs around here in Somerset
Bigger parcels usually mean per-acre pricing for the brush and per-tree pricing for the big ones. HomeGuide lists heavy clearing, with thick brush and big trees, at $4,500 to $8,000 an acre. Light clearing runs $1,200 to $2,500 an acre.
A long dirt driveway adds time for trucks and gear. That's normal, so ask about it up front.
Want the brush gone without hauling? Forestry mulching grinds it in place. HomeGuide puts it at $500 to $1,000 and up per acre.
Somerset questions
Do you cover the wineries and ranches around Somerset?
Yes. Homes, ranches and vineyard land around Somerset are all in our area. Call (530) 423-3128.
When is fire season out here?
Pioneer Fire says it usually runs from May 1 into October or November. It depends on the year.
I have ten acres. Do I need to clear all of it?
The county rule is about 100 feet around buildings, plus the driveway and certain roads. That's the place to start.
Nearby towns
See Fair Play, Mount Aukum, Pleasant Valley and Diamond Springs. For acreage, read lot clearing. Or see the full town list.