What chimney sweep looks like when we know Santa Monica
An inspection contingency here almost always turns up hardware that corroded faster than an inland buyer would expect, since ocean exposure ages standard metal well ahead of schedule. Sellers who already installed marine-grade stainless or copper tend to clear that contingency without a repair credit. We have worked on everything from single-flue brick stacks to multi-system fireplaces in this area, and we plan each visit around what is actually on the property.