Defensible Space & Brush Clearing in El Dorado Hills, CA
Extensive foothill terrain mixed with dense native scrub makes homes highly susceptible to wind-driven ember storms from nearby wildlands. We work every high-risk foothill suburban parcel to the standards set by El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Ordinance Chapter 8.40.
Why El Dorado Hills Carries Elevated Fire Risk
Extremely High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) topography with dense oak woodlands and steep chaparral ravines
- • El Dorado County Vegetation Management Ordinance enforcement
- • Severe California FAIR Plan insurance non-renewal rates
Regulations
- El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Ordinance Chapter 8.40
- El Dorado Hills Fire Protection District Defensible Space Inspections
Landmarks
- El Dorado Hills Town Center
- Serrano Country Club
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area Boundary
Neighborhoods
- Serrano
- Promontory
- Highland Hills
- Four Seasons
Services Available in El Dorado Hills
Defensible Space Clearing (100 ft) in El Dorado Hills
Comprehensive 100-foot vegetation management removing brush, ladder fuels, and dry grass to protect structures from advancing wildfires.
$1,500 – $5,500
Zone 0 Ember-Resistant Clearing in El Dorado Hills
Strict 0-to-5-foot non-combustible perimeter clearance eliminating combustible mulch, wood fences, and overhangs directly adjacent to homes.
$800 – $2,500
AB 38 Real Estate Pre-Inspections in El Dorado Hills
Rapid audit and corrective vegetation management required for home sales in High/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
$1,500 – $5,000
Brush Clearing & Mastication in El Dorado Hills
Heavy machinery land clearing and forestry mastication to shred dense manzanita, oak brush, and blackberry brambles.
$2,500 – $9,500
Tree Limbing & Ladder Fuel Reduction in El Dorado Hills
Pruning lower tree limbs 6 to 10 feet above ground level to prevent surface fires from climbing into the upper canopy.
$900 – $3,800
El Dorado Hills Pricing & Oversight
| Service | Local Price Range | Key Price Factors | Regulatory Oversight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensible Space Clearing (100 ft) | $1,500 – $5,500 | Steepness of terrain and equipment access limitations; Total acreage requiring clearing (0.5 acre vs 3+ acres); Volume of green waste requiring hauling or chipping | Complies with El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Ordinance Chapter 8.40; Meets CAL FIRE Public Resources Code (PRC) 4291 standards |
| Zone 0 Ember-Resistant Clearing | $800 – $2,500 | Parcel acreage and equipment access; Terrain and fuel conditions typical of high-risk foothill suburban parcels; Green waste volume requiring chipping, mastication, or hauling | El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Ordinance Chapter 8.40; El Dorado Hills Fire Protection District Defensible Space Inspections |
| AB 38 Real Estate Pre-Inspections | $1,500 – $5,000 | Parcel acreage and equipment access; Terrain and fuel conditions typical of high-risk foothill suburban parcels; Green waste volume requiring chipping, mastication, or hauling | El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Ordinance Chapter 8.40; El Dorado Hills Fire Protection District Defensible Space Inspections |
| Brush Clearing & Mastication | $2,500 – $9,500 | Parcel acreage and equipment access; Terrain and fuel conditions typical of high-risk foothill suburban parcels; Green waste volume requiring chipping, mastication, or hauling | El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Ordinance Chapter 8.40; El Dorado Hills Fire Protection District Defensible Space Inspections |
| Tree Limbing & Ladder Fuel Reduction | $900 – $3,800 | Parcel acreage and equipment access; Terrain and fuel conditions typical of high-risk foothill suburban parcels; Green waste volume requiring chipping, mastication, or hauling | El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Ordinance Chapter 8.40; El Dorado Hills Fire Protection District Defensible Space Inspections |
City reference: https://www.edcgov.us