Zone 0 fire safety in San Diego County
From coastal canyons to the backcountry, San Diego County has some of the most fire-prone terrain in the state. We help homeowners clear and maintain the five feet around their homes.
Wildfire in San Diego County
San Diego County runs from coastal bluffs and canyons to chaparral-covered foothills and mountain communities. Santa Ana winds can carry embers far ahead of a fire, and the county has seen some of the largest wildfires in state history, including the 2003 Cedar Fire and the 2007 Witch Fire.
What we see most here
- Dry chaparral and brush on slopes below homes
- Eucalyptus and palm debris collecting near structures
- Wood mulch in planting beds against the walls
- Canyon-edge homes exposed to wind-driven embers
Why Robert, in San Diego County
Robert has responded to wildfires throughout California as a Cal OES Strike Team Leader. He knows how wind-driven fires behave, and how to prepare a home for them.
Read Robert's storyWhat we do in San Diego 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 San Diego County
The City of San Diego has adopted its own Zone 0 rules, and other cities may follow. 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 San Diego County. Call and we'll confirm, answer your questions, and set up a free assessment.
(424) 327-9111