Why Altadena homes need real chimney flashing repair
Altadena sits in a very high fire hazard severity zone directly against the San Gabriel Mountains, and a missing or damaged spark arrestor is one of the first things flagged on inspection here. With Santa Ana wind events raising ember risk every season, sound masonry and a compliant cap are treated as non-negotiable line items, not optional upgrades. A typical visit here covers step flashing and counter flashing repair, cricket installation for wide chimneys, and lead and aluminum flashing options, because the scope should follow the chimney's actual condition, not a number pulled from a price sheet.
