Wildfire Home Hardening & Defensible Space in California
California law (PRC 4291) requires 100 feet of defensible space around all structures in State Responsibility Areas.
California Wildfire Risk Overview
| State Fire Agency | CAL FIRE |
| Risk Classification | Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) |
| State Program | California Home Hardening Program |
| Avg. Clearing Cost | $2,800 – $8,500 |
| Avg. Home Hardening Cost | $8,000 – $35,000 |
| Counties Covered | 10 counties |
| Communities Served | 100+ cities & towns |
Counties We Serve in California
Select your county to find local contractors, permit requirements, and pricing.
Los Angeles County
Risk Level: Extreme
10 communities served
San Diego County
Risk Level: Very High
10 communities served
Butte County
Risk Level: Extreme
10 communities served
Shasta County
Risk Level: Extreme
10 communities served
Nevada County
Risk Level: Very High
10 communities served
Placer County
Risk Level: Very High
10 communities served
El Dorado County
Risk Level: Very High
10 communities served
Sonoma County
Risk Level: Very High
10 communities served
Riverside County
Risk Level: High
10 communities served
San Bernardino County
Risk Level: High
10 communities served
Services Available in California
Defensible Space Clearing
Brush removal, tree trimming, and vegetation management to create 0–100 ft defensible space zones required by state law.
Home Hardening
Structural retrofits to reduce ignition risk — ember-resistant vents, Class A roofing, fire-resistant siding, and deck upgrades.
Land Clearing & Brush Removal
Full-property clearing for new construction, fire mitigation, and agricultural use — including chipping, hauling, and stump grinding.
Fire-Resistant Landscaping
Replanting with fire-resistant native species after clearing to maintain erosion control while reducing fuel load.
Get Your Free California Wildfire Risk Assessment
Licensed contractors. Insurance-compliant documentation. Free assessments.
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