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Tree Removal in Rancho Cordova

Need a tree removed in Rancho Cordova? Call us now at (279) 277-3417. Give us the street and the tree type, and we'll book a visit with a local pro.

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A young city on old ground

Rancho Cordova became a city in 2003. Before that it was a county community. It's big now, with 79,332 people at the 2020 census, and Wikipedia says it won the All-America City award in both 2010 and 2019.

The ground has a past. Placer mining went on here in the Gold Rush, and Wikipedia says some traces can still be found. Gravel companies dug 30 to 40 feet down without hitting water. So don't be surprised if a tree guy mentions old gravel or odd fill in the soil.

The land is flat. It sits at about 118 feet above sea level. That's lower than Folsom, which is at 220 feet. Flat land means a truck can usually get right up to the tree.

A tie back to Folsom

The town's name came from the Cordova Vineyard. The vineyard sat inside the Rancho Rio de los Americanos land grant. That grant was passed to the owner's mother, who sold it to Captain Joseph Folsom. Folsom, the city, is named for him. So the two towns share the same old land deal.

City rules apply

As a city, Rancho Cordova writes its own tree rules. Folsom's don't reach this far, and the county's rules for unincorporated areas don't either.

We can't quote the Rancho Cordova rules. The city's website blocks our tools. Please call the city before you cut an oak or any large tree. For a feel of what a city asks, the Folsom permit page lists the usual steps: measure, name the tree and ask.

What to have ready

• The street, and which side of the road the tree is on.
• Kind of tree, if you know it.
• How wide the trunk is, 4.5 feet up.
• What's under the tree. A wire, a roof, a fence.
• Whether you rent. A landlord may need to say yes.

Questions for a flat lot

On a flat lot, two things decide a lot of jobs: the gate and the overhead wires. Ask the pro if the truck fits through your gate. Ask how the wood will leave the yard.

Wires near the tree? Mention them on the first call. The pro may need the utility to check the site before any work, which can add days. So call early.

Prices in Rancho Cordova

Flat ground can make access easier, and easy access can help keep a price down. A medium tree, 30 to 60 feet, can run $450 to $1,200 in a cost guide. A small tree, up to 30 feet, costs $150 to $450. Another guide says the average is $985 for removal alone and $1,072 with the stump. Those aren't quotes. Your pro will give you one in writing.

Nearby towns

Gold River is just east, at tree removal in Gold River. Folsom is the next city over, on our home page. Carmichael is to the west on its page.