Zone 0 fire safety in Orange County
Hillside neighborhoods and canyon edges across Orange County sit right against wildland. We help homeowners get Zone 0 ready before fire season.
Wildfire in Orange County
From the coastal canyons to the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, many Orange County neighborhoods back directly onto open space. Fires like the 2020 Silverado and Bond fires showed how quickly wind-driven fire can reach homes here.
What we see most here
- Homes backing onto open space and canyons
- Ornamental plants and mulch packed close to the walls
- Wood fences and gates attached to the house
- Leaves and debris on roofs and in gutters
Why Robert, in Orange County
As a former Fire Marshal, Robert knows what inspectors look for. That helps in communities with their own HOA and city standards.
Read Robert's storyWhat we do in Orange County
- Zone 0 fire risk assessmentRobert walks your property the way a fire crew would and gives you a clear plan for Zone 0, plus Zones 1 and 2 where they apply. The assessment is free.
- Clearing and debris removalWe remove anything near your home that can catch an ember, and keep healthy plants where it's safe to do so.
- Haul-awayEverything we clear leaves on our truck. No piles left behind for you to deal with.
- Roof and gutter clearingEmbers collect where leaves and needles do. We clear the spots on your roof where fires often start.
- Tree trimming near the houseArborist-guided pruning that keeps branches off your roof and away from your walls, without harming the tree.
- Zone 1 and Zone 2 clearingBeyond the first five feet, we thin and clear vegetation out to 30 and 100 feet so a fire slows down before it reaches your home.
- Real estate supportRobert is a former Fire Marshal and a licensed real estate broker. He helps buyers, sellers, and agents get properties ready for defensible space inspections and disclosures during a sale.
- ConsultationStraight answers on fire safety for your property, and on how defensible space affects its value and appeal to buyers.
Zone 0 rules in Orange County
Statewide Zone 0 rules have been approved but aren't in effect yet, and some cities set their own requirements. Existing defensible space rules already apply in many high fire hazard areas. We'll tell you what applies at your address.
We help you meet Zone 0 standards. Your local fire authority makes the final call on compliance.
Learn what Zone 0 requiresNot sure if we cover your address?
We work throughout Orange County. Call and we'll confirm, answer your questions, and set up a free assessment.
(424) 327-9111