A little about T.B.D.S.
We are low impact, environmentally friendly, and have been trained by the Nevada Fire Safe Council. Tahoe Basin Defensible Space serves the North and West Shores of Lake Tahoe from Tahoma to Old County. We guarantee your property will pass re-inspection or the problem will be corrected until it does, at no extra charge. Charges are based mostly on hourly pay, and some fixed rates. Call us at (530) 581-1173 for a free estimate today!
Services Offered
Defensible Space practices using T.R.P.A. and Fire Dept. guidelines.
Spike free tree trimming,
5 ft. non-combustible zone,
Clearing roofs and gutters of pine needle accumulation,
Thinning of brush and small tree clusters,
Firewood splitting,
Wood chip and gravel delivery/spreading,
Downed Trees, yard debris, brush, and small tree removal(up to 14" DBH)**.
9 yd. dump trailer services.
**For Special or Large tree removal the requires a permit we use and recommend the experts at JD Tree, click here to find out more.
What is Defenisible Space?
The phrase “defensible space” is a reference to the buffer area between your house and an oncoming wildfire. Having defensible space around your house allows firefighters to do there job in a safer and more effective manner.
And in the event that firefighters are not available, defensible space also increases the chances of home survival with no assistance.
In many cases when the homeowner hears the phrase “defensible space” he/she automatically thinks of their yard turning into a bare lot
surrounding their home. This is not the case. In the Basin we are trying to keep our beautiful Lake Tahoe clear. So many efforts are being
made to keep the soil erosion down and the clarity of the lake up. So our goal is to find a happy median between erosion control and effective
defensible space. There are many things that we can do to help keep our lake clear and our homes safe from fire for many years to come.
T.B.D.S. Consulting
T.B.D.S. is now offering Consulting for the “Do it yourself” Homeowner.
Are you the type of home owner who loves to take care of your own yard and property, but have no clue of how to create defensible space? Not sure what to do with the debris or what permits you might need to be in compliance with the Fire Dept. or TRPA? Then let T.B.D.S. help you.
We understand that a lot of homeowners enjoy doing things for themselves and we want to help make sure that you have the proper knowledge and information to achieve defensible space effectively and legally. We can provide you with all the tools necessary for you to protect your home against the inevitable. Give us a call today and set up an appointment for your “defensible space” consultation.
Do I Need Defensible Space?
Ask yourself these simple questions:
Do I have dead trees, brush, and other dead vegetation 30 ft. from my house?
Do my trees have dead or low hanging limbs?
Do I have tree branches
touching my house or hanging over my roof?
Is my roof covered in dead pine needles?
Does my house have anything that will burn in the
5 ft. no combustible zone?
Do I feel my house is unsafe if fire was threatening my neighborhood?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes,
then your home is not safe from the threat of wildfire.
