What we know about fireplace inserts in San Marino
A lot of the fireplaces we work on in San Marino date to somewhere between 1920 and 1960, built with elaborate masonry that calls for a preservation mindset. We photograph the original stonework and mortar detail before any repair so the finished work matches what was there, not a generic patch. We have worked on every chimney type common to this area, from single flue brick stacks to houses running more than one fireplace system, and we plan the visit around what is actually there.
