How local conditions shape chimney level 2 inspection in Altadena
Being pressed against the mountains puts Altadena squarely in a very high fire hazard zone, and a spark arrestor cap that's been maintained is one of the cheaper lines on a fire-readiness checklist compared with what ember damage can cost. Santa Ana wind events make that upkeep worth doing every year, not every few. That factors into when we recommend the next visit, which materials we spec for the repair, and what gets flagged in the written report afterward.

