Why fireplace cleaning looks different in Ventura
Salt air and coastal humidity accelerate the wear on that original mortar, and worn mortar is what turns a routine chimney into an entry point for embers. Annual inspection catches that damage while the fix is still straightforward. That's the condition behind most calls here, and it's usually why the scope includes firebox ash and soot removal, glass door cleaning and gasket check, and hearth stone and surround cleaning instead of a one-size-fits-all checklist.