What chimney level 2 inspection actually protects against in Santa Monica
The marine layer that sits over the city on May and June mornings keeps roof metal damp for hours. Galvanized caps and painted steel chase covers rust first, so we note the metal of each part and suggest 316 stainless or copper when one needs replacing. The 1994 Northridge earthquake also cracked brick chimneys across the city, and an older stack gets a camera look up the flue. A typical visit here covers 360° video camera scan of entire flue interior, full inspection of accessible portions per nfpa 211, and required for real estate transactions - meets lender standards, and the scope follows what the chimney needs that day rather than a price quoted sight unseen.