Wildfire home hardening services

These are the eight kinds of work that make the biggest difference to whether a house survives an ember storm — and the ones insurers ask about. Each page explains the work, what good work looks like, and who does it locally.

• Ember-Resistant Vents & Gutter Guards

  Replacing open attic, crawlspace and foundation vents with ember-resistant models, and fitting metal gutter guards to keep needles and leaves out.

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• Fire-Resistant Roofing (Class A)

  Installing or replacing roofs with Class A fire-rated assemblies, and sealing the gaps and open ends where embers collect.

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• Defensible Space Clearing & Brush Removal

  Clearing and thinning vegetation across the 100 feet around a home to meet California's defensible space requirements, plus ongoing seasonal maintenance.

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• Zone 0 Landscaping & Hardscaping

  Clearing and rebuilding the first five feet around the house with noncombustible materials — gravel, pavers, hardscape and carefully chosen low plantings.

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• Deck, Fence & Siding Retrofits

  Replacing or upgrading decks, fences, siding and the enclosed area beneath a deck with ignition-resistant materials.

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• Wildfire Home Evaluators & Inspectors

  Independent assessments of a home's wildfire vulnerability, with a written report and prioritized recommendations — including Wildfire Prepared Home evaluations.

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• Wildfire Insurance Brokers

  Independent brokers who place homeowners policies in high fire risk areas, including FAIR Plan and companion coverage, and who apply mitigation discounts.

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• Tree Services

  Removal of hazard trees, canopy thinning, limbing up, and clearing branches away from roofs, chimneys and power lines.

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