Home Hardening Services
“Upgrade your home’s defenses with effective and insurance-approved methods.”
Protecting your home starts with sealing the most vulnerable entry points for wind-driven embers.
Vent Covers/Mesh Installation
(1/8” Ember-Resistant Screening)
Our team installs high-quality 1/8-inch, corrosion-resistant metal mesh that meets current wildfire safety standards and local code requirements. This fine screening blocks embers from entering attic, crawlspace, and foundation vents while maintaining proper airflow for home ventilation.
We offer upgrades to ember-resistant baffled vents, retrofitting existing openings to ensure a tight, secure fit with non-combustible materials. All installations are completed with attention to detail; proper fastening, sealed edges, and compliant hardware; to create a durable barrier that significantly increases your home’s ignition resistance.
Gutter Ember Guard
We install high-quality, non-combustible gutter ember guards designed to keep flammable debris out of your gutters and prevent ember ignition.
These metal screens improve water flow, reduce maintenance, and help your roof system meet wildfire-resistant standards—adding an important layer of protection to your home’s roofline.
Even small cracks or gaps in a home’s exterior can allow dangerous embers to enter during a wildfire. We inspect the entire structure—including siding joints, wall-to-roof intersections, foundation gaps, utility penetrations, and window and door trim—to identify openings as small as 1/16 inch. These areas are then sealed using high-temperature-rated fire caulking, non-combustible materials, and ember-resistant flashing. This prevents wind-driven embers from finding hidden entry points and igniting the home from the inside.
Sealing Gaps & Vulnerable Openings
Defensible Space
We provide professional brush clearance services that create a safe, compliant defensible space around your home.
Brush Clearance
Our team removes overgrown vegetation, dry fuels, and hazardous brush to meet or exceed local fire and safety codes, including Los Angeles County and Cal Fire guidelines. We focus on proper spacing, thinning, and removal techniques that reduce fire intensity and slow the spread of embers. By establishing clear zones around structures, we help protect your property while ensuring you remain fully compliant with inspection and insurance requirements.
Debris & Clutter Removal
We provide thorough debris removal to help keep your property fire-safe and compliant. Our team clears away dead vegetation, fallen branches, excess leaf litter, and general yard debris, as well as trash and cluttered items that may create unnecessary fuel sources. A cleaner property means reduced wildfire risk and a safer buffer around your home.
Our services focus on replacing hazardous vegetation with low-fuel, fire-resistant plants and installing non-combustible ground covers; such as gravel, stone, or pavers; within the critical first five feet of the structure. This creates a defensible, ember-resistant buffer that significantly reduces the chance of home ignition while enhancing the overall safety and appearance of your property.
Firewise Landscaping &
Zone 0 Hardscaping
Projects
Real results from home hardening efforts.
Vent Covers
Protecting vents from embers and debris.
Gutter Guard
Keeping gutters clear to reduce fire risk.
Fuel Mitigation
Clearing brush to limit fire spread.
Hardscaping
Designing fire-safe outdoor spaces.
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Hercules transformed our home’s safety with their expert advice and flawless vent cover installation.
J. M.
★★★★★
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Phone
(818) 309-2269
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