Fire Mitigation in the Denver Metro
Reduce wildfire risk around your home. We thin trees, remove ladder fuels and clear brush to help create defensible space on your property.
Fire Mitigation, done right.
Colorado's dry seasons and wind make wildfire a real concern, especially for properties near open space, grasslands and the foothills. Thoughtful tree and brush work around a home can reduce the fuel available to a fire.
We help create defensible space by thinning dense trees, removing low branches that act as "ladder fuels," and clearing dead vegetation and brush, while keeping the healthy trees you love.
Our fire mitigation services
Defensible space thinning
Spacing out dense trees and shrubs around the home.
Limbing up / ladder fuel removal
Removing low branches that let fire climb into the canopy.
Dead tree & deadwood removal
Removing dry, dead material that burns easily.
Brush & vegetation clearing
Clearing dense brush and dead growth near structures.
Roof & gutter clearance
Cutting back branches that overhang the roof.
Chipping & haul-away
Cut material chipped or hauled off, not left as fuel.
Signs it's time to call Devora
- Your property borders open space, grassland or foothills
- Trees or shrubs are dense and touching each other
- Low branches reach close to the ground
- Dead trees, branches or brush near the house
- Branches overhang the roof or gutters
- You've received a mitigation recommendation from your HOA, insurer or fire district
Not sure? We'll take a look and give you an honest recommendation, free.
Fire Mitigation: FAQ
What is defensible space?
Defensible space is the buffer around a home where vegetation is managed to slow the spread of fire and give firefighters room to work. It typically involves thinning, removing ladder fuels and clearing dead material, especially closest to the house.
Do I have to remove all my trees?
No. Good mitigation is about spacing, pruning and removing the most hazardous fuels, not clear-cutting. Healthy, well-spaced trees can stay.
Is this required for my home?
Requirements vary by location, HOA and insurer. Check with your local fire district or insurance provider. We're happy to help you meet their recommendations.
What happens to the cut material?
We chip it or haul it away, so it doesn't become new fuel on your property.
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