RebuildsChimney Repair & Rebuilds
Cracked crowns, loose tops and leaning stacks repaired or rebuilt to current seismic standards.
- Crown replacement
- Partial & full rebuilds
- House-tie anchors
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Peninsula Chimneys, Hillside Homes& Native StoneChimney and masonry care for Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills and San Pedro
On the Peninsula the homes sit on slopes facing the Pacific. In parts of Portuguese Bend the ground itself is moving, ocean wind drives rain sideways under roof tiles, and many ranch houses carry chimneys and walls built from local Palos Verdes stone. Palos Verdes Peninsula Chimney & Masonry handles all three: chimneys separating from moving houses, native stone repair, and leaks on steep tile roofs. We work out of South Western Avenue, and the dispatch line answers 24/7.
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Chimney and masonry services on the Peninsula
For ranch houses in Rolling Hills, Mediterranean homes in Palos Verdes Estates and bungalows above the San Pedro harbor.
Rebuilds
LeaksCopper Flashing
Counterflashing cut into the mortar and step flashing under the roofing, made to handle wind-driven rain.
- Copper or stainless
- Crickets on wide stacks
- Water-tested
CapsCaps, Pots & Screens
Screened caps and pot covers that keep out rain, birds and embers without spoiling the roofline.
- Clay pot covers
- Spark screens
- Wind-rated mounts
VideoFlue Video Inspections
A camera finds offset or cracked flue tiles, common in homes on moving or settling ground.
- Recorded footage
- Sale & escrow reports
- Movement tracking
SweepsSweeping & Firebox Care
Creosote and soot cleaned out, with cracked firebrick and loose joints repaired.
- Neat, covered work
- Firebrick repair
- Damper service
GasGas Logs & Inserts
Fireplaces set up for gas logs or sealed inserts, with liners sized correctly.
- Insert liners
- Damper clamps
- Clearance checks
Interactive
Pull the slider: before and after
Each frame holds one chimney before and after the work. Slide sideways, or select the handle and press the arrow keys.
Racked by movement, rebuilt plumb
Ground movement and age had twisted and opened this stack. We rebuilt it straight from the roof, tied it to the framing and added a crown and cap.
- Plumb rebuild
- Framing ties
- Cap & crown
Fog-soaked brick, made new
Constant marine layer kept this chimney wet and stained. The new one has fresh brick, a stainless cap and tight flashing, done along with a reroof.
- New brickwork
- Stainless top
- Re-flashed
See your own chimney in the "before"? Phone (424) 272-8858
Gap opening at the wallSeparating
Monitored, tied, re-flashedUnder control
Land movement
When the house moves, the chimney moves differently
Gaps at the siding
The landslide areas around Portuguese Bend have sped up in recent years. A heavy chimney on its own footing can lean away from a house that's moving another way.
Offset flue tiles
Movement can shift the clay tiles inside out of line, which a camera picks up long before it shows outside.
Track it over time
We measure tilt and gap width and come back to re-check, so you have a record for engineers and insurers.
Lighter options
Where a masonry chimney keeps fighting the ground, a framed chase with a metal flue weighs far less.
Peninsula & South Bay
Around the hill and down to the harbor
The yard sits on the east side of the Peninsula near San Pedro, so both the hill towns and the South Bay are close. Choose a place for a rough travel time.
On the way toMiraleste
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Chimney & roof review
Measured from 29005 S Western Ave. Palos Verdes Drive South closures and gated-community entry can add time; dispatch confirms on the call.
Local material
Palos Verdes stone, repaired the right way
The layered buff-and-tan stone quarried on the Peninsula shows up on chimneys, planters and garden walls across the South Bay. It's soft and flaky, so it needs different handling from brick.
ASSESS
Find the failing layers
Pieces that are flaking or hollow behind the face get marked for removal.
SOURCE
Match the color
Replacement stone is chosen to match the buff, rust or gray tones already on the house.
SET
Flat beds, soft mortar
Stones are laid flat on their natural bedding with mortar softer than the stone, so the mortar takes the wear.
REVIEW
Design approvals
Palos Verdes Estates exterior changes go before its Art Jury. We prepare samples and photos.
Ocean wind & tile roofs
Rain that blows sideways
Storms off the ocean push water up and under barrel tiles and into any weak spot around a chimney. Ceiling stains often show up a room away from the real leak.
Barrel tile careful
We lift and stack tiles around the chimney, re-flash and reset them, with spares for any that break.
Crickets behind wide stacks
A small saddle behind the chimney sends water around it instead of letting it pool.
Breathable sealer
Water repellent on the brick or stone keeps blowing rain from soaking in.
Harnessed crews
Steep pitches and tall views mean every tech is tied off on the roof.
Wind pushes water under tileLeaking
New pan & counterflashingSealed
Is the dispatch line really staffed overnight?
It is. Any hour, a real dispatcher can get a crew moving for a chimney tilting off a moving house, debris falling from a stack in high wind, or a leak during a storm. Smelling gas, seeing smoke inside or hearing a CO alarm? Leave first and dial 911.
There's a gap between my chimney and the wall. Is that dangerous?
It can be. A gap means the chimney and house are moving apart, and the flue may be damaged inside. Don't use the fireplace until it's checked.
Our neighborhood has land movement. Should we rebuild in brick?
Often not. A framed chase with a metal flue is much lighter and copes with movement better. We'll show you both options.
Can you match Palos Verdes stone?
Yes. We work with Peninsula stone regularly and match color and layering to what's on your home.
Do you handle Art Jury and city approvals?
We supply drawings, samples and photos for the Palos Verdes Estates Art Jury and city permits when the work needs them.
Will you break our roof tiles?
We take every precaution and bring spares. Any tile we break, we replace.
Which communities do you serve?
Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Miraleste, Portuguese Bend, Lunada Bay, Ladera Linda, San Pedro, Lomita, Harbor City, Torrance and Redondo Beach.
Where we work
Peninsula, harbor & South Bay
The hill towns first, plus the neighbors along Western Avenue and PCH.
- Rancho Palos Verdes
- Palos Verdes Estates
- Rolling Hills
- Rolling Hills Estates
- Miraleste
- Portuguese Bend
- Lunada Bay
- Ladera Linda
- San Pedro
- Lomita
- Harbor City
- Torrance
- Redondo Beach
Moving ground, blowing rain, flaking stone. We've got it.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Chimney & Masonry keeps a dispatcher on the phone at any hour.
(424) 272-8858 Call the Peninsula crew
Palos Verdes Peninsula Chimney & Masonry
29005 S Western Ave unit 102
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(424) 272-8858
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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(424) 272-8858
Directions to the yard →
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