Homes in 95685: what they're like and what they need

Defensible space before fire season

California asks foothill homeowners to keep up to 100 feet of defensible space: clear dead plants and gutters near the house, and thin brush and trees farther out. Insurers increasingly check it.

Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump

54% of homes here were built before 1980, when panels were often sized for much less load. Check yours before adding big electric items.

Lead-safe painting and remodeling

About 51% of homes here are older than 1978. Painters and remodelers working on them must follow EPA lead-safe rules (RRP certification).

Chimney sweep and wood stove check

20% of homes here heat with wood. Creosote builds up every season; a yearly sweep and inspection before winter prevents chimney fires.

Roof and gutters before the rains

Half the homes here were built before 1978. Most roofs last 20-30 years, so many are on their second or third. Clean gutters and a roof check before winter storms prevent most leaks.

Older pipes and sewer lines

20% of homes here are from the 1950s or earlier, when galvanized supply pipes and clay or cast-iron sewer lines were common. A camera inspection of the sewer line is cheap insurance.