Why fireplace inspection looks different in Brentwood
A properly seated spark arrestor checked every year covers the defensible-space basics on Brentwood's canyon-adjacent lots, guarding against ember travel. We treat the mesh gauge and mounting fit as their own checklist item, not an afterthought once the sweep is done. A typical visit ends up covering full firebox and refractory panel inspection, damper operation and sealing test, and smoke shelf and smoke chamber evaluation, since the scope follows what the chimney actually needs rather than a flat rate quoted sight unseen.

