No-nonsense chimney reads from our Los Angeles crew, the signs of trouble, the creosote risk, masonry care, and smart hiring.
Here is how how much to install a chimney liner really works for a Los Angeles home, in plain terms.
Read more →Gas inserts and log sets are everywhere in LA homes, and many owners assume the chimney can be ignored. Here is what a gas fireplace still asks of its flue, and why it matters.
Read more →A masonry chimney is one of the first things to take damage when the ground moves, and much of that damage is invisible from the living room. Here is what to look for and why a scan matters.
Read more →It seems backward, but the fireplace you light a few nights a year can carry a more hazardous flue than one used all winter. Here is how creosote builds in an LA chimney and why.
Read more →In a region where the dry season turns hillsides to tinder, the spark-arrestor mesh on a chimney cap is more than a convenience. Here is what a good cap does and why LA homes need one.
Read more →The chimney is not the only vent in your home that can start a fire. A clogged dryer vent is a common and overlooked hazard, and the warning signs are easy to miss.
Read more →LA rain arrives in a few intense bursts, and those storms drive water into the most exposed masonry on the house. Here is how a chimney takes water damage and how to stop it.
Read more →For the whole chimney, our Los Angeles crew gives you free inspections, honest estimates, and quality work, with up-front pricing and no pressure.