Tree Removal in Lathrop, CA
Removing a tree is risky work. The company should carry liability insurance and workers comp, check whether the tree needs a permit, and haul everything away.
- Tree removal. Dead, dying or storm-damaged trees are a safety risk and can count as a nuisance under city code.
Typical prices in Lathrop
| Job | Typical range | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Tree removal, typical range | $400-$1,100 | national 2025 |
| Tree removal, small tree under 12 ft to very large tree over 36 in | $155-$2,015 | national 2025 |
| Tree or shrub removal and trimming, Sacramento area (nearest metro found) | $506-$1,245 | regional |
Ranges, not quotes. Your price depends on the job.
Lathrop rules that apply
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.
Questions
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.
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.
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.