What actually brings Pasadena homeowners to call
Unreinforced masonry chimneys are common in Pasadena's 1920s through 1950s housing stock, and that construction type is one of the first things an inspector checks for since it was never built to current seismic standards. Deteriorated mortar on these older stacks is treated as a structural concern rather than a cosmetic one, since it is often the first sign that the chimney could separate from the house in an earthquake. That is the backdrop for every chimney flashing repair visit we run here: what tools go on the truck, how much time we block off, and what kind of follow-up to expect.