Zone 0 Landscaping & Hardscaping in Butte County, California
Clearing and rebuilding the first five feet around the house with noncombustible materials — gravel, pavers, hardscape and carefully chosen low plantings.
Why this work matters
The first five feet around a house is where ember-lit fires most often start, because a single burning shrub or a bark-mulched bed against the siding will hold flame directly against the wall. California adopted emergency Zone 0 regulations in August 2026, but the Board of Forestry pulled the filing back in September 2026, so this is not settled law yet — treat it as strongly recommended rather than required, and confirm the current status before spending money on the basis of a rule. Insurers already credit a clean, noncombustible perimeter regardless of where the regulation lands.
What good work looks like
Use this as your list of questions when you get quotes. A contractor who does this work regularly will recognize every item on it.
- Bark and wood mulch replaced with gravel, decomposed granite or pavers within five feet of the house
- Shrubs, vines and hedges removed from directly against walls, under windows and beneath vents
- Nothing combustible stored against the house, including door mats, patio furniture cushions and recycling bins
- Wooden trellises, planters and lattice removed from the wall line
- Fence sections that touch the house replaced with noncombustible material
- Overhanging branches cleared from above the five-foot zone
Keep photos and invoices. If you want an insurance discount for this work, your insurer will usually ask you to document it.
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