Why fireplace cleaning matters for Altadena homes
Living this close to the mountains puts every Altadena chimney in a very high fire hazard zone, and with Santa Ana winds kicking embers around during dry stretches, a solid spark arrestor cap and a yearly look at the masonry aren't things to put off. A typical visit covers firebox ash and soot removal, glass door cleaning and gasket check, and hearth stone and surround cleaning, so the scope reflects the chimney's actual condition instead of a flat-rate guess.

