Wildfire-season property service checklist

Organize landscaping, exterior maintenance and access work before dry-season conditions increase.

An adobe home with cleared defensible space for wildfire preparedness

Property walkthrough

  • Look for accumulated debris around structures and access routes.
  • Identify trees or limbs that may need professional evaluation.
  • Check that service crews can reach utility and equipment areas safely.

Hiring help

  • Define cleanup, hauling and disposal in the written scope.
  • Ask how structures and utilities will be protected.
  • Keep before-and-after photos for your own records.
This guide is a planning checklist, not a substitute for professional inspection, code requirements or emergency services. Request help finding a local provider →