Commercial & HOA Services
Protect your investment. Reduce your liability. Serve your community.
Commercial properties and homeowners associations face wildfire risk at a scale that goes beyond what a single property owner manages. We work with HOA boards, property management companies, lodges, and municipalities across South Fork, Creede, Pagosa Springs, and Del Norte — delivering coordinated forest services on the timeline and documentation standard commercial clients need.
We are based in South Fork, not dispatched from four hours away. When you schedule work, we show up. Every engagement comes with written treatment records, before-and-after documentation, and a certificate of insurance available on request for your files.
Who We Serve
Homeowners Associations
Common area assessment, community-scale defensible space, and Firewise USA implementation support — including annual investment documentation for your designation renewal. We develop phased treatment plans scoped to annual HOA budgets so work gets done in manageable increments rather than deferred indefinitely. We provide the documentation your board needs for insurance purposes and Firewise annual reporting.
Property Management Companies
Multi-property firewood contracts, emergency hazard tree removal, and scheduled annual maintenance. One point of contact for your entire portfolio. We coordinate deliveries to your operational calendar, provide professional invoicing, and maintain written records of all treatments the documentation your clients expect and your liability exposure requires.
Lodges and Hospitality Properties
Reliable firewood supply for guest rooms, common areas, and fire pits — delivered (dumped) on your schedule, with hand-stacking available at $100/cord, coordinated around Wolf Creek ski season and peak occupancy windows. We also handle hazard tree removal near guest structures and defensible space creation, with before/after documentation suitable for your insurance carrier and ownership group.
Municipalities and Fire Districts
CWPP implementation support, fuel break creation, and community wildfire defense work aligned with Rio Grande County and Archuleta County CWPP priorities. We are familiar with the documentation requirements for Firewise USA community certification and can support both implementation and the annual investment reporting your designation requires.
Community-Wide Forest Health Assessments
Before committing to a mitigation budget, your board or ownership group deserves a clear picture of what the property actually needs — and what it doesn’t.
Our Forest Health Assessment gives you exactly that. For commercial properties and HOAs, we conduct a comprehensive on-site evaluation that covers:
- Beetle infestation status: Spruce beetle, Douglas-fir beetle, and mountain pine beetle activity — severity, spread trajectory, and priority removal areas
- Wildfire risk factors: Fuel loads, ladder fuels, defensible space gaps, access and terrain considerations
- Hazard tree identification: Which trees represent immediate risk to structures, utilities, or guests
- Prioritized treatment plan: What needs attention now vs. what can be phased over 2–3 years
- Budget-ready recommendations: Honest cost estimates that help you plan, not oversell
Assessments for larger commercial and HOA properties are custom-quoted based on acreage. The assessment fee is credited toward any mitigation project you move forward with within 90 days.
This gives your board or management team the documentation they need to make informed decisions — and the paper trail that matters when talking to insurers.
Wildfire Mitigation & Defensible Space
HOA common areas and commercial properties face the same wildfire risk as individual homes — often with greater exposure, more acreage to manage, and higher liability if something goes wrong.
We create defensible space in HOA greenbelts, open spaces, and buffer zones using the same zone-based approach required by Colorado State Forest Service guidelines:
Zone 1 (0–30 ft from structures): Strategic thinning to remove ladder fuels, reduce crown density, and eliminate dead and dying beetle-kill trees.
Zone 2 (30–100 ft from structures): Fuel load reduction across open space — spaced thinning that slows fire progression and creates room for firefighters to work.
What’s included:
- Written treatment plan with prioritized recommendations
- Professional thinning using proper felling and limbing techniques
- Complete debris removal — no slash piles left on property
- Before/after documentation for your records and insurance
- Alignment with CWPP, Firewise USA, and CSFS standards
Commercial and HOA mitigation is priced by acreage, terrain, and current fuel load. We provide phased treatment plans that fit multi-year budgets — you don’t have to do everything at once.
Commercial Firewood Contracts
Lodges and property managers need firewood supply they can count on — delivered on time and available through peak demand periods including Wolf Creek ski season. We offer annual contracts starting at $265 per cord (drop-only) for commitments of 20 or more cords, with delivery included and scheduled to your operational calendar. Hand-stacking is available on any delivery for a flat $100 per cord. A single point of contact handles your entire season — no dispatching to a call center.
- Guaranteed supply: Priority access during high-demand periods. Contract customers are scheduled before open-market orders.
- Volume pricing: Annual contracts of 20+ cords from $265/cord drop-only. Contact us for a quote based on your specific volume and delivery schedule.
- Coordinated delivery schedule: Deliveries timed to your check-in calendar, housekeeping rotation, or property manager’s access windows.
- Professional presentation: Deliveries photographed and documented — suitable for property management records and owner reporting. Hand-stacking available at $100/cord.
- Single contact: One person handles your account for the full season. No dispatching to a call center.
Why Commercial Clients Choose Timberline Forestry
- $2M general liability + $1M umbrella: Certificate of insurance available on request. Meets standard commercial contractor insurance thresholds for most HOA boards, property management agreements, and municipality contracts.
- Before/after photography, written records, professional invoicing: Treatment documentation suitable for insurance carriers, HOA boards, ownership groups, and CWPP or Firewise reporting requirements.
