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Serving East Bay hillside communities

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East Bay home-hardening service

Garage Ember Entry Protection

Garage door gaps, unscreened vents and combustible storage make attached garages a common ember entry point. Small changes here can protect the rest of the home.

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Serving Oakland Hills, Berkeley Hills, Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, Walnut Creek and surrounding communities.

The homeowner problem

Garage door gaps, unscreened vents and combustible storage make attached garages a common ember entry point. Small changes here can protect the rest of the home.

Areas we address

  • Bottom seals along the garage door
  • Side and header seals along the jamb
  • Metal flashing at the door perimeter
  • Screening of garage side and rear vents
  • Window screening
  • Combustible storage against interior walls
  • Manual door operation during power outages
  • Battery backup considerations
  • Attached garage vulnerabilities affecting living space

Frequently asked questions

Home hardening focuses on the structure itself. It addresses vents, eaves, rooflines, garages, decks, fencing, exterior openings and the first five feet around the home so wind-driven embers have fewer places to enter or ignite materials next to the building.

Related services

We complete home-hardening assessments and upgrades for East Bay homes. When a specialty trade is needed for work outside our scope, we coordinate trusted local service partners.

Call or Text (916) 844-9108

Schedule a home-hardening assessment

  • Photo-based home-hardening assessment
  • Prioritized, written recommendations
  • Local East Bay crews; partners when needed
  • No obligation to move forward

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