Frequently Asked Questions
People are frightened and confused right now and understandably so. We will do our best to answer as many of the most frequently asked questions as we can. We encourage you to schedule an on-site consultation or a phone consultation to better understand what we can do for you.
How long does it take
How long does it take
The initial inspection and consultation takes about 1-2 hours. The actual work depends on the scope of the Plan
How much does it cost
How much does it cost
There is no charge for the initial consultation. The cost depends on the scope of the Plan, but we work with every budget
Who does the work
Who does the work
Our crews of experienced full time employees.
Do you use sub-contractors
Do you use sub-contractors
We do the work. Occasionally it is necessary to bring in another licensed specialist. We will let you know in advance if that is necessary
Are there any rebates
Are there any rebates
There are grants, rebates and discount programs available. We can go over some of them with you, but they are directly through 3rd parties or fed, state or local government agencies
Do you have insurance
Do you have insurance
We are licensed, bonded and fully insured. We carry Workers comp., General Liability and Vehicle insurance. We provide all our clients with a Certificate of Insurance
Is there a Guarantee
Is there a Guarantee
No. There's no way to guarantee that your house won't be damaged or destroyed by wildfire. But, we'll do our best to help you protect your home
Are you high tech
Are you high tech
Yes and No. You'll be meeting with a live human being with over 40 years of experience behind him. He will be using some very special equipment and software to perform the inspection and prepare your wildfire Plan and Estimate
What about my insurance
What about my insurance
It's a good idea to talk to your Broker. Rates are going up. Policies are being cancelled and insurers are leaving the State. Your Broker can tell you about what you should do.
Do you do landscaping
Do you do landscaping
Not really. Part of the overall plan usually includes some degree of landscaping. We can develop a more detailed landscaping plan should one be requested or required.
....but I love my trees
....but I love my trees
Sometimes trimming and removing trees is part of the recommended Plan, but it's your house and you don't have to do anything you don't want to do.
Do you do other work
Do you do other work
We try to stay focused on fire related issues. We're not there to sell you a kitchen remodel, but we are General Contractors and happy to look at any other projects you have in mind..