Fire and storm readiness, simplified.

We know what to look for, give you a clear plan, and handle the work.

What's changing

California's wildfire rules are changing in 2026.

Zone 0New rules for the first 5 feet around your home. Approved in August, effective once finalized.

New hazard mapsUnincorporated Sonoma County's "very high" zone grew from 11 acres to 7,555.

InsuranceCalifornia now requires insurers to discount homes with documented fire safety work. Some are non-renewing homes in fire zones.

Fire season, then storm season. Find out where your home stands.

Sources: CAL FIRE fire hazard severity maps (2025); California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (August 2026); California Department of Insurance, Safer from Wildfires regulation.

Is this at your home?

Brick ranch house with ivy climbing the porch wall and a dry lawn — **Ivy on the walls**

Dry oak leaves piled beside a skylight and along the roof edge — **Leaves on the roof**

Black mulch and young agave plants along a wood fence — **Mulch along a wood fence**

Stacked firewood and dry leaves beside the side wall of a house — **Firewood near the house**

Foundation vent with dry leaves inside and bark mulch below it — **Leaves inside the vents**

Dry leaves and bark mulch under a raised deck beneath oak trees — **Debris under the deck**

That's just a few. We check everything.Get my plan

Does this sound like you?

Your home is in a high or very high fire hazard zoneDefensible space rules apply out to 100 feet, and the Zone 0 rules are coming.

Your property is in a flood zone, or holds water in winterWe check where water goes around your home and what to fix.

✓Your insurer sent a notice, or a renewal is comingInsurers are dropping and refusing to renew homes in fire zones. Dated proof of your work can help.

✓You're planning to sellSellers in high fire hazard zones need defensible space documentation to close.

Not sure of your fire or flood zone? We'll look it up.

Check my address

Opens a text to us with your address. We text back what we find.

What you walk away with

One complete walkthrough. One plan. No guessing.

Home Ready PlanExample property · Forestville

Sample

Covers fire safety, defensible space, storm drainage, insurance items

Example zone diagram. Not a survey.

3Fix now

5This season

4Plan ahead

1 · Vents and walls

Sample finding photo: foundation vent with dry leaves inside

Fix nowDry leaves inside a foundation ventPhoto 1 · dated · south wall

Why it matters: Embers ignite dry debris, and an unscreened vent lets them in under your home.
The rule: California Safer from Wildfires (insurer discount standard)
Your options: A. Clear the vent and add fine metal mesh. Example $60 to $150
B. Replace with ember-resistant vents. Example $250 to $500

This seasonBark mulch within 5 feet of the wallPhoto 2 · dated · north wall

Yours to use, with or without us

✓You know what's wrong, and whyIncluding places you can't easily see, with the rule behind each fix.

✓You know what to do firstIssues ranked and priced, so your money goes where it counts.

✓Any contractor can use itClear scope and dated photos, so every bid covers the same work.

✓It lasts for yearsYour checklist for each season, and for the rules still changing.

We go where you'd rather not: up the ladder, under the deck, inside the vents.

Extension ladder set against the eave of a house

What we check

Fire safety of the houseVents, gutters, decks

Defensible spacePlants, mulch, firewood

Storm drainageDownspouts, drains, water flow

Insurance itemsWhat insurers commonly ask about

What's included

Home Ready Plan

A step-by-step plan to bring your property up to common insurance and state safety standards.

On site, we check

Your fire hazard zone confirmed
Your flood zone confirmed
House fire safety: vents, gutters, decks
Defensible space: first 5 feet out to 100 feet or your property line
Storm drainage: downspouts, drains, water flow
Items insurers commonly ask about

In your plan

Zone diagram of your property
Fire risks identified and ranked
Flood and drainage risks identified and ranked
Dated photos of each issue
The rule behind each fix
Each fix priced from local rates, basic to complete
Where you stand on the coming Zone 0 rules
Order of work: what first, what next, who to hire

Plus

Design consultation, so options fit your style
Call to walk you through your plan
One-page summary for your insurer

Half of the plan fee is credited toward our clearing or project management.

Priced by property. You see your price at the end of the quiz, before anything is charged.

Get my plan

The plan is yours to keep whether or not you hire us. Our brush and debris clearing is priced fairly and quoted in your plan.

