Mariposa County, CA
Fire Clearance and Defensible Space Services in Mariposa County
Protect your property from wildfire risk with professional fire clearance and defensible space services in Mariposa County. We clear overgrown vegetation, reduce fire hazards, and get your property compliant with California's PRC 4291 — with an inspection guarantee.
What Is Fire Clearance
Fire clearance involves removing flammable vegetation and creating defensible space around structures. This includes cutting dry grass, removing brush, limbing trees, and reducing fuel sources that contribute to wildfire spread. Our complete approach covers all three zones defined under California's PRC 4291 defensible space law.
Full 100-foot defensible space clearance on a Mariposa County property — ready for CAL FIRE inspection
Why Fire Clearance Is Critical in Mariposa County
Mariposa County is a high-risk fire area, especially during dry seasons. Overgrown vegetation can quickly become dangerous. Beyond the immediate safety risk, failing a CAL FIRE inspection has real financial consequences — insurance carriers are now non-renewing policies based on defensible space violations. Fire clearance helps:
- Reduce wildfire risk to your home and structures
- Protect homes, outbuildings, and fences
- Improve firefighter access during an emergency
- Meet CAL FIRE and local fire safety requirements
- Maintain your homeowner's insurance coverage
Defensible Space Requirements
California law requires property owners to maintain defensible space around buildings — clearing vegetation within 100 feet of structures across three zones. Our complete 2026 defensible space guide explains what each zone requires. Our services ensure your property meets all three zone standards efficiently and completely.
Zone 0 (0–5 ft)
Ember-resistant zone — no combustible material against the structure, clear gutters and roof
Zone 1 (5–30 ft)
Intensive clearance zone — grass cut to 4 inches, no dead vegetation, spacing between plants
Zone 2 (30–100 ft)
Extended fuel reduction — grass cut, ladder fuels removed, trees limbed 6 feet up
Clearance around outbuildings — all combustible structures require their own 10-foot clearance
Who Needs Fire Clearance
Our fire clearance services are ideal for:
- Property owners with 1+ acres in Mariposa County
- Rural and hillside properties in high fire hazard severity zones
- Vacation homes and rental properties
- Overgrown or neglected land
- Homeowners preparing for fire season or facing a CAL FIRE inspection
Our Fire Clearance Services Include
- Weed eating for large properties (Zone 1 and Zone 2 grass fuels)
- Brush and vegetation removal (chaparral, manzanita, scrub oak)
- Fuel load reduction and ladder fuel removal
- Clearing around structures, outbuildings, and access roads
- Preparation for CAL FIRE inspections — with a passing guarantee
- Insurance documentation: written statement of work tied to PRC 4291 zones
Pricing and Project Scope
Most fire clearance projects range from $1,500 to $6,000 depending on property size, terrain, and vegetation density. We focus on complete, high-quality clearing — not basic yard maintenance. See our full pricing and protection packages for a detailed breakdown by property size.
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Service Area
We provide fire clearance and defensible space services throughout Mariposa County, Oakhurst, Coarsegold, Ahwahnee, and nearby foothill communities.
Request a Quote
Do not wait until peak fire season when demand is high. Contact us today to schedule your fire clearance service and protect your property before it becomes a risk.