Protect Your Home from Wildfire: Landscaping

Understand your risk, identify retrofit options, and estimate costs

Retrofit Options & Cost Calculator

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    Check your risk

    Our free tool will ask you questions to identify whether your home is vulnerable to wildfire.

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    Choose solutions & estimate costs

    Select solutions to protect your home from wildfire and estimate retrofit costs.

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Am I at risk?

The area within five feet of your home should be cleared so flying embers can’t start spot fires near your foundation. Plants and other combustible materials, such as mulch and wood piles, increase the risk of ignition. Move plants at least five feet away from your home and replace mulch with noncombustible material like pea gravel.

Why should I retrofit my home for wildfire resistance?

Retrofitting your home can significantly improve its wildfire resistance, making it safer and more durable in the face of increasing wildfire risks. Here are some other benefits:

  • Your property may be easier to defend. During a wildfire, fire crews tend to defend structures that have the best chance of survival.
  • May be beneficial for obtaining insurance or keeping a lower premium. Potentially qualify for lower premiums with wildfire mitigation improvements.
  • May increase home value. A wildfire-resistant home may more attractive to potential buyers, increasing its resale value.
  • Cost savings. Many retrofits are affordable and offer long-term savings on maintenance and repairs.
  • Protect your community. Reducing your own risk also benefits your neighbors be reducing the likelihood of a fire spreading in your community.