- South Fork based — not dispatched from four hours away: We know this landscape, these forest conditions, and the agencies your certification work involves. When you schedule, we show up.
- CWPP and Firewise alignment: Familiar with Rio Grande County and Archuleta County CWPP priorities. Can support both field work and the documentation your community needs for Firewise USA certification or renewal.
| Client Type | Key Services | Pricing & Engagement |
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| Homeowners Associations Common areas & Firewise USA |
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Contact for quote
Phased annual budgets available. Written quote within 48 hours. |
| Property Management Multi-property portfolios |
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Contact for quote
Firewood from $265/cord drop-only (20+ cord annual); stacking +$100/cord. Services quoted by portfolio scope. |
| Lodges & Hospitality Seasonal firewood & hazard mitigation |
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Contact for seasonal quote
Volume firewood from $265/cord drop-only; stacking +$100/cord. Mitigation work quoted by scope. |
| Municipalities & Fire Districts CWPP & community wildfire defense |
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Quoted by project scope
CWPP & Firewise documentation included as part of all project work. |
| RV Parks & Campgrounds Perimeter mitigation & guest firewood |
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Contact for quote
Mitigation quoted by perimeter scope and tree density. Firewood from $265/cord drop-only for seasonal contracts; stacking +$100/cord. |
$2M general liability + $1M umbrella. Certificate of insurance available on request — issued to your HOA, management company, or municipality as certificate holder.
Primary service area: South Fork, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Del Norte. Extended service area available — contact us to confirm coverage for your location.
Commercial Firewood Contracts
Annual supply agreements for lodges, property managers, and STR operators. Guaranteed supply through Wolf Creek ski season and peak occupancy periods.
Minimum order for contract pricing: 20 cords annually. For single-season lodge supply under 20 cords, standard firewood pricing applies — see our firewood page for individual cord pricing.
Commercial firewood contracts are governed by a signed written agreement together with our Firewood Sales Terms & Conditions.
Sales tax: Firewood is subject to applicable Colorado state and local sales tax, collected at the rate for your delivery address. Tax will be calculated and shown on your invoice prior to delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a forest health assessment work for a larger commercial property or HOA?
For commercial and HOA properties, the assessment covers the full parcel — not just the area immediately around structures. We walk the property, identify beetle infestation status and spread trajectory, map fuel load and ladder fuel conditions, flag hazard trees near structures and utilities, and deliver a written summary within 48 hours. For HOA boards, that written report is structured to support board presentation and budget planning. The assessment fee is credited toward any mitigation project booked within 90 days.
How is wildfire mitigation priced for HOA common areas or commercial properties?
We price by acreage, current fuel load, terrain, and site access. After an initial site visit, we provide a written proposal with phased options if the full scope needs to be spread across multiple budget cycles — common for HOA boards working within annual maintenance budgets. Typical thinning work runs $800–$1,500 per acre for moderate-density stands. Trees removed during treatment can be processed into firewood, which offsets project cost for properties that can use or sell it.
Can you handle multiple properties under one contract?
Yes. Property management companies and HOA boards with multiple parcels or common area segments can structure a single annual agreement covering firewood delivery, scheduled maintenance, and hazard tree work across all properties. We provide consolidated invoicing and maintain separate written records for each property or parcel — the documentation your clients and their insurance carriers expect.
What does commercial firewood delivery pricing look like?
Commercial firewood is priced per cord as a drop-only (dumped) delivery, with volume discounts for annual contracts. Standard residential drop-only pricing runs $295 to $355 per cord depending on delivery zone. Annual commercial contracts of 20 or more cords start at $265 per cord (drop-only) for the largest commitments, with delivery included and coordinated to your operational calendar. Hand-stacking is available on any delivery for a flat $100 per cord. Contract customers receive priority scheduling through peak demand and a single point of contact for the season. Contact us with your annual volume and delivery zones for a written quote.
Do you provide documentation for HOA insurance or Firewise purposes?
Yes. All commercial work includes written treatment records, before/after photography, and professional invoicing. This documentation is suitable for HOA insurance carrier submissions, Firewise USA annual investment reporting, and CWPP compliance documentation. We carry $2M general liability and $1M umbrella — certificate of insurance is available on request and can be issued to your HOA, management company, or municipality as the certificate holder.
How does Firewise USA certification support work?
Firewise USA is a national program recognizing communities that take proactive steps to reduce wildfire risk. Certification requires a community risk assessment, an action plan, and annual documentation of mitigation investments. We can support HOAs and municipalities at any stage of the process: initial assessment, treatment plan development, field implementation, and the investment documentation your Firewise coordinator submits annually. See our guide to forest programs for more on CWPP and Firewise priorities in this
Can you help our HOA qualify for Firewise USA designation?
Yes. Firewise recognition requires a community risk assessment, a written action plan, and documented annual investment in mitigation. We conduct the assessment, help develop the action plan, and provide the treatment records needed for annual investment reporting and designation renewal. Many HOAs find that Firewise designation also opens a direct conversation with their insurer about coverage terms and premium treatment.
Request a Commercial Quote
Commercial clients receive a written quote scoped to your property portfolio, operational calendar, and documentation requirements. Certificate of insurance available on request. We typically turn around commercial quotes within 48 hours.