Wildfire season is getting longer and hotter every year. California law (Public Resources Code § 4291) now requires every home in the wild-land urban interface to keep 100 feet of defensible space—and new “Zone 0” rules will soon ban anything combustible within the first five feet of your walls. Staying ahead of those regulations protects your family, your property, and your insurance coverage.
Why Defensible Space Works
- Stops flames and flying embers before they reach your home.
- Gives firefighters room to work safely.
- Shows insurers you’re doing your part, reducing the risk of non-renewal.
How We Can Help
Bay Area Tree Specialists (BATS) has the crew and equipment to handle every step:
- 100-Foot Fuel Breaks – We remove hazard trees, ladder fuels, and dry grasses so fire can’t climb or spread.
- Steep-Slope Mastication – Our excavators grind dense brush into a neat mulch even on the toughest hillsides.
- Crown Separation & Pruning – Opening space between tree canopies keeps flames on the ground and out of the crowns.
- Weed-Eating & Mowing – Quick follow-ups knock back new growth before it becomes a threat.
- Seasonal Checkups – A simple walk-through and photo log each spring keeps you on track for the year.
Every crew follows CAL FIRE guidelines and the latest ANSI safety standards, so the work is both effective and professionally executed.
Regular Service Plans
- Homeowners – Spring clean-up with a summer touch-up.
- HOAs & Apartment Communities – Quarterly rotations to keep common areas compliant.
- Vineyards, Orchards & Campuses – Custom schedules that fit harvests, events, or school breaks.
Fleet Highlights
- Excavators with Fecon-style masticators for rugged chaparral slopes.
- 75- to 100-foot bucket trucks for safe canopy work.
- Tracked chippers that handle big logs right on site.
Book Your Free Inspection & Quote
Call (408) 836-9147. We’ll survey your property, flag every hazard, and send a detailed proposal—usually within 48 hours.
Get fire-safe before the first heat wave—let BATS clear the way to a safer summer.