Zone 0 fire safety in Ventura County
Ventura County has seen some of California's most destructive wildfires in recent years. We help homeowners clear and maintain the five feet around their homes.
Wildfire in Ventura County
Ventura County's foothills, valleys, and agricultural edges have seen some of California's most destructive recent fires, including the 2017 Thomas Fire, the 2018 Woolsey Fire, and the 2024 Mountain Fire.
What we see most here
- Homes near brush-covered hillsides and orchards
- Strong wind events that carry embers long distances
- Oak and sycamore trees close to structures
- Firewood and stored materials near homes on larger lots
Why Robert, in Ventura County
With a forestry degree and ISA certification, Robert knows how to protect a home while keeping native oaks and other valued trees healthy.
Read Robert's storyWhat we do in Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura County. Call and we'll confirm, answer your questions, and set up a free assessment.
(424) 327-9111