707.582.0525 [email protected]
Wildfire Mitigation Advisors
Sonoma County home surrounded by wildfire-prone vegetation, illustrating the need for defensible space and home hardening
Residential Assessments

Protect Your Home From Wildfire

We tell you exactly what threatens your home, prioritize the fixes, and show you the fastest path to reducing wildfire risk.

Schedule Your AssessmentCall 707.582.0525
Residential property with landscaping growing against the structure, deck, and roofline, showing typical vegetation management needs

A residential property with vegetation growing against the structure and deck. This is the kind of condition our assessment identifies and prioritizes.

Living in Wildfire Country

Sonoma, Napa, and Marin Counties sit in some of the most fire-prone terrain in California. The 2017 Tubbs Fire destroyed over 5,600 structures in Sonoma County alone, many of them homes in Fountaingrove, Coffey Park, and the Mark West area. Three years later, the Glass Fire burned through neighborhoods again.

Insurance companies have responded by canceling or non-renewing tens of thousands of residential policies. Homeowners who kept their coverage have seen premiums double or triple. Many have been pushed onto the California FAIR Plan, the state's insurer of last resort.

The good news: there are concrete, proven steps you can take to protect your home. But you need to know which steps matter most for your specific property. That is what our assessment delivers.

A-frame cabin with wood shingle siding, multiple deck levels, and dense vegetation surrounding the structure in a wildland-urban interface setting

An A-frame in the WUI with wood shingle siding, stacked decks, and dense tree canopy on every side. Beautiful, but every element here increases fire risk.

Why It Matters

A Clear Plan Saves Money, Time, and Stress

Most homeowners in fire-prone areas know they should take action, but have no idea where to start. Our assessment gives you that starting point.

Protect Your Biggest Investment

Your home is likely the most valuable thing you own. A professional assessment costs a tiny fraction of your property value and gives you a clear, prioritized plan to protect it.

Keep Your Insurance

Thousands of Sonoma County homeowners have lost their fire insurance since 2017. A documented mitigation plan from a certified specialist shows insurers you are actively managing risk. For many, this is the path back to standard coverage.

Increase Property Value

Buyers in fire-prone areas look for homes with documented wildfire preparedness. A completed assessment and mitigation plan is a tangible selling point that sets your property apart.

Know Where to Start

Most homeowners know they should "do something" about wildfire risk but have no idea where to begin. Our report prioritizes every recommendation so you can spend your time and money on what matters most.

What We Assess at Your Home

Every property is different. Our assessment covers the full picture, inside and out, so nothing gets missed.

Defensible space: all three zones (0-5 ft, 5-30 ft, 30-100 ft)

Roof, eaves, and vent screening for ember intrusion

Siding, windows, and exterior wall materials

Decks, fencing, and attached structures

Vegetation management and landscaping

Driveway access and emergency vehicle clearance

Propane tanks, firewood, and fuel storage

Neighboring property risks and exposures

Slope, wind exposure, and terrain factors

Insurance documentation and compliance

Understanding Mitigation

These pages explain the strategies your assessment may recommend. WMA does not install or sell any of these solutions. We assess, prioritize, and give you a clear plan.

Defensible Space

The buffer zone between your home and surrounding vegetation

Home Hardening

Upgrading materials to resist embers, heat, and flame

FAIR Plan

Understanding California's insurer of last resort

Insurance Inspections

What insurers look for and how to prepare

Assessment Cost

How our pricing works and what affects it

CWMS Credential

What the NFPA certification means for your assessment

Homeowner FAQ

Common questions about residential wildfire assessments

We evaluate your entire property: defensible space across all three zones, roof and vent conditions, siding and window materials, decks and fencing, vegetation management, driveway access, fuel storage, and surrounding terrain. You receive a detailed written report with photographs and a prioritized action plan ranked by risk level.
Cal Fire inspections check for basic PRC 4291 compliance. Our assessment goes much further. We evaluate structural vulnerabilities, ember intrusion pathways, insurance documentation needs, and provide prioritized recommendations specific to your property. A Cal Fire inspection tells you if you pass or fail. Our assessment tells you exactly what to fix and in what order.
A documented mitigation plan from a certified specialist demonstrates to insurers that your property is actively managed for wildfire risk. Many carriers look favorably on properties with professional assessments, and for some homeowners, this is the key to getting off the FAIR Plan and back to standard coverage.
Assessment pricing varies based on property size, terrain complexity, and scope of work. Contact us for a no-obligation conversation about your property and we will provide a specific quote. Initial consultations are always at no charge.
We prefer that you are available, at least for the beginning of the assessment. Walking the property together helps us understand your concerns and priorities. The on-site evaluation typically takes 2-4 hours depending on property size and complexity.
We serve homeowners throughout Sonoma County, Napa County, and Marin County. This includes Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Petaluma, Healdsburg, Windsor, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, and the surrounding rural and hillside communities.
From Our Blog

Insights on wildfire risk and home protection from our field experience

Plan A and Plan B: When Homeowners Will Not Do the Right ThingMitigation Strategy

Plan A and Plan B: When Homeowners Will Not Do the Right Thing

Standard wildfire mitigation is Plan A, and it works. But what happens when property owners cannot or will not take the proper steps?

Read Article
Ember Stomp Fire Fair: IBHS Burn DemonstrationEvents & Speaking

Ember Stomp Fire Fair: IBHS Burn Demonstration

IBHS demonstrated how standard construction burns versus "Wildfire Prepared Home" construction. The results speak for themselves.

Read Article
Wind Is the Enemy: How Embers Travel Miles Ahead of a FireWildfire Science

Wind Is the Enemy: How Embers Travel Miles Ahead of a Fire

Research confirms 70-90% of homes are ignited by embers, not direct flame contact. Here is how wind drives wildfire destruction.

Read Article
View All Articles

Find Out What Threatens Your Home

We identify every risk on your property, prioritize the fixes, and hand you a clear plan. Over 1,000 assessments completed across Sonoma, Napa, and Marin Counties.

Schedule Your Assessment