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Defensible Space Contractors in El Dorado County, CA
Defensible Space in El Dorado County in 30 secondsWhat it covers, how we rank
55 defensible space contractors are listed for El Dorado County, ranked below by public Google rating and review count (paid placements are labeled and shown first). Under California PRC 4291, homes in fire hazard severity zones must maintain 100 feet of defensible space — most of these contractors also handle the full clearance scope.
Defensible space is the buffer of managed vegetation around a building that slows an approaching wildfire and gives firefighters room to work. California Public Resources Code 4291 requires 100 feet of defensible space around structures in fire hazard areas, organized into Zone 1 (0–30 ft) and Zone 2 (30–100 ft); a new ember-resistant Zone 0 (0–5 ft) standard is still in state rulemaking.
- What it covers
- Removing dead plants, grass and weeds within 100 feet of structuresThinning and spacing shrubs and tree crowns to break up continuous fuelClearing branches away from the roof and chimneyZone-by-zone fuel reduction: bare or non-combustible Zone 0, lean Zone 1, reduced Zone 2Chipping or hauling away the cleared material
- Listed here
- 55 defensible space contractors, 32 with a clear CSLB license
Do you need a licensed contractor for this?
It depends
Hand clearing of brush, grass and ladder-fuel shrubs needs no license.
Ask for a license (C‑49, C‑27) when the job includes removing trees, pruning trees 15 ft or taller, stump grinding, or grading with a dozer/tractor (A, C‑12, C‑27).
Details and sources
This is a hint for when to ask, not legal advice.
More defensible space contractors in El Dorado County 45
Other services in El Dorado County
44Brush Clearing
37Tree Service
32Vegetation Management
13Home Hardening
8Weed Abatement
4Pine Needle Removal All contractors in El Dorado County · What defensible space includes