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Tree Removal in Latrobe, CA
Yes, we cover Latrobe. Call us now at (530) 907-1917. A local pro will walk your parcel, and we'll book the day.
Latrobe lies south of El Dorado Hills. The road of the same name runs between the two.
Call (530) 907-1917or use the online form
Latrobe in a few lines
Latrobe is a small community now. In its day, it was a railroad town with 700 to 800 people. It was the end of the line for the Placerville and Sacramento Rail Road.
The railroad's chief engineer picked the name. He honored Benjamin Henry Latrobe II, an engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The post office ran from 1864 to 1921.
The town sits at about 761 feet. That's well under the 4,000-foot line in the county's oak rules.
Latrobe Road and the old tracks
Latrobe Road is a main road in El Dorado Hills. West of it, the south edge of the El Dorado Hills area follows tracks that the Southern Pacific once used between Folsom and Placerville. So when you see an old rail line out here, you're seeing the history behind the town's name.
Land near old rail lines can have old trees and thick brush along the edges. Dry brush under a tree is a fire ladder. Our page on fire season and defensible space explains how it works.
Bigger parcels, bigger oak questions
Rural parcels often hold more than a few oaks. They can hold a whole stand.
The county calls it an oak woodland when the canopy covers more than ten percent of the ground. If a project affects two acres or more of woodland, it needs a woodland permit instead of a single-tree permit.
So before you clear a big stretch, find out how much of it is woodland. A pro and the Planning Division can help you with that.
Small jobs stay simple. One oak, one trunk size, one reason. The order of steps is on the oak page.
Wells, septic and long driveways
On rural land, the tree is only part of the picture. Wells and septic systems need room. A long driveway needs clear space for a fire truck.
County code asks for the strip beside a hazardous driveway to be cleared ten feet wide, with 15 feet of clear air overhead. On a long drive that adds up. Get it priced as its own line.
Fire clearing out here
Open parcels mean dry grass and brush. County code wants a ring of defensible space, 100 feet or more, around a building. Some cases call for up to 300 feet. The Fire Safe Council offers free chipping, but only for primary homes, and the chipper won't take root balls.
Read fire season and defensible space before you plan the work.
Getting ready
- Walk the parcel and mark the trees you're asking about.
- Mark the well, the septic area and any buried lines.
- Note where a truck can park and turn around.
- Open the gate.
What removal runs near Latrobe
National ranges, not quotes.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Mid-height trees (30-60 ft) | $450 to $700 |
| Oak (any size) | $900 to $2,000 |
| Pine (any size) | $200 to $1,500 |
| Dead tree | $75 to $400 |
Sources: Fixr tree removal guide (updated January 2025).
Latrobe questions
How do I know if I have an oak woodland?
It's a stand with more than ten percent canopy. A pro or the county can help you tell.
Do the county oak rules apply at my elevation?
Yes. They cover private land at or below 4,000 feet. Latrobe is near 761.
Do you come out to long driveways?
Yes. Call (530) 907-1917 and tell us the road.
Nearby towns
Close by are El Dorado Hills, Clarksville and Shingle Springs. See all the towns.