How local conditions shape chimney inspection in Rancho Palos Verdes
Rust streaks running down the flashing are the warning sign owners spot first, and near this stretch of the Pacific they nearly always trace back to a cap the salt air has chewed through. Once that diagnosis is confirmed, replacing it in stainless steel or copper settles the issue for good. That's part of why we factor it into our timeline recommendations, the materials we choose, and what we flag in the written report once the visit wraps up.