Homeowners are concerned about what wildfire mitigation may entail and the costs with house retrofit and the brush mitigation work (commonly known as defensible space) necessary to protect against fires. Mitigation for fire risk may sometimes include thousands of dollars in brush mitigation on various types of landscape vegetation. But, for many, defensible space, is a moderate expense for establishing effective wildfire preparedness of vegetation and home protection against fires. A fire assessment like the Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) assessment covers, both, fire risk reduction recommendations for the home property and for effective defensible space landscaping. Wildfire mitigation specialists are qualified to undertake this HIZ fire assessment accredited by the National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.).

Insurance discounts with fire assessments

Many home hardening measures when undertaken effectively reduce wildfire risk to a home structure while necessary landscape maintenance can be met for defensible space requirements in one’s local area. Homeowner insurance discounts, as fire mitigation discounts, are attainable from insurance companies once wildfire mitigation actions like these are implemented to reduce wildfire risk to one’s home property. For example, home hardening to mitigate key areas of vulnerability like appropriate vents with a minimum of one-eight-inch screen mesh, the addition of deck skirting to a garden or house-attached deck, and six-inch metal flashing at the house foundation area when combustible siding is close to ground. Measures like these in combination with other mitigation actions can reduce considerably fire risk to the home property. Aditionally, staying informed about fire near me and initiating wildfire preparedness against fires, such as house retrofit in advance of the next wildfire event is essential to saving your home. One of the best ways to do this is by having a Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) fire assessment undertaken and implementing recommendations for one of your most valued assets. Having an emergency preparedness plan is also a vital component in advance of a wildfire situation.