Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
Chimney Company in Temple City, CA
Temple City’s mid-century homes carry a specific kind of chimney history: flues built in the 1950s and 60s that saw maybe a dozen fires a year, then went untouched for decades. That changes what our repair work looks like here. Most of what we find in Temple City is not heavy creosote but aging clay tile, missing caps, and original flashing that has quietly failed over 50 or 60 San Gabriel Valley summers. Call us at (855) 360-4975 when you want a straight answer about what your chimney actually needs.
Why Temple City Homes Are Different
Temple City is a post-war bedroom community, and its chimneys reflect that era honestly. The ranch and traditional tract homes built between the late 1940s and the late 1960s often have single-wythe brick chimneys with clay-tile liners that are now 50 to 70 years old. Those liners crack. The mortar joints erode. What started as a simple fireplace becomes a flue system that needs documentation, not just a sweep.
The climate plays a role too. Temple City’s warm, dry summers and mild winters mean fireplaces sit idle for ten or eleven months a year. Creosote buildup is usually light. The real problems come from vacancy: birds and squirrels nest in uncapped flues, debris collects on smoke shelves, and the first cold snap after a long idle stretch arrives with a chimney that has not been looked at since the Reagan administration. The dry Santa Ana events add their own concern, since sparks from a neglected flue find dry shake roofs and tree-shaded lots with surprising speed.
Many Temple City homes also have rear additions from the 70s and 80s where the chimney was an afterthought. We frequently document unlined flues on family-room additions that were never built to modern code. What looks like a standard job often becomes a conversation about what was actually built behind that brick, and what needs to happen before the first winter fire. The whole area is ZIP 91780, and the neighborhoods are dense, tree-lined, and quiet, which means most of our jobs here are single-story, access-constrained, and require a careful eye for what decades of deferred maintenance left behind.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Temple City Services
Most Temple City homeowners reach out about two things: getting a chimney swept and inspected, and clearing out dryer vents that have gone years without attention. Here is how each works in this city.
Chimney Sweep in Temple City
A Temple City chimney sweep is often the first time anyone has looked inside the flue in decades. We start with a full inspection of the firebox, damper, smoke shelf, and liner, then sweep the flue and document what we find. In Temple City, the frequent finding is not heavy creosote but nesting material, cracked clay tile, or a missing cap that let water in. The work is straightforward on most single-story ranches, and we carry the right brushes and rods for both masonry and factory-built flues. Chimney Sweep in Temple City covers the full detail.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple City
Dryer vents in Temple City’s older homes are often long, multi-turn runs that exit through a wall or roof on a shaded lot. Lint accumulates, airflow drops, and the dryer starts taking two cycles to finish a load. That is a fire hazard, not an inconvenience. We treat dryer vent cleaning as a dedicated fire-safety service, grounded in Famco venting knowledge, and we clear the entire run from dryer to exterior termination. Read the full scope on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple City page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Chimney Repair in Temple City
Chimney repair in Temple City usually starts with a finding, not a plan. A sweep reveals a cracked clay tile, or the homeowner notices water staining on the ceiling near the flue. The housing stock here is what makes repair work distinct: single-wythe brick, 50 to 70-year-old clay liners, and original flashing that has finally let go. Fixing these systems means addressing the flue, the cap, the flashing, and the crown as one vertical stack, not as isolated symptoms. Chimney Repair as a service means we diagnose the full system and recommend only what the camera, the moisture readings, and the condition of existing parts support.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or scratching in the flue, find nesting material on the smoke shelf, or see water dripping into the firebox after rain.
What it costs in Temple City
Expect $240 – $540 depending on cap size, material, and whether we need to build up the flue tile first.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select a Copperfield or Olympia Chimney cap that fits the tile or pipe, seal the base with high-temperature caulk, and secure it to the crown or flue with mechanical fasteners.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, dented by tree branches, or was blown off during a Santa Ana wind event.
What it costs in Temple City
Budget $240 – $540 for the replacement, with the final price driven by flue size and whether the old cap left mounting damage behind.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, inspect the flue tile for damage it may have been hiding, and install the new cap in the correct size and material for the flue.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your inspection shows cracked clay tile, missing mortar joints between tiles, or the existing liner is undersized for an appliance that was added later.
What it costs in Temple City
Prices run $2,900 – $5,600 for a full liner installation, with the specific number set by flue length, diameter, and whether it is an insulated or non-insulated system.
How we do it
We size the DuraFlex liner to the appliance and flue dimensions, drop it from the top, insulate where needed, and connect it to the firebox or appliance at the base.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling around the chimney chase, or the tar and caulk from a past repair has cracked and pulled away from the brick.
What it costs in Temple City
Flashing repair runs $350 – $950 depending on how much of the existing step and counter flashing can be reused.
How we do it
We cut back the old flashing, replace the damaged sections with new step and counter flashing, and seal the termination with a compatible sealant rather than a roof-tar patch.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown is cracked, spalling, or has pulled away from the flue tile, allowing water to soak the brick below.
What it costs in Temple City
Expect $750 – $1,200 for crown repair, including removal of the failing concrete and rebuilding with a proper slