How Altadena weather shapes a chimney repair visit
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. That's part of how we set the timeline, choose materials, and decide what makes it into the written report once the visit wraps.
