Wildfire Risk Assessment

Who This Service Is For

This service is designed for property owners in the Colorado foothills, mountain communities, and anywhere within the Wildland–Urban Interface (WUI) where wildfire exposure is a concern.

It is particularly useful for:

• Homebuyers who are interested in a property located in a higher-risk area and want to better understand wildfire-related considerations before moving forward

• Homeowners who want clear, practical insight without navigating agency programs or formal mitigation processes, this assessment offers a straightforward, easy-to-schedule way to gain a better understanding of wildfire-related considerations around the property.

• Sellers who want to proactively address wildfire-related questions and present their property with greater confidence

Considering a Property in a Higher-Risk Area?

If you love a property but have concerns about wildfire exposure due to its location, surroundings, or terrain, this assessment can provide additional clarity. By visualizing roof conditions, vegetation patterns, slopes, and nearby features, the report is intended to support informed decision-making—not to discourage a purchase, but to better understand what factors may deserve attention.

Standalone or Add-On Service

The Wildfire Risk Assessment can be scheduled as a standalone service or added to a full home inspection, where available. When combined with a home inspection, drone imagery and site observations are coordinated to provide a more complete visual understanding of the property.

What This Service Includes

• Aerial drone imagery of the roof, structure perimeter, and surrounding vegetation

• Review of publicly available wildfire risk and hazard mapping (for general context)

• Visual identification of factors such as:

  • roof and gutter conditions

  • vegetation proximity

  • slope and terrain influences

  • decks, fences, and attached structures

• Approximate structure ignition zones shown for visual reference

• Annotated aerial and ground images with written observations

• Prioritized, property-specific risk-reduction recommendations

What This Service Is — and Is Not

This service is:

• A visual, non-invasive assessment

• Educational and property-specific

• Intended to support awareness and planning

This service is not:

• A code compliance inspection

• A defensible space certification

• A wildfire hazard classification

• A guarantee of structure survivability

Final determinations regarding wildfire hazard classifications and mitigation requirements are made by local authorities.

Deliverables

• PDF Wildfire Risk Assessment Report

• Annotated ground & aerial imagery

• Visual overview of structure ignition zones

• Clear, prioritized recommendations

Important Notes & Limitations

Wildfire behavior is influenced by many factors—including weather, wind, terrain, vegetation, and conditions beyond the property—and can change rapidly. This assessment reflects visible conditions and publicly available information at the time of review and is intended to support general risk awareness rather than predict wildfire behavior or outcomes.