Wildfire mitigation is the work done around your home and to your home's exterior to reduce the risk of ignition during a wildfire. On the landscape side, that means thinning trees, removing dead vegetation, clearing brush, and creating defensible space in zones around your structure. On the structural side, it means addressing things like vent screening, roofing material, siding gaps, and deck maintenance. The goal isn't to make your property fireproof - it's to make it survivable.

It depends on the size of your property, the density of vegetation, the terrain, and how much work is needed. Every property is different. The assessment gives you a detailed prescription with cost estimates broken down by priority, so you know exactly what you're looking at before committing to any work. Many homeowners are eligible for WRWC cost-share reimbursement that covers 50–75% of qualifying work.

It can. Under Colorado HB25-1182, insurers are required to be transparent about your wildfire risk score and to recognize documented mitigation efforts. Your final WRAP report provides the certified documentation your insurer needs to evaluate your risk and potentially adjust your premium. Results vary by carrier, but having professional documentation puts you in a stronger position than having nothing - especially if you're facing a rate increase or non-renewal. Our reports document your property's mitigation status.

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The West Region Wildfire Council (WRWC) operates a cost-share program that reimburses homeowners for 50–75% of qualifying wildfire mitigation work. The program covers vegetation management like tree thinning, brush clearing, and slash removal. We connect you with a WRWC prescription specialist - required for the rebate - and handle the documentation required for your reimbursement application. It's real money back in your pocket for work your property needs anyway.

Not necessarily. For the walk-around and assessment, it's great if you can be there so we can talk through findings in person - but we work with absentee owners regularly. We can do the assessment without you and send you the full report with photos. For the mitigation work itself, you don't need to be present. We document everything and you'll receive the completed WRAP with before and after photos when the work is done.

Absolutely. Clearing gutters, raking needles, removing combustible materials from around the foundation, screening vents, and mowing grass are all things most homeowners can handle. We have a downloadable checklist and a home hardening guide on our website that walk you through the DIY items zone by zone. For tree removal, heavy thinning, work on steep terrain, or anything you're not comfortable with - that's where we come in. Your WRAP report clearly identifies what needs professional attention and what you can tackle on your own.

This is exactly what the WRAP report is designed for. A certified assessment with documented mitigation gives your insurer evidence that your property's risk has been reduced. It won't guarantee they reverse a non-renewal decision, but it gives you the strongest possible case. If you need to shop for a new carrier, having a professional WRAP report in hand shows the next insurer that you've taken the problem seriously. We can also help you understand what your insurer is looking for and prioritize the work that will have the most impact on your risk profile.

For residential properties, the assessment itself takes one to two hours depending on property size and complexity. For mitigation work, most residential properties take one to five days depending on the scope - a small in-town lot with light thinning might be a day, while a larger wooded property with heavy fuel loading could take a full week. Your WRAP report includes a recommended timeline so you know what to expect before work begins.

No. We thin selectively, not clear-cut. We prioritize keeping healthy, fire-resistant trees like aspen, maintain spacing that looks natural, and focus on removing the vegetation that actually creates risk - dead trees, ladder fuels, dense understory, ground juniper. Most clients are surprised at how good their property looks after mitigation. You can see more of the views, the remaining trees are healthier, and the forest looks like a forest - just a well-managed one.

All slash is hauled off-site to the Gunnison County tree dump, where it's processed into Gunni Gold premium compost. Nothing is left on your property and nothing goes to waste.

We recommend an annual re-assessment. Vegetation grows back, needles accumulate, trees drop branches, and conditions change. An annual check catches regrowth and new issues before they become problems, and it keeps your documentation current for your insurer. The maintenance visit after the initial mitigation is typically much lighter and less expensive than the first round of work.

The walk-around is a casual, no-obligation visit where we look at your property together, point out the main concerns, and give you a general idea of what's involved. It usually takes about 30 minutes. The assessment is a thorough, zone-by-zone evaluation of your entire property and structure that produces your WRAP report - a formal document with certification status, detailed findings, a prioritized action plan with cost estimates, and the documentation your insurer needs. The assessment is a paid service. If you move forward with mitigation work, the assessment fee is credited toward the job.

Reach out anyway. We offer free guided walk-arounds where we show you exactly what your property needs and how to do as much as possible yourself using our free checklist. Many homeowners are surprised how much they can tackle on their own with the right guidance. When you're ready for professional documentation, we'll work with you on pricing. On top of that, the WRWC cost-share program reimburses 50–75% of qualifying work, so the actual out-of-pocket cost may be much less than you think. Nobody should lose their home insurance - or worse, their home to a fire - because they didn't think they could do it.