A retrofit plan for Bay Area hillsides and neighborhoods.
A Bay Area home may adjoin open space, sit on a wooded slope or share a narrow side yard with a neighbor. Review roof and gutter debris, vent openings, attached fences and decks, and combustible materials close to exterior walls together. Lot access and existing construction guide which improvements can be completed first.
Ember-resistant vents and exterior gaps
Review attic, crawl-space and eave openings, along with roof-edge and siding transitions. A vent retrofit should address ember exposure while preserving the ventilation and installation requirements of the existing building.
Decks, fences and narrow side yards
For hillside homes and closely spaced properties, assess where combustible fences meet walls, what accumulates under decks and how materials are stored beside the home. Coordinate those details with the nearby vegetation work.
Inspection priorities and project records
Use your inspection recommendations to separate near-term repairs from larger upgrades. Keep the agreed scope, product information, invoices and photos available for follow-up discussions with the relevant agency or insurer.
What to include in your request
Share your address and photos of the vents, roof edges, decks and areas beside the house. Include any fire-agency or insurer recommendations, your preferred priorities, HOA requirements and access details for a sloped or narrow lot.
Planning your project
Can you estimate the work identified in a Bay Area wildfire inspection?
Yes. Share the report and identify the items you want addressed. We can use its recommendations to discuss a property-specific scope. Any required reinspection or official compliance determination remains with the responsible fire or building authority.
Which Bay Area counties are included?
Our coverage includes Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma, plus Santa Cruz County. The community examples on this page help you locate the region; share the full address when requesting an estimate.
Can the project combine vent upgrades with defensible space?
Yes. Include both in your request. The estimate can distinguish vent and exterior installation work from vegetation and maintenance tasks, with priorities based on the property and your stated goals.
What happens after I request an estimate?
We confirm receipt by email, review your address and proposed work, and reach out to discuss the project. The team confirms scope, site-visit needs and scheduling before work begins.
Can improvements reduce my insurance premium?
The California FAIR Plan calculator is an illustrative example for eligible California policies. Your insurer or broker confirms whether your improvements qualify and how they affect your premium.
Explore the illustrative insurance calculator