Independent Consulting Arborist El Dorado County, CA

Most tree companies make money when trees come down. We don’t.

Sierra Tree and Fungi is a conflict-free consulting arborist practice serving homeowners, property managers, and HOAs throughout El Dorado County. We have no removal crews, no equipment to keep busy, and no financial incentive to recommend work your trees don’t need. Our only product is an honest, written assessment and advice you can actually act on.

What a Consulting Arborist Actually Does

A consulting arborist is different from a tree service. We assess, diagnose, and report. We don’t prune, remove, or spray — which means every recommendation we make is based solely on what’s right for your trees and your property.

Clients hire us when they need:

A second opinion before spending thousands on tree work

A written arborist report for a permit, insurance claim, or legal matter

An independent assessment of tree risk on a property they’re buying or selling

A diagnosis of disease, pest damage, or unexplained decline

An Oak Resource Management Plan for El Dorado County building permits

Your Arborist’s Credentials

Christopher Hodge holds credentials that most tree services in the region don’t carry:

ISA Certified Arborist WE-14385A — the industry’s primary professional credential

TRAQ Qualified — Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, the ISA standard for formal risk assessment

Licensed Pesticide Applicator — California DPR licensed for targeted plant healthcare

TCIA Plant Healthcare Technician — specialized training in tree disease and pest diagnosis

This combination of credentials means you receive a defensible, documented assessment — not a verbal opinion from a crew foreman.

Service Area

We serve all of El Dorado County, including El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue, Folsom (EDC side), El Dorado, Diamond Springs, Placerville, Pollock Pines, and the Highway 50 corridor into the Sierra foothills.

Get a Written Assessment

Assessments start at $299 and include a written report you can use for permits, insurance, legal proceedings, or contractor negotiations. Call or text (530) 391-6100 to schedule, or use the contact form below.