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)
Close-up of a sturdy metal vent cover installed on a house exterior.
Close-up of a sturdy metal vent cover installed on a house exterior.

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.

A seamless gutter guard fitted along a roofline to prevent debris buildup.
A seamless gutter guard fitted along a roofline to prevent debris buildup.
A landscaped yard showing cleared brush and fire-resistant hardscaping.
A landscaped yard showing cleared brush and fire-resistant hardscaping.
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
brown palm tree during daytime
brown palm tree during daytime

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.


a red rake laying on top of a pile of leaves
a red rake laying on top of a pile of leaves
a close up of a plant on a wall
a close up of a plant on a wall
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.

Photo of a Los Angeles home with newly installed vent covers and gutter guards.
Photo of a Los Angeles home with newly installed vent covers and gutter guards.
Vent Covers

Protecting vents from embers and debris.

Close-up of a gutter guard installation preventing leaf buildup.
Close-up of a gutter guard installation preventing leaf buildup.
Gutter Guard

Keeping gutters clear to reduce fire risk.

A backyard showing proper fuel mitigation with trimmed brush and cleared debris.
A backyard showing proper fuel mitigation with trimmed brush and cleared debris.
Hardscaping elements like stone pathways and fire-resistant plants around a home.
Hardscaping elements like stone pathways and fire-resistant plants around a home.
Fuel Mitigation

Clearing brush to limit fire spread.

Hardscaping

Designing fire-safe outdoor spaces.

Hercules transformed our home’s safety with their expert advice and flawless vent cover installation.

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A smiling homeowner standing beside their house with newly installed vent covers on a sunny day.
A smiling homeowner standing beside their house with newly installed vent covers on a sunny day.

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