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M & R Masonry services the greater Los Angeles and surrounding areas of: Pasadena,
Arcadia, La Canada, La Crescenta, Alhambra, Altadena, Brentwood, Hollywood, West LA, Beverly Hills.

Fireplaces & Chimneys

  • Inspections for fireplace and chimney safety
  • Full masonry construction of chimney's from the ground up
  • Install new fireplaces
  • Retrofits & Bracing
  • Repair or replace interior & exterior brickwork
  • Repair Work:
    • Relining chimney flues
    • New fireboxes, brick restoration
    • Re-pointing
    • New chimney crown installations
  • Cleaning & Sweeping
    Yes, We Clean Chimneys!
    But our company does a whole lot more than that. In fact, we help homeowners keep their chimneys in good repair by performing minor masonry such as crown repair and tuckpointing (replacing the mortar between bricks) so our clients can avoid larger & more expensive repairs such as having to rebuild the entire chimney.
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  • Chimney sweep and maintenance services
  • Evaluate & repair earthquake damage
  • Install safety caps, dampers, spark arresters, fireboxes
  • Provide smoke tests
  • Test & repair smoke & draft problems
  • Realtor, buyer & seller evaluations

Chimney Inspections

With over 30 years of masonry experience, specializing in the construction and repair of fireplaces and chimney’s M&R Masonry offers chimney inspections. A typical inspection consists of

  1. A structural inspection of the chimney stack.
  2. Inspection of chimney crown, spark arrestor and flashing.
  3. Indicate if existing chimney is reinforced or un-reinforced masonry construction.
    If FHA straps are present and exterior bracing.
  4. Check masonry clearings from house framing markers.
  5. Inspection foundation and hearth supports.
  6. Check proper chimney height requirements 10’ x 2’ rule.
  7. Inspect flue condition, lined or un-lined.
  8. Check in attic and exterior for voids.
  9. Inspect condition of firebox, throat, damper, ash dump and clear out door.
  10. Inspect gas line and gas shut off valve per code requirement.
  11. Check firebox opening measurements in relationship to flue dimension for proper drafting operation.

The purpose of any inspection is to clarify the structural condition, safety, function and code compliance.

Level 2 inspection available which entail a video cam viewing of the chimney flue system.

Other services offered are chimney cleaning and smoke test.

M & R Masonry is proud to provide you with the very best in chimney care. We have perfected the art of chimney cleaning and repair. Make sure your fireplace burns efficiently by having your chimney cleaned today.

M & R Masonry are your full chimney needs service center, dedicated to providing you with prompt, quality service. We will clean your chimney to make it burn like new again. Proper chimney maintenance also prevents harmful smoke backflow into your home.

Don't delay, call today.

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M & R Masonry
Los Angeles, California

Tel:  323.478.9312
Tel:  323.547.3737
Tel:  626.568.1498

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Other Services Provided

Patio designs
Concrete work
Tile work
Custom benches
Surrounding pool work
Construction of block walls
Brick & block repair work
Decorative stone & brickwork
Custom pathways
and more...

Insured - Bonded
License No. 663882
 
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