Rampart General cracked fireplaces
Pictures of Rampart General cracked fireplaces which are beyond repair and need to be torn down.
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Very Dirty Chimney
Very, very dirty Chimney after chimney fire! Then you can see what it looks like after we cleaned it.
New Chimney Cap in Orange County
Here is a chimney cap job we did recently. You can see the before, during the work and after photos below.
Video of chimney which needs major repairs
This as an example of our video inspections. We make sure that the homeowner can see it is their property and they can see the issues. This is an example of a chimney which was allowed to deteriorate and which has substantial cracking both inside and out. It can be repaired but the repairs are […]
Chimney Reline completed
Rancho Cucamonga after reline completed with two Coatings of heat shield cement and new spark arrest.
Chimney cracks inside chimney
Due to the recent earthquakes in Southern California there have been reports of chimney damage. Some of which you might not be aware of. Here is a video of cracks inside a chimney. If you think you might have damage, get your chimney inspected now before winter comes and you can’t use it when you […]
Why you should only used a licensed and insured chimney sweep
Many chimney sweeps are not licensed, bonded or insured. Sometimes companies hire “subcontractors” who also have no insurance or licenses. It is not illegal for someone not to have a license if the work they do is under $500, however, there is a danger in having someone climb up on your roof with no insurance. […]
Your chimney and earthquakes
Today parts of the San Gabriel Valley, the Inland Empire and Orange County felt a significant earthquake (7.1). If you have an older masonry chimney and you felt a significant movement of your property, it is usually recommended that you do not use your fireplace until it is inspected with a video camera to make […]
Masonry chimneys and fires
The pictures show the inside of a chimney which has cracks and also the outside and top with a cracked crown. Signs you have had a chimney fire: You may have had a dangerous fire in your chimney which has compromised the structure of your chimney, and not even know it. It is estimated that […]
Is your fireplace a fire hazard?
This is the first in a series of articles to warn consumers about possible fire hazards in their homes. If your chimney looks similar to the one pictured, it is probably a Rampart General pre-cast cement fireplace. These were manufactured in Santa Ana from the early 1960’s to the mid 1990’s. There are whole communities […]
