(530) 575-8131 elementstreeservices.com
Equipment and Capabilities: Chipper
Emergency and Storm: Storm Cleanup, Quick Response
Specialty Expertise: Works Near Power Lines
Tree Services: Works Near Structures, Large Trees, Dead Tree Experience
Customer Experience: Free Estimates, Affordable
Credentials and Trust: Family Owned
Elements Tree Service's goal is to provide top quality and professional care to all customers tree needs and concerns. Now servicing Nevada County, Placer County and surrounding areas. Contact us today to schedule a free estimate.
5.0 from 68 reviews
On-site wood chipping turns bulky brush and branches into manageable mulch. Efficient cleanup and an option to keep the chips for your garden.
Their large chipper capability stands out when tackling heavy brush and limbs on site. Customers describe brush being chipped on the property, with wood cut to size and neatly stacked for reuse. In storm debris scenarios and removals near structures or power lines, Elements Tree Service uses the chipper as part of a careful, safety-forward cleanup that leaves the yard tidy. One reviewer even noted a generous pile of chips left for landscaping, showing practical value beyond removal. Serving Grass Valley and surrounding Nevada County, they consistently deliver efficient chipping as part of professional tree work and cleanup.
Ready to respond after high winds, ice storms, or heavy snow bring trees and limbs down across your property.
Storm cleanup in Grass Valley and the surrounding Nevada and Placer County areas showcases fast response to hazardous conditions and a strong safety mindset. Crews remove dangerous, tall or diseased trees that sit near homes and power lines, executing precise felling in tight spaces while protecting landscaping. They often coordinate with PG&E to clear power lines before removal, enabling safer access and reducing risk. Cleanup is thorough and consistent—wood is chipped, debris cleaned up, and the site left neater, with scraps like wood chips sometimes repurposed for the yard. Clients repeatedly praise the professional, safety-conscious teams, noting punctual arrival, clear communication, and reliable performance in difficult terrain, backed by well-maintained equipment such as a large chipper and a skid-steer.
Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.
Prompt responsiveness is a hallmark of Elements Tree Service in Grass Valley, serving Nevada County and surrounding areas, with rapid replies to inquiries and proactive communication from the outset. In several accounts, they were the first to call back after storm damage, quickly dispatched to assess hazards and outline the needed work. Customers consistently note prompt, clear written proposals and ongoing updates throughout the process. On the day of service, the crew arrives on time and begins work efficiently, with safety and cleanup prioritized. They also adapt quickly when scheduling needs change due to weather or access, maintaining open dialogue and rescheduling as needed.
Trained and equipped to work near energized power lines. This specialized work requires specific qualifications - not every company should attempt it.
Power-line related work is a demonstrated capability, with customers noting Elements coordinates with PG&E to clear or temporarily manage power lines so trees can be removed safely and without risk. They handle near-structure and near-line removals with controlled precision, often dropping large trees in sections when a crane cannot operate due to line clearance. Safety, professionalism, and meticulous cleanup are repeatedly highlighted in close-to-power-line jobs, with crews protecting landscaping and homes throughout the process. Serving Grass Valley and the broader Nevada and Placer County area, they deploy well-equipped teams and gear—such as a large chipper and Caterpillar skid-steer—to complete power-line clearance jobs efficiently.
Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.
They handle near-structure removals with precise control, often dropping large trees or limbs that sit immediately adjacent to houses, decks, or foundations. In tight spots they use rope-lowering and careful maneuvering to bring branches down safely without damage to buildings or landscaping. They coordinate with utilities, including PG&E, to manage power lines when necessary, ensuring the site is safe before work proceeds. The results are thorough cleanup and minimal disruption, with many customers noting the property looks cleaner and better than before after the work.
Experienced handling oversized trees - tall, wide, or heavily branched. Removing or trimming a large tree requires specialized skill and equipment, and these pros have both.
Removing towering trees is a hallmark of their large-tree capability, including 130-foot sugar pines and a 150-foot pine felled in close quarters to homes. They routinely work near structures, power lines, septic fields, and on steep or confined sites, executing precise drops and limbing. They coordinate with utilities like PG&E to manage line clearance, demonstrating capacity to handle large trees safely around critical infrastructure. The team uses heavy equipment and rope-work to navigate tight angles while protecting landscaping, and they avoid climbing spikes as part of their safety approach. Clients consistently praise their professionalism and thorough cleanup, leaving properties looking even better than before.
Specialists in the safe removal of dead, dying, or diseased trees. Dead trees are unpredictable - experience and caution matter.
Dropping dead trees safely in tight spaces is a core strength, with multiple clients noting dead or diseased trees removed within feet of homes or near power lines without damage. They coordinate with utilities like PG&E to manage lines when needed, ensuring safe, staged removals rather than improvisation. Cleanup is consistently thorough—brush is chipped, wood is cut to size and stacked neatly, and the site is returned to a near-pristine condition. The crew handles challenging terrain and close-quarters work—up slopes, near foundations, or between structures—while protecting landscaping and structures. Throughout, customers highlight clear communication, punctuality, and professional, safety-conscious service.
No charge for coming out to assess the job and give you a price. Know what you're getting into before committing.
Free estimates are a consistent starting point, with prompt responses and on-site assessments in Nevada County, Placer County, and surrounding areas. Customers report receiving a clear, written proposal detailing the work scope, cost, and timing, with bids described as reasonable. The estimate process accounts for site-specific factors—proximity to structures, septic fields, and power lines—and emphasizes safety and thorough cleanup planning. When necessary, the team coordinates with utilities to ensure safe work, such as arranging power line clearance, which is factored into the estimate. Overall, the free-estimate experience is highlighted as transparent, professional, and reliable, contributing to high satisfaction and referrals.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Elements Tree Service consistently demonstrates strong value for demanding tree work, starting with clear written proposals and cost estimates described as very reasonable. Even complex jobs near homes and power lines, or tight spaces, are priced fairly while delivering thorough cleanup and careful, safe execution. While some clients note they aren’t the cheapest option, they emphasize trust, reliability, and fees described as beyond fair or great value for the level of safety and expertise provided. Serving Grass Valley and the broader Nevada and Placer County area, their affordability is reinforced by multiple reports of timely quotes, professional crews, and meticulous site cleanup after major removals.
A business built and run by family, often passed down or grown from the ground up. Personal accountability and pride in every job.
As a family-owned operation run by a husband-and-wife team, Elements Tree Service brings a consistent, customer-centered approach to tree care in Grass Valley and across Nevada County and Placer County. Feedback repeatedly highlights professional, safety-conscious work by the owner and crew, with careful tree removal near homes and power lines and careful protection of landscaping. Customers also note clear communication from the first contact through project completion, punctual arrivals, thorough cleanup, and a respectful, friendly team that treats clients' properties as if they were their own. The family-led operation emphasizes reliability and quality, often coordinating with utilities and delivering results that leave properties looking better than before.