Wilfdire risk assessment
Wildfire Risk Assessments in Napa, Solano & Contra Costa Counties
A professional, on-site evaluation of your property’s wildfire exposure, delivered as an online and interactive report with a prioritized plan. Serving homeowners, vineyards, and commercial properties across the North Bay and East Bay’s highest-risk fire zones.
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Wildfire Risk Assessment
What Is A Wildfire Risk Assessment?
A wildfire risk assessment is a professional evaluation of your property’s wildfire vulnerability, covering vegetation, structures, terrain, access, and water supply. You receive a prioritized action plan to act on before fire season. Red Lion assesses residential, commercial, estate, vineyard, winery and HOA properties across Napa, Solano and Contra Costa counties.
Every Assessment Covers
What A Wildfire Risk Assessment Covers
Whether it’s a winery in Napa, a home in Solano or a commercial site in Contra Costa, every Red Lion assessment is built around how a home and its immediate surroundings interact with fire, focusing on minimizing ignition potential. These assessments primarily focus on the Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) and cover four major areas.
Fuel
Vegetation type, density and continuity. How fire would move across your property if it arrived tomorrow.
Structures
Ember vulnerability, roofing, vents, decks and siding. Where a single spark could turn a near-miss into a total loss.
Topography
Slope, aspect and wind corridors. The geography that dictates how fast and how hot fire will reach you and when.
Access & Water
Roads, driveways, hydrants, tanks and pond drafting. Whether crews can defend the property or only retreat from it.
Every assessment is delivered online in partnership with Fire Aside
What You Receive
A Visual & Fully Interactive Wildfire Risk Assessment Report You Can Action
Every wildfire assessment is delivered as a digital online report you can share in one click.
- Annotated site maps of your property
- Full photo documentation with GPS tags
- Prioritized action items ranked by cost and fire risk impact
- Insurance ready documentation format
- One page action summary for quick reference
Property Type
Wildfire Risk Assessments By Property Type
Fire risk looks different on a hillside vineyard in Napa than it does on a suburban home in Contra Costa or a commercial site in Solano. Each county is affected by weather, topography and vegetation. Each community or neighborhood is affected by seasonal weather, historical wildfires, and microclimates. Select the closest match to your property to learn about how each assessment is specialized for your particular property.
Residential Wildfire Assessment
Designed for homeowners across Napa, Solano, and Contra Costa counties. Assessments cover defensible space, home hardening, insurance ready documentation, and family evacuation planning.
Commercial Wildfire Assessment
Tailored for business owners and property managers across the North Bay and East Bay. Assessments cover continuity planning, structural hardening, inventory protection, and employee safety.
Vineyards
Crafted for Napa and Solano estate owners and vineyard managers. Assessments cover canopy fuel loads, hillside blocks, smoke taint exposure, and workforce harvest evacuation routes.
HOA & Communities
Focused on homeowner associations and community boards. Assessments cover neighborhood wide risk, shared defensible space, road access, and coordinated mitigation planning across all properties.
Estate
Delivered for owners of luxury estates and large private properties across the North Bay and East Bay. Assessments cover main residences, guest houses, outbuildings, grounds, and access roads.
Winery
Adapted for winery owners and operations managers across Napa, Solano, and Contra Costa. Assessments cover tasting rooms, barrel storage, production facilities, hospitality operations, and staff evacuation.
Equestrian & Ranch
Made for working ranches, stables, and equestrian estates. Assessments cover pastures, barns, livestock evacuation routes, feed storage, and rural water systems including pond drafting access.
Multi Family & Rentals
Developed for apartment owners and rental property portfolios across Napa, Solano, and Contra Costa. Assessments cover tenant safety, structural risk, shared exits, and coordinated evacuation planning.
why choose red lion wildfire defense
Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialists Serving Napa, Solano & Contra Costa
Wildfire defense is critical work for the safety of people and infrastructure. Clients deserve to know exactly who is walking their property. We hold active accreditations across arboriculture, wildland fire behavior, and community fire protection standards.
ISA Certified Arborist
Certified in tree biology, health, and fire risk. Essential for evaluating canopy fuel loads and defensible tree spacing.
Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist
Verifies advanced knowledge in wildland fire science, home hardening, Home ignition zone, defensible space and community-wide planning within the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI).
Cal Fire Timber Operator
California state licensed for commercial fuel reduction, prescribed thinning, and vegetation management across public and private land.
Fire Fighter 2 Trained
NWCG certified, Fire Forward trained, Good Fire Alliance credentialed, with current 2026 Wildland Firefighter Type 2 status.
Our Process
How A Wildfire Risk Assessment Works
Every specialist assessment follows the same four-step process. What we look for at each step depends on your property type.
01
Consultation Call
A free 30-minute conversation with Kevin to understand your property, concerns and timeline.
02
Site Assessment
A certified specialist walks the property. Timing depends on size and property type
03
Online Report
A detailed online report covering findings, priorities, and recommended actions across every zone of your property.
04
Review Meeting
We walk you through the report and help you sequence the work, whether that’s DIY or hired contractors.
faq
Wildfire Risk Assessment FAQ
Wildfire risk assessments are unfamiliar territory for most people, and it helps to know what to expect. These are the questions we hear most often from property owners across Napa, Solano, and Contra Costa.
Do I need an assessment if I've already done some clearance work?
Probably yes. Clearance is only one part of wildfire defense, and the biggest structural vulnerabilities — vents, roof edges, deck attachments — are rarely addressed by clearance alone. An assessment tells you whether your existing work is enough, and what else matters most.
How is a Red Lion assessment different from a Cal Fire defensible space inspection?
Cal Fire inspections in Napa, Solano, and Contra Costa are compliance-focused and confirm you meet the minimum legal standard. Our assessments go significantly further, evaluating structural vulnerabilities, water and access infrastructure, and property-specific risks that Cal Fire inspections don’t cover.
How long is an assessment valid for?
Typically a year. Fuel grows back, codes change, and neighboring conditions shift. We recommend annual re-inspections before peak fire season, and offer a discount for returning clients.
Will an assessment guarantee my property survives a wildfire?
No honest assessor would promise that. What we can tell you is where your greatest risks are, what interventions have the strongest track record of protecting properties, and how to give your home or business the best possible chance in a fire event.
What if my property doesn't fit any of the specialist categories?
Book a consultation call. Many properties are mixed-use or fall between categories, and Kevin can quickly determine the best approach. In some cases it’s a hybrid assessment drawing on multiple specialist frameworks.
How much does an assessment cost?
Pricing depends on property type, size, and complexity, so we quote after the free consultation call rather than showing a menu price. Each specialist service page will give you a clearer starting range once you know which type fits your property.
Related Services
Related Services
Your report identifies what needs to happen. These are the services that translate findings into a defended property, whether we deliver them or you take the report to your own contractors.
Defensible Space Design
Zone 0, 1, and 2 planning with plant selection, spacing, and installation aligned with Cal Fire standards. Native planting and property appropriate design throughout.
Home Hardening Design
Structural work at the six points where embers most commonly ignite homes. Roofs, vents, windows, decks, siding, and gutters, hardened together as a system.
Wildfire Defense Monitoring
Ongoing monitoring of vegetation, hardscape, and installed defensible space, scheduled to protect you before peak fire weather starts not after.
Free Consultation
Book A Free Wildfire Risk Assessment Consultation For Napa, Solano Or Contra Costa
Speak directly with Kevin about your property and location. He’ll help you figure out which specialist assessment fits your situation, or whether a hybrid approach makes more sense. You’ll receive a confirmation email shortly after booking and look forward to chatting with you.