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Lathrop sits about 10 miles south of Stockton, where Interstate 5 meets Highway 120 in the San Joaquin Valley.
Tree services in Lathrop
What to know before you hire in Lathrop
Permit: A tree on a public street, including the parkway strip, needs written permission from the city's Public Works Director before you remove it, and the city can require a replacement tree. The city code has no rule protecting healthy trees on private lots. Call Public Works to confirm before any removal.
- No one may plant, remove, injure or interfere with a tree on a public street without written permission from the Public Works Director.
- A street tree removal permit is good for no more than 90 days after it is issued.
- A street tree removed by a property owner must be replaced with an approved tree, at the owner's cost, within 90 days of the removal permit.
- Dead, decayed, diseased or hazardous trees on private property can count as a public nuisance under the city's property nuisance chapter.
- The city can require trimming or removal of private trees that block street or intersection visibility, after written notice to the owner.
- Garbage service is mandatory in Lathrop. The green cart takes grass, tree trimmings, pruning, leaves, brush and weeds, but not dirt, rocks, concrete or tree stumps.
- Tree work contractors in California should hold a CSLB tree service license (C-61/D49 classification). Check any license on the CSLB site.
What holds up in Lathrop
Lathrop has hot, dry summers and mild winters. July highs average about 94 F, and the area gets roughly 14 inches of rain a year. Almost none of that falls in summer.
- Tree removal. Dead, dying or storm-damaged trees are a safety risk and can count as a nuisance under city code.
- Tree trimming and crown thinning. Dry summers and winter wind make regular pruning a good way to lower limb-drop risk.
- Stump grinding. Stumps cannot go in the green cart, so grinding is the usual way to clear them.
- Clearing trees near power lines. Service wires on the house are the owner's job to keep clear, and the work should be done by line-clearance-qualified crews.
- Emergency storm cleanup. Winter storms and valley wind bring down limbs and whole trees.
- Street tree and parkway tree work. Lathrop requires a city permit and a replacement for street trees.
Questions Lathrop homeowners ask
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in my yard in Lathrop?
The city code has no rule protecting healthy trees on private lots. Street and parkway trees are different. Those need written permission from Public Works. Call the city before you cut if you are not sure whose tree it is.
Who owns the tree between my sidewalk and the street?
It is a public street tree if it sits in the street right-of-way. Lathrop requires a permit from Public Works to remove it, and the city can require you to plant a replacement. City staff say the homeowner looks after the parkway strip next to the house.
What if a tree is near power lines?
Stay at least 10 feet away from the lines. PG&E says the owner keeps the service wire to the house clear, and it recommends a trained line-clearance crew. You can ask PG&E for a free short power disconnect. In River Islands, the electric provider is Lathrop Irrigation District.
Can the city make me remove a dead tree?
Lathrop's nuisance chapter lists dead, decayed, diseased or hazardous trees as a nuisance. The city can send a notice and require action. Fix it early and avoid fines.
What goes in my green cart?
Grass, tree trimmings, pruning, leaves, brush and weeds. Do not put in dirt, rocks, concrete or tree stumps. Call Republic Services at (209) 466-3604 for extra pickups.
Is it okay to trim trees in spring?
Birds nest in many California trees from about February through August. State law bars needlessly destroying a nest or eggs. A good tree pro checks for nests first, or schedules big cuts outside that window.
Should the tree company have a license?
California licenses tree service contractors under the C-61/D49 classification. Look up any company on the CSLB website before you hire, and ask for proof of insurance.
How much does it cost to remove a tree?
National prices run about $400 to $1,100 for a typical job. Very large trees cost more. A Sacramento-area range for removal and trimming combined is about $506 to $1,245. Get a written quote for your tree.
Areas we serve
Lathrop and nearby: Manteca, Stockton, Tracy, Ripon, Mountain House, French Camp. See the service area