Answers to your questions about Wildfire Mitigation, Defensible Space, and Home Protection in Colorado
Wildfire mitigation is a set of proactive steps to reduce the risk of wildfire damage to your home. This includes creating defensible space, removing combustible materials, and using fire-resistant landscaping and building features.
Homes with defensible space and fire-resistant features are more than twice as likely to survive a wildfire. Proper mitigation can also reduce insurance premiums by up to 30% in high-risk areas.
Schedule a consultation with our firefighter-led team. We’ll evaluate your property, identify high-risk areas, and create a customized mitigation plan for maximum protection.
Yes. Professionally mitigated properties with defensible space often qualify for insurance coverage, reduced premiums, and fewer surcharges in high-risk areas.
Use local wildfire risk maps like the Colorado Forest Atlas or schedule a professional assessment with our firefighter-led team to evaluate your property’s wildfire exposure.
Yes. Colorado offers tax benefits, including state income tax subtractions for out-of-pocket mitigation expenses. Certain landowners may also qualify for tax credits depending on income and work completed.
Defensible space is the cleared area around your home that slows wildfire spread. In Colorado, 30–100 feet is recommended, with Zone 1 & 2 (closest 30 feet) designed to combine safety and visual appeal.
Absolutely. Our team designs fuel breaks, defensible space, and land clearing to be both functional and visually appealing, protecting your home while enhancing your property’s natural beauty.