FAQ

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What is FireSmart?

FireSmart is a set of guidelines developed to help homeowners reduce wildfire risk through vegetation management, home hardening, and creating defensible space. These practices significantly lower the chances of a home igniting from flames or wind-blown embers.

Why do I need a FireSmart assessment?

Most wildfire damage starts from small, preventable hazards: dry vegetation, flammable materials near the home, or unprotected vents.
An assessment identifies these risks and gives you a clear plan to protect your property.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the entire Sea-to-Sky and Lillooet region, including:
Pemberton, Mt. Currie, D’Arcy, Birken, Whistler, Blackcomb, Function Junction, Lillooet, Seton, and nearby communities.

How much does a FireSmart assessment cost?

Our assessments start at $149 for a basic walkthrough and $349–$499 for a full report with photos, scoring, and a recommended action plan.

Do you remove trees?

Yes. We handle:

  • Pruning

  • Small and medium tree removals

  • Ladder fuel removal

  • Crown cleaning

  • Hazard tree identification

For large or complex removals, we partner with certified arborists.

What is “vegetation mitigation”?

Vegetation mitigation involves reducing fuel around your home by thinning, pruning, spacing, and removing flammable material. This creates a safer buffer if a wildfire approaches.

What does “home hardening” mean?

Home hardening refers to upgrading parts of your house to resist ember ignition, including:

  • metal mesh vent covers

  • non-combustible siding or trim

  • deck and soffit upgrades

  • ember-resistant materials

These upgrades significantly lower structure-ignition risk.

How often should I do FireSmart maintenance?

We recommend:

  • Spring cleanup (removing winter debris)

  • Early summer cleanup (before peak fire season)

  • Fall clearing

Vacation homes, farms, and tree-dense properties benefit from monthly or seasonal care plans.

Do you work with insurance requirements?

Yes. Many insurers are starting to request FireSmart improvements.
Our full assessment report is formatted to be insurance-friendly and includes before/after photos, notes, and recommendations.

Can you help Airbnb or vacation rental owners?

Absolutely.
We offer seasonal and annual maintenance plans specifically designed for secondary homes, rental properties, and remote locations.

Is this service only for large properties?

Not at all.
We work with:

  • single-family homes

  • acreages

  • cabins

  • farms

  • Airbnbs

  • strata units

  • rural properties

Any property can be made significantly safer.

Do you offer free quotes?

Yes. Basic estimates for vegetation work and mitigation packages are free.
Full written FireSmart assessments are paid due to the detailed report and expertise involved.

How quickly can you start?

We usually schedule assessments within 1–5 days depending on location.
Mitigation work is booked based on scope — typically within 1–3 weeks.