Why Malibu homes need fireplace inspection done right
Cap and spark arrestor checks run on a strict annual schedule for every home in this fire zone, timed before dry conditions set in rather than after a warning goes out. Readiness here means the chimney is already sealed against embers before red flag conditions arrive. Visits here typically include full firebox and refractory panel inspection, damper operation and sealing test, and smoke shelf and smoke chamber evaluation, scoped to the chimney's actual condition instead of a fixed price sheet.