Written by the people on the ladder, for homeowners across Los Angeles County.
Almost nobody here heats with a fireplace, and almost everybody assumes that means the chimney looks after itself. It is the wrong conclusion, and the reason is physics rather than frequency.
Read Article: How Often Should You Sweep a Chimney in Southern California?
There is no ash to sweep, so nothing ever looks dirty, so nobody books a service. Gas fireplaces are now the most neglected appliance in this trade, and they fail without any of the warnings a wood fire gives you.
Read Article: Signs Your Gas Fireplace Needs Service
Pound for pound it is the highest-value item in this trade, and it is the one most houses in Los Angeles County do not have. Almost every expensive chimney problem we are called to started with water arriving at the top.
Read Article: Why a Chimney Cap Matters More Than You Think
A chimney is a heavy unreinforced column bolted to a light wooden house. When the ground moves, it is the first thing to crack, and the damage that matters most is usually the damage you cannot see.
Read Article: Is Your Chimney Earthquake Damaged? What to Look For
An inspection is the only part of this trade that tells you something you could not otherwise find out. A flue can look perfectly sound from the hearth and be cracked through two storeys above your head.
Read Article: Chimney Inspection Levels 1, 2 and 3 Explained
The liner is what stands between the fire and the timber framing of your house. A surprising number of chimneys in this county do not have a working one, and their owners have no way of knowing.
Read Article: Does My Chimney Need a Liner?Homeowners across Los Angeles County keep our number in their phone for a reason. The line is answered around the clock — call and speak to someone who does this work.
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