Wildfire Mitigation Specialists
Property Wildfire Risk Assessments Across Napa, Solano and Contra Costa
Red Lion delivers expert wildfire risk assessments and defensible space solutions tailored to your property so you can face fire season with confidence and not fear.
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What We Do
Comprehensive Wildfire Defense From Survey To Shovel
Services provided
Wildfire Mitigation & Protection Services
Wildfire Risk Assessment
We walk your property and score the real wildfire risks. You get an interactive online report covering your vegetation, your home, your water access and your evacuation routes so you know exactly what to fix first.
Defensible Space Design
An interactive online plan for the 100 feet around your home, broken into three zones Cal Fire requires. Backed by ISA Certified Arborist expertise, we specify the spacing, canopy separation and layout.
Home Hardening Design
Embers get into homes through six places: your roof, vents, windows, decks, siding and gutters. We inspect each one with a specification for what needs upgrading and your contractor does the work.
Wildfire Defense Monitoring
Scheduled check-ups on your defensible space, your home hardening and your vegetation against Cal Fire standards. We document what has drifted so your contractors can fix it before fire season returns.
Wildfire Risk Consulting
Independent wildfire consulting for arborists, landscape architects, real estate agents, insurance brokers, mortgage lenders, and attorneys working on high-risk California properties.
Community Education
Talks and training for HOA board meetings, Fire Safe Councils, schools and community events. If your group wants someone to explain wildfire preparedness clearly, Kevin will come speak across Napa, Solano and Contra Costa.
why red lion wildfire defense
Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialists Serving Napa, Solano & Contra Costa
Your safety is our priority. That is why our advanced credentials in arboriculture, wildland fire, and community protection are completely open to verification before we even begin walking your property
ISA Certified Arborist
Formal certification in tree science from the International Society of Arboriculture. We know which trees on your property are a fire risk, which ones protect your home, and which ones should stay or go.
Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist
National Fire Protection Association certification in how wildfires actually move and how homes actually burn. We assess your property the way fire moves through it, not the way a landscaper looks at it.
Cal Fire Timber Operator
California state license to work on vegetation in high fire-risk zones, including the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones where most Napa and East Bay estates sit. The license most generalist landscapers don’t have.
Fire Fighter 2 Trained
Trained to the same wildfire response standards as federal and state firefighters. We can read how fire will move across your property because we trained in exactly how it moves.
Our Process
Four Step Wildfire Defense Process
01
Site Assessment Survey
A thorough on-site evaluation by a certified wildfire mitigation specialist. We capture & record ignition risks, structural vulnerabilities and vegetation exposure, then deliver an interactive online report with prioritized recommendations you can act on immediately.
02
Mitigation Plan
We build a tailored plan covering defensible space zones, home hardening priorities and vegetation management, scoped to your terrain, structures and budget. You review and approve the plan before any contractor is engaged, so you know exactly what will be done and in what order.
03
Project Mgt & Oversight
Red Lion delivers an interactive visual report specified to Cal Fire standards. Your contractors work from the plan, and Red Lion can project-manage selected aspects where that fits the engagement.
04
Ongoing Protection
Wildfire risk isn’t a one-time fix. Red Lion returns at set intervals to monitor & re-inspect your property against the plan, flag what has drifted and give your contractors a clear specification for what needs attention before peak fire weather.
proven solutions
What Actually Reduces Risk
Zone 0 Ember Resistant
Non-combustible ground cover within 5 feet of the structures. No mulch, no woody plants, no stored fuel.
Defensible Space Design
1/8″ mesh vents block the airborne embers that ignite most homes often from a mile or more away.
Class A Roofing
Composition, metal, or tile roofs with sealed edges. The single highest-impact upgrade for older homes.
Deck & Fence Seperation
Non-combustible or ignition-resistant materials within 5 feet of structures. Wooden fences act as fuses.
Tree Spacing & Limbing
Break up the fuel ladder. Ten-foot canopy separation on slopes and six feet of clear trunk under limbs.
Water & Access
Marked hydrants, cistern taps, and 12-foot-wide driveways with turnarounds so crews can defend, not just retreat.
FAQ
Common Questions We Get Asked
What counties does Red Lion Wildfire Defense serve?
Red Lion serves property owners across Napa, Solano, and Contra Costa counties in Northern California. This covers wine country estates, valley floor homes, hillside properties, commercial buildings, and rural acreage across the North Bay and East Bay.
What is defensible space and why does my property need it?
Defensible space is the managed vegetation zone around a structure that reduces fire intensity before flames reach the building. California Public Resources Code 4291 requires 100 feet of defensible space for properties in State Responsibility Areas. Effective defensible space combines Zone 0 (0 to 5 feet), Zone 1 (5 to 30 feet), and Zone 2 (30 to 100 feet) planning.
How is a wildfire risk assessment different from a Cal Fire inspection?
Cal Fire inspections are compliance checks that verify whether your property meets minimum state requirements. Red Lion assessments go beyond compliance to identify every ember pathway, structural vulnerability, water access issue, and evacuation risk specific to your property, with prioritized recommendations you can act on.
What makes Red Lion different from a landscaper or tree service?
Landscapers clear what looks messy. Red Lion identifies what will actually burn. Every assessment and mitigation project draws on certified expertise in arboriculture, wildland fire behavior, and community fire protection standards, backed by the same fire science used by Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service.
Working Hours
Wildfires Don't Have A Schedule So We're Available 24/7
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Schedule A Consultation
Schedule A Free Wildfire Risk Consultation Call
Book an initial consultation with Kevin to talk through your property, location, and concerns. You’ll come away with clear next steps and an outline of what a full assessment would involve.