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Tree Removal in Clarksville, CA
Yes, we cover Clarksville. Call us now at (530) 907-1917. A local pro will make the trip, even if your place is a ways off the main road. We'll book it.
Clarksville is a small spot on the map near El Dorado Hills, so we count it.
Call (530) 907-1917or use the online form
Clarksville in a few lines
Clarksville dates to the gold rush. Over a thousand people lived here at the peak, along with shops and other businesses. Twenty were left by 1931.
Little remains of those days. The Clarksville Heritage Society works to keep the town's history alive. The post office ran from 1855 to 1924, then again from 1927 to 1934.
The place sits at about 676 feet above sea level.
What the low elevation means
Oak rules from the county reach private land up to 4,000 feet. At 676 feet, Clarksville is far below that. So the oak rules apply here.
Clarksville isn't a city, either. No city rules step in. It's county rules, plus any HOA or deed rules on your parcel.
If your property has deed rules, read them. The county's own code says deed restrictions are private agreements that stay with the property.
Old ground and what's under it
A gold camp that once held hundreds of people leaves marks on the land. Old foundations, old ditches and old roadbeds can sit under the brush. A tree growing through one is tough to work around.
Mention the road you take in, and whether the last stretch is dirt. A truck with a chipper is long and heavy, and the pro will want to plan the way in. Tell the pro what you know about the ground. If you've found old stonework or bricks, mention it before anybody brings in a stump grinder.
Also, if you think a site is historic, ask the Heritage Society or the county before big digging. We can't say what's protected. They can.
The order to do things
- Walk the lot and note anything unusual in the ground.
- Mark each oak and measure the trunk four feet six inches off the ground.
- Ask whether a dead-tree, storm or fire exemption fits.
- If you have a lot of oaks, ask about the woodland rules.
- Ask a local pro for the price in writing.
- Book after approvals.
The details are on the oak page.
Dead trees and fire
Out on larger lots, dead trees and dry brush are the usual calls. County fire code counts dead or dying trees as hazardous vegetation, and it wants a ring of defensible space, 100 feet or more, around a building. The county may also clear a neglected lot and collect the cost through a lien.
If a dead tree is an oak, the exemption needs a fire official's inspection and a letter to the county. The oak page has the steps.
The Fire Safe Council offers free chipping to Western Slope homeowners, for primary homes only.
Getting ready
- Clear a path to the tree for a truck.
- Mark any old wells or pipes.
- Take photos of the tree and the ground around it.
- Note any overhead lines.
What removal runs near Clarksville
National ranges, not quotes.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Short trees (30 ft or less) | $150 to $400 |
| Tall trees (60-100 ft) | $900 to $1,200 |
| Diseased tree | $400 to $900 |
| Stump grinding | $150 to $300 |
Sources: Fixr tree removal guide and stump grinding guide (updated January 2025).
Clarksville questions
Is Clarksville a city?
No. It's an unincorporated community, so county rules apply.
Do you come out this far?
Yes. Call (530) 907-1917 and say where you are.
What if I find old stonework while the stump is out?
Stop and call the county or the Heritage Society before you dig more.
Nearby towns
Close by are Latrobe, El Dorado Hills and Rescue. See all the towns.