Fire Safety Tree Removal & Defensible Space in Simi Valley
Simi Valley is in the heart of Southern California fire country. Protecting your home starts with the trees on your property — and we specialize in fire-safe tree removal and Cal Fire-compliant defensible space clearing.
What Is Defensible Space?
Cal Fire requires homeowners to maintain a buffer between their home and surrounding vegetation:
Zone 1 (0–30 feet from home)
- Clear all dead vegetation
- Remove plants that could carry fire to your home
- Trim tree branches to 6–10 feet from the ground
Zone 2 (30–100 feet from home)
- Cut and clear dead vegetation
- Space out trees and shrubs
- Remove branches within 10 feet of the ground
Why Eucalyptus Is Your Biggest Fire Risk
Eucalyptus trees are everywhere in Simi Valley — and they’re essentially fire accelerants. Eucalyptus oil is highly flammable, the trees shed massive amounts of dry bark and leaves, and when they burn, they burn extremely hot and fast. Many fire experts recommend complete removal of eucalyptus within 100 feet of any structure.
Our Fire Safety Services
- Full Tree Removal — Remove hazardous trees that pose a fire risk
- Defensible Space Clearing — Meet Cal Fire Zone 1 and Zone 2 requirements
- Dead Tree Removal — Fast removal before fire season arrives
- Branch Trimming — Raise canopies, remove overhanging branches
- Eucalyptus Removal — Specialized removal of Southern California’s most dangerous tree
High-Risk Areas in Simi Valley
- Tapo Canyon — Hillside properties with elevated fire risk
- Santa Susana Knolls — Remote properties needing large-scale clearing
- Wood Ranch hillsides — Large lots with mature eucalyptus and oak
- Bridle Path — Horse properties with overgrown trees near structures
Don’t Wait Until Fire Season
Every year, Ventura County homeowners lose their homes in fires that could have been prevented. The time to prepare is NOW — before the Santa Ana winds arrive and the hills dry out.
📞 Call: (805) 555-0100