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# Wildfire Hardening Made Simple

We help homeowners, HOAs, and small businesses protect what matters most, stay compliant with local fire codes, and reduce wildfire risk. The goal is to make properties safer, functional and beautiful.

### Home is where the heart is.

Our concierge-style approach ensures you receive hands-on support at every stage—from understanding fire department and Cal-Fire requirements to gathering quotes and coordinating defensible space projects. We aim to simplify compliance, making it easier for you to protect your home and community from wildfire risks.

# What do we offer?

### Risk & Code Clarity

Clear guidance on Moraga Orinda Fire District & CalFire requirements for homes, offices, and HOAs.

### Project Coordination

We handle vendor outreach and oversee wildfire safety upgrades.

### Zone Zero Planning

Redesign the critical first 5 feet with fire-safe materials and plants.

### Community & Programs

Connections to rebates, chipper days, and local programs.

# What does home hardening look like?

![Fire Safe Marin_Zone 0 patio seating](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Zone%200%20patio%20seating.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Zone%200%20patio%20seating.png)

*\* Photos courtesy of Fire Safe Marin*

![Fire Safe Marin_Metal_gate](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Metal_gate.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Metal_gate.png)

*\* Photos courtesy of Fire Safe Marin*

![Fire Safe Marin_Stone mulch at Zone Zero](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Stone%20mulch%20at%20Zone%20Zero.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Stone%20mulch%20at%20Zone%20Zero.png)

*\* Photos courtesy of Fire Safe Marin*

![Fire Safe Marin_Fire_Resistant_Roofs](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Fire_Resistant_Roofs.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Fire_Resistant_Roofs.png)

*\* Photos courtesy of Fire Safe Marin*

![Fire Safe Marin_Metal_gate_by_Vision_to_Completion](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Metal_gate_by_Vision_to_Completion.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Metal_gate_by_Vision_to_Completion.png)

*\* Photos courtesy of Fire Safe Marin*

![Fire Safe Marin_Flagstone and potted plants](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Flagstone%20and%20potted%20plants.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Flagstone%20and%20potted%20plants.png)

*\* Photos courtesy of Fire Safe Marin*

![Fire Safe Marin_Soffet](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Soffet.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Soffet.png)

Ember-resistant soffet vent

*\* Photos courtesy of Fire Safe Marin*

![Fire Safe Marin_Hogwire Gate](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Hogwire%20Gate.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Hogwire%20Gate.png)

Hogwire Fence and Gate

*\* Photos courtesy of Fire Safe Marin*

![Fire Safe Marin_brick in zone zero](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_brick%20in%20zone%20zero.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_brick%20in%20zone%20zero.png)

*\* Photos courtesy of Fire Safe Marin*

![Fire Safe Marin_Concrete and lawn](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Concrete%20and%20lawn.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Concrete%20and%20lawn.png)

*\* Photos courtesy of Fire Safe Marin*

![Fire Safe Marin_stone and decomposed granite](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_stone%20and%20decomposed%20granite.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_stone%20and%20decomposed%20granite.png)

*\* Photos courtesy of Fire Safe Marin*

![Fire Safe Marin_Zone zero_flagstone and concrete](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Zone%20zero_flagstone%20and%20concrete.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Zone%20zero_flagstone%20and%20concrete.png)

*\* Photos courtesy of Fire Safe Marin*

![Fire Safe Marin_Hardie Board](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Hardie%20Board.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Hardie%20Board.png)

Hardie Board Gate

*\* Photos courtesy of Fire Safe Marin*

![Fire Safe Marin_Zone 0 patio seating](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Zone%200%20patio%20seating.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Zone%200%20patio%20seating.png)

![Fire Safe Marin_Metal_gate](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Metal_gate.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Metal_gate.png)

![Fire Safe Marin_Stone mulch at Zone Zero](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Stone%20mulch%20at%20Zone%20Zero.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Stone%20mulch%20at%20Zone%20Zero.png)

![Fire Safe Marin_Fire_Resistant_Roofs](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Fire_Resistant_Roofs.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Fire_Resistant_Roofs.png)

![Fire Safe Marin_Metal_gate_by_Vision_to_Completion](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Metal_gate_by_Vision_to_Completion.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Metal_gate_by_Vision_to_Completion.png)

![Fire Safe Marin_Flagstone and potted plants](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Flagstone%20and%20potted%20plants.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Flagstone%20and%20potted%20plants.png)

![Fire Safe Marin_Soffet](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Soffet.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Soffet.png)

![Fire Safe Marin_Hogwire Gate](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Hogwire%20Gate.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Hogwire%20Gate.png)

![Fire Safe Marin_brick in zone zero](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_brick%20in%20zone%20zero.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_brick%20in%20zone%20zero.png)

![Fire Safe Marin_Concrete and lawn](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Concrete%20and%20lawn.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Concrete%20and%20lawn.png)

![Fire Safe Marin_stone and decomposed granite](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_stone%20and%20decomposed%20granite.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_stone%20and%20decomposed%20granite.png)

![Fire Safe Marin_Zone zero_flagstone and concrete](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Zone%20zero_flagstone%20and%20concrete.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Zone%20zero_flagstone%20and%20concrete.png)

![Fire Safe Marin_Hardie Board](https://243844785.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/243844785/hubfs/Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Hardie%20Board.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Fire%20Safe%20Marin_Hardie%20Board.png)

# Who do we help?

✔ Homeowners in Orinda, Moraga & Contra Costa

✔ HOAs and property managers

✔ Local businesses and offices

✔ The community as a whole benefits as more properties are fire-resilient

# What is our process?

### 1. Discovery Call

Review property and needs

### 2. Custom Plan

Get a clear scope & next steps

### 3. Execution

We coordinate vendors & oversee work

### 4. Follow-up

Final walkthrough & maintenance tips

![Wildfire_grants_and_resources_home_hardening](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wildfire_grants_and_resources_home_hardening.png?width=574&height=468&name=Wildfire_grants_and_resources_home_hardening.png)

## What home hardening grants & resources are there for me?

### We've compiled them all in one convenient spot for you.

[Help me find the money for home hardening](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/wildfire-resources?hsLang=en)

# What is the Community Fund?

### Every project contributes to our [**Pay It Forward Fund**](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/pay-it-forward?hsLang=en), helping neighbors and businesses reduce wildfire risk.

[Learn About the Fund](https://www.defensibledesigns.com/pay-it-forward?hsLang=en)

## Book Your Free Risk Consult

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