An independent referral service for wildfire home-hardening projects.
We help San Diego County homeowners describe a project, learn the basics and connect with participating local service providers. EmberReady does not perform construction work and is not a government program.
What EmberReady does
- Collects homeowner project enquiries
- Routes suitable enquiries to participating providers
- Publishes practical San Diego-focused homeowner guides
- Links to official wildfire resources where appropriate
Referral first, contractor second.
EmberReady San Diego is a marketing and referral service. We are not the contractor performing the work. When you submit an enquiry, the information may be shared with a participating independent provider that serves the project type and area so that provider can respond.
There is no obligation to hire a referred provider. Before hiring anyone, homeowners should verify the contractor or service provider's applicable license, insurance, experience, pricing, scope, permit responsibilities and other qualifications for the work being considered.
What we do not claim
No government affiliation
EmberReady is not affiliated with San Diego County, CAL FIRE, a fire district or another government agency.
No property certification
We do not certify that a home is wildfire-safe, code-compliant or eligible for an insurance discount or public program.
No universal retrofit package
Different homes have different vent types, roof and eave details, exterior materials, access conditions and jurisdictional requirements.
No substitute for official requirements
Our guides are educational. Property-specific code, permit and fire-authority requirements should be confirmed with the applicable officials and qualified professionals.
How our homeowner content is built
We aim to use primary sources when explaining wildfire home-hardening concepts. Common references include CAL FIRE home-hardening guidance, the California Office of the State Fire Marshal's Fire Hazard Severity Zone and Wildland-Urban Interface resources, and local San Diego fire agencies.
Official resources: CAL FIRE — Home Hardening · OSFM — Fire Hazard Severity Zones · San Diego Fire-Rescue — Wildfire Preparedness · County of San Diego — Preparing Your Home for Wildfire
Content reviewed September 2026. Official guidance and local requirements can change; use the linked agency resources for the latest information.