What a chimney inspection visit covers for properties in Pasadena
Pasadena lies just west of Arcadia, and our work there runs from Old Town to Linda Vista and Bungalow Heaven. An older brick fireplace in the city can be converted to gas, but the flue has to match the new appliance. A clay tile liner sized for wood smoke may be too wide for an insert. Gas exhaust also carries moisture that wears at mortar joints over time. So before an insert goes in, we inspect the liner and size a stainless one to the unit when it is needed. For gas logs left in an open firebox, we confirm the damper clamp, the gas valve and the flame height, then write it all down.
The January 2025 Eaton Fire burned through neighboring Altadena, close to Pasadena's northern edge. Since then, the cap and spark screen get a closer look on every Pasadena call we take. For a heating fireplace, the screen must stop embers but leave room for exhaust to escape. We clean it, check the cap fasteners, and run the fireplace to confirm the draft holds steady.
Level 1: Visual inspection for annual maintenance
Level 2: Camera inspection for real estate or damage assessment
Level 3: Invasive inspection for suspected hidden damage
Detailed digital photo report delivered after every visit
Clear repair recommendations with transparent estimates
NFPA 211 compliant inspection process
