Yes. The City of Bend enforces its flammable vegetation code year-round, with fines up to $750 per day for violations. The City Council is also advancing a new home hardening ordinance based on Oregon R327 standards. If you've received a letter from the City, don't ignore it.

In most cases, yes — but the work has to happen first. Insurers need documented proof of mitigation before they'll reconsider coverage. We complete the work, then deliver a comprehensive report your agent can act on. We also help connect you with brokers who specialize in high fire-risk properties in Oregon.

SafeHaven is Central Oregon's only complete wildfire mitigation solution. Most contractors do one thing — we do everything. We clear fine fuels and surface debris, perform ladder fuel removal to eliminate the vertical fire pathway from ground to canopy, and coordinate licensed subcontractors for complex tree removals. On the structural side, we hold Oregon General Contractor license CCB #259806, so we can legally perform the home hardening work — ember-resistant vents, deck replacement, siding — that fuels reduction companies can't touch. And when the work is done, we deliver complete insurance documentation reports your carrier can act on. One call. One company. Start to finish.

Most defensible space projects are completed in 1-3 days. Home hardening work (vents, siding, decking) depends on scope but is typically scheduled and completed within 1-2 weeks of your signed estimate. We work to your timeline, especially when insurance deadlines are involved.