How it works

Book
Call, text, or take the 2-minute quiz. We check your address against the state fire hazard maps first.
Walkthrough
We walk your property and talk through how you want it to look.
Plan
You get your ranked plan with priced options, and we walk you through it on a call.
Fixed and documented
We do a final check and photograph the finished work. You get dated proof for your insurer or a sale.

Clear first, then build

Brush and debris clearing is the fastest step toward fire and flood safety. It also clears the way for the bigger work.

1Brush and debris clearing, done by usBrush, weeds, dead plants, leaves, gutters, mowing, and hauling it all away. One time or every season, at a fair rate.

2Design and installation, managed by usLike fire-safe landscaping and drainage. We help you find licensed pros, negotiate their bids, and check the work against your plan, so you don't have to know what to look for. You hire and pay them directly.

Safe doesn't have to look bare

Your plan has options from basic to complete. Two fire-safe looks:

Gravel garden with boulders, pebbles, succulents and grasses beside a driveway — **Gravel garden**Stone, gravel and low plantings near the house.

Flagstone patio with low creeping groundcover between the stones — **Stone and low groundcover**Hardscape with small, spaced plantings.

Not ready? Try the free 1-minute self-check

Free self-check

How ready is your home?

Tick everything that applies. It takes a minute.

Bark, wood chips, or dead leaves and needles within 5 feet of the walls Woody shrubs or hedges under eaves, or within 2 feet of windows, doors or vents Firewood, stored items or trash bins against the house or under the deck Leaves or needles in the gutters or on the roof A wood fence or gate attached directly to the house Attic, eave or foundation vents without fine metal mesh, or not sure Tree branches over the roof, or within 10 feet of the chimney Dead grass, brush, or low branches under trees within 30 feet

Your result

Nothing checked yet. Tick what applies to your home to see where you stand.

Get my plan A quick self-check, not an inspection. Rules differ by location, and the fire agency makes the final call.

What customers say about working with Devan

From customers of Devan Does It, the home repair business Devan has run in Forestville.

Devan did a great job on my fireplace and retaining wall. He was professional, easy to work with, and paid attention to every detail. Both turned out better than I expected. I'd definitely hire him again!

KaliaHomeowner, Sebastopol · Fireplace and retaining wall

He was professional, efficient, and handled everything seamlessly.

ErinBusiness owner, St. Helena · Loft construction

We encountered several unanticipated complications installing ceiling fixtures in our old house. Devan resolved them all with grace and good humor.

JamesHomeowner, Sebastopol · Lighting fixtures

About Devan

Meet Devan

Devan Hemmings has worked on Sonoma County properties for years: first mapping them for designers and architects, then repairing them through Devan Does It in Forestville. He knows what the rules ask for and what the fixes cost.

See what his customers say on Yelp and Facebook.

What people ask first

How much is the plan?

It depends on your property. You see your price at the end of the quiz, and we confirm the exact amount by text after looking at your property. Nothing is charged until you approve it. Half of the plan fee is credited toward our clearing or project management.

How much does the work cost?

It depends on the size of your property and how much needs clearing. We price brush and debris clearing fairly and quote it in your plan, so you know before you decide. Licensed work is bid by licensed contractors. We gather and negotiate the bids for you, so you compare real numbers before you choose.

Will this lower my insurance?

We can't promise that. California's Safer from Wildfires regulation requires insurers to offer discounts for documented mitigation. Amounts vary by insurer and property, and insurers are still rolling them out. We help you do the work and document it, with dated photos and a one-page summary. Your agent confirms what you qualify for. Discounts usually start at your next policy period, after you send proof.

Do you do the construction?

We do the brush and debris clearing and upkeep ourselves. Design, installs and repairs are done by licensed contractors, and you contract with and pay them directly. If you want, we help you find the pros, negotiate the bids, and check their work against your plan.

Can I do this myself?

Yes, many people do. The hard parts are knowing what applies to your property, what order to do it in, and who to hire. That's what the plan is for. Or start with the free self-check.

Do you check for storms too?

Yes. Your plan includes a storm check: gutters, downspouts, drains, and where water goes around your home. It is not an engineering or flood-risk study.

Are you an official inspector?

No. Official defensible space inspections come from CAL FIRE or your local fire agency. We help you get ready for them.

What areas do you serve?

Sonoma County. Not sure yours is covered? We'll check your address when you book.

Get your Home Ready Plan

Your walkthrough and full plan. You see your price at the end of the quiz, before anything is charged.