Defensible space is the buffer zone between a structure and the surrounding vegetation, designed to slow or stop the spread of wildfire. Creating this space reduces the risk of your home catching fire and improves firefighter access in an emergency.

Fire hardening involves modifying a home or structure to be more resistant to wildfires. This includes using non-combustible materials, upgrading vents, installing ember-resistant screens, and ensuring roofing, windows, and decks meet wildfire safety standards.

No. Defensible space focuses on strategic landscaping, not clear-cutting. Proper tree spacing, limb removal, and maintaining healthy vegetation help reduce fire risk while preserving aesthetics.

Zone 1 (0-5 feet from the home): Eliminate all flammable materials, keep landscaping minimal, and use non-combustible hardscaping.

Zone 2 (5-30 feet): Reduce vegetation density, trim trees, and space plants to prevent fire spread.

Zone 3 (30-100 feet): Maintain healthy trees, remove dead vegetation, and ensure spacing between taller trees and shrubs.

We proudly provide home hardening and defensible space services in the following communities in Northern Nevada and California (don’t see your area? Reach out and let’s talk):

• Incline Village

• Crystal Bay

• Kings Beach

• Tahoe City

• Truckee

• South Lake Tahoe

• Zephyr Cove

• Glenbrook

• Sparks

• Carson City

• Gardnerville

• Minden

• Genoa

• Reno

  • Damonte Ranch - Double Diamond - South Meadows - Arrow Creek - Montreaux - Joy Lake - Caughlin Ranch - Somersett - Verdi - Northwest Reno - Old Southwest - Midtown - Hidden Valley - Galena