Tree Trimming Questions

Calling us

So who climbs the tree?

An independent tree pro from the area. Our job is the phone call, sorting out what the tree needs, and booking someone whose rounds include your road. The pro handles the work and names the price.

What does a call cost me?

Zero. Questions are free, and so is getting a visit booked.

How soon will a pro show up?

It swings with the season and the pros' workload. Whatever they tell us, we pass straight on to you.

Where do you set up visits?

Placerville plus places like Diamond Springs, El Dorado, Camino, Pollock Pines, Coloma and Shingle Springs. Every town is listed on our towns page.

Could I compare two quotes?

Absolutely. Mention it on the call and we'll go looking for another pro too.

Trees

Trimming or pruning, which is it?

Most folks treat them as one thing. Fixr draws a line, with trimming for appearance and pruning for health. Either way, where each cut lands and what month it's made in matter most.

How often should a tree be trimmed?

LawnStarter says most mature trees need it every three to five years, young trees every two to three, and fruit trees every year.

Is topping ever a good idea?

Hardly ever. The arborist group says topping weakens a tree and raises the risk of limbs breaking later.

Why does my oak need a different month than my neighbor's?

Probably different oaks. The UC Master Gardener rule is winter for oaks that drop their leaves and summer for evergreen oaks.

Branches are tangled in the wire running to my house. Whose problem?

Yours, says PG&E. That wire is called the service drop, and owners keep it clear. PG&E will cut your power briefly at no charge so the work is safe.

Will trimming stop bark beetles?

Pruning out a few infested limbs can help, UC says. A trunk under heavy attack usually means the whole tree has to go.

Who deals with the pile of branches?

Ask whether hauling or chipping is in the quote. The county Fire Safe Council also offers free chipping whenever grant money allows.