CA License #1096813
CA License #1096813
A fire break is a strip of land cleared of the vegetation that carries fire. On acreage, ranch land and rural lots, fire breaks along property lines, fences and roads slow a grass fire, protect outbuildings and pasture, and give fire crews a place to work from. They’re one of the most practical steps a landowner can take before fire season.
Tree of Righteousness clears fire breaks for property owners across Redding and Shasta County. We remove brush, small trees, dead wood and tall grass along the lines you choose and haul the material away. Start with a free estimate or call (530) 515-8924.
Fire breaks work best where fire is most likely to enter or spread across a property. Common locations include:
Width depends on the terrain, the fuel next to the break, and what you’re protecting. Wider breaks are needed on slopes, next to heavy brush, and where wind typically pushes fire. Some counties and fire districts also set minimum clearances along roads and property lines, so check the rules that apply to your parcel. We’ll help you plan widths that make sense for your land.
Fire breaks protect the edges of a property. Defensible space clearing protects the home itself. Most rural properties benefit from both.
Every property is different, so we match the method to the ground and the vegetation.
Equipment sparks can start fires in dry grass. We schedule fire break work before grasses cure when possible, and during fire season we work early in the day and avoid hot, dry and windy conditions.
Fire break clearing is part of our land clearing and weed control services. For heavier jobs, our crew brings the equipment to clear the ground properly.
Contact us today and receive a no-obligation estimate that is clear, fair, and customized to your needs.
Choose a time that works best for you, and we’ll make all the arrangements to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Once scheduled, simply sit back and let our team handle the rest. We’ll take care of the work with excellence and care, so you can enjoy complete peace of mind.
We clear fire breaks for landowners in Redding and nearby communities including Anderson, Shasta Lake, Palo Cedro, Bella Vista, Cottonwood, Happy Valley, Igo, Millville, Shingletown, Lakehead and Red Bluff. Rural parcels in the foothills and valley face fast-moving grass fires every summer, and a well-kept fire break can make a real difference.
Tree of Righteousness is a licensed tree service contractor (CA License #1096813) led by an ISA Certified Arborist. We handle the trees, brush and grass in one job. See all the areas we serve.
A fire break is a strip of land cleared of vegetation that fuels fire, such as brush, tall grass and small trees. It slows or stops fire spreading across a property and gives crews a place to work from.
It depends on slope, the vegetation next to the break, and what you're protecting. Breaks should be wider on slopes and next to heavy brush. Check with your local fire authority about any minimums for your parcel.
Along property lines that border open land, fence lines, driveways and access roads, and around barns and outbuildings.
At least once a year, before fire season. Grass and brush grow back, and a fire break only works if it's kept clear.
Equipment can spark fires in dry grass. We schedule work before grass cures whenever possible, and during fire season we work early in the day and avoid hot, dry and windy conditions.
Request a free estimate online or call (530) 515-8924. We'll walk the property with you and plan where the breaks should go.
