What the crews do
Zone 0 clearing
Removing woody shrubs and roots within 5 feet of the house, replacing bark and rubber mulch with decomposed granite or gravel, clearing under decks, and cleaning gutters and roofs.
Fence and gate conversion
Replacing the wood fence section that meets the house with a noncombustible metal gate or panel, per attachment point.
Zone 1 and 2 thinning
Brush thinning by 50%, ladder-fuel removal, dead-wood removal, and horizontal spacing on canyon rims and hillsides, done in a way that protects native habitat and prevents erosion.
Mowing, mastication and lot clearing
Tractor mowing and mastication for acreage in Ramona, Alpine, Valley Center, Fallbrook, and the backcountry. Vacant lot clearing to satisfy city weed abatement notices.
Tree work
Limbing up, clearing canopy 10 feet from roofs, removing dead trees and palm skirts.
Haul-away and disposal
Green waste, old fencing, and mulch removed and disposed of. Disposal volume stated on the quote.
How it works
Tell us about the property
Address or ZIP, lot size, slope, and whether you need Zone 0 only, full defensible space, or a weed abatement notice cleared. Two minutes.
We match you with one licensed crew
A company that is licensed with the California Contractors State License Board, carries liability and workers' comp insurance, and works in your part of the county.
You get a written, itemized quote
Scope, disposal, license number, insurance, and a date. Compare it with anyone else you like. Book only if it makes sense.
What to expect on price
Zone 0 work on a typical suburban lot runs roughly $800 to $3,500 for a crew, and full brush clearance on larger properties runs about $2,000 to $4,000 per acre for moderate growth, more on steep slopes.
The full breakdown, with a worked example, is in the cost guide. The single biggest thing you can do to lower the price is to move stored items, bins, and firewood yourself before the crew arrives, so they are pricing vegetation and hardscape, not labor for picking up your patio.
Where the crews work
Across San Diego County: the City of San Diego's canyon neighborhoods (Scripps Ranch, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Peñasquitos, Carmel Valley, Tierrasanta, San Carlos, Del Cerro, La Jolla, University City, Mira Mesa, Clairemont), the inland cities (Poway, Escondido, San Marcos, Santee, El Cajon, La Mesa), and the backcountry and foothills (Ramona, Alpine, Jamul, Julian, Fallbrook, Valley Center, Lakeside, Rancho Santa Fe, Bonsall). See the service area list.