Practical Bushfire Preparedness

We assess all elements that are in direct contact with or part of your home.

Decking: We determine the materials used and their fire resistance. Install new as required.

Screening: We check for adequate screens over windows, vents, and underfloor spaces to prevent ember penetration.

Gaps around the building: We look for and recommend sealing or reducing gaps to less than 2mm where embers could enter.

Windows: We evaluate and potentially replace the type of windows and their frames, ensuring they are designed to withstand heat and ember attack.

Cladding: We assess the materials used for the exterior walls and their ability to resist fire. Then offer solutions as determined.

Gutters and downpipes: We check for buildup of debris and recommend gutter guards to minimise the risk of fire.

This zone is critical for creating a defensible space. We focus on:

Screening: We ensure that any openings around the home are adequately protected.

Paths: We evaluate and implement the placement and materials of paths to ensure they do not lead flames directly to the home.

Water pumps and sprinklers: We offer solutions for readiness in creating a defendable space.

Combustibles: We consider the safe storage and positioning of combustible materials like firewood, propane tanks, and outdoor furniture.

Landscaping: If you can imagine it, we can build it, grow it and maintain it. A purposefully designed low risk landscape close to buildings is critical to preventing direct flame contact.

Lawns and yard cleanups: We clean up yards and keep lawns trimmed, we have slashers and zero turn equipment.

This zone serves as the first line of defence. We focus on approximately 20 metres from structures, depending on the slope, likely direction of fire, surrounding hazards.

Shrubs: We do general maintenance to reduce fire spread and appropriate removal and planting guides.

Access roads: We check for clear and accessible roads for emergency services and safe evacuation routes and provide solutions.

Trees: We provide maintenance of trees to reduce the risk of fire reaching your home.

Passive risk reduction and active protection systems: Talk to us to explain how we approach each zone and solution.

We are skilled structure and property maintenance professionals that recognise each home and terrain is as different as individual lifestyles and insurable requirements. By carefully listening to your needs, we offer tailored upgrades, maintenance for one-off solutions or scheduled servicing.