Our Services & Pricing
What does installation typically cost?
Every home is different. After your free assessment you'll receive a detailed, itemized quote built around your home's specific vulnerabilities and your budget — no surprises, no obligation.
How long does installation take?
Most installations are completed in a single day. A standard ember-resistant vent retrofit on a typical Ventura County home takes 4 to 6 hours. Larger projects involving boxed eaves, gutter guards, or fire-resistant coatings may take 1 to 2 days. We work efficiently and clean up completely before we leave.
Are your products California Fire Code compliant?
Yes. All products and installations performed by Wildfire Warden meet California Fire Code requirements and CAL FIRE defensible space standards. We are a licensed, bonded, and insured California contractor (CA Lic #1150345), and every project is completed in accordance with Public Resources Code 4291 and the Safer From Wildfires framework recognized by California insurers.
What is the difference between ember-resistant vents and regular vents?
Standard vents found on most homes in Ventura County and Santa Barbara County use mesh openings large enough for embers to pass through during a wildfire. We offer two solutions: a mesh retrofit using Wildfire Defense Mesh stainless steel ember mesh installed behind your existing louvers, or full Brandguard ASTM E2886-certified ember- and flame-resistant vent replacement for homes in the highest-risk zones. Because embers — not direct flame — are responsible for the majority of homes lost in wildfires, vent protection is one of the highest-impact improvements a homeowner can make.
Do you offer any warranties on your work?
Yes. All Wildfire Warden installations come with a workmanship warranty. Product warranties vary by manufacturer — we use industry-leading materials including Wildfire Defense Mesh ember-resistant vents and James Hardie fiber cement products, both of which carry their own manufacturer warranties. We'll walk you through the specific warranty coverage for every product we install during your free assessment.
Should I retrofit my vents or replace them?
Both. The right choice depends on your home. A mesh retrofit using Wildfire Defense Mesh ember mesh installed behind your existing louvers is the fast, budget-friendly option — the right call when your existing vents are still in good condition. Full Brandguard vent replacement is the higher-tier option for homes in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) — ASTM E2886-certified ember- and flame-resistant assemblies with intumescent components designed to seal shut under direct flame exposure. We'll recommend the right tier for your home during your free assessment.
What is Phos-Chek FORTIFY and what does it protect?
Phos-Chek FORTIFY is a professional-grade, long-term fire retardant from the same family of products used in wildland firefighting. We apply it to two of the highest-risk areas on a property: landscape vegetation in the zones closest to your home, and exposed structural wood such as eaves, framing, plywood lips around vents, fascia, and the substructures embers reach first. It bonds to the surface and resists ignition through fire season, giving the most vulnerable parts of your property a defensive layer they don't have on their own — applied in a single visit.
What's the difference between Phos-Chek FORTIFY and FireFree 88?
Different surfaces, different products. Phos-Chek FORTIFY is a long-term fire retardant for landscape vegetation and exposed structural wood — eaves, framing, plywood lips, fascia, and substructures. FireFree 88 + FfE Topcoat is a two-layer system designed specifically for wood and wood-composite siding on the visible exterior of your home: FireFree 88 forms the fire-retardant base, and the FfE topcoat seals it and matches standard exterior paint so the finished result looks indistinguishable from regular siding. If you have wood siding that can't reasonably be replaced with fiber cement, FireFree 88 transforms it into a fire-resistant surface without changing how your home looks.
Can you protect my deck and fence?
Yes. Wood decks and fences are one of the most under-protected wildfire vulnerabilities on a home. Embers settle between deck boards, ignite, and travel directly to the structure — a wood fence connected to the home is a fuse. DeckGuard is a fire-resistant coating applied to wood decks, fences, and connected wood structures, formulated to withstand foot traffic, weather, and UV exposure without sacrificing fire resistance. It's one of the most affordable improvements you can make for the parts of your property most likely to ignite.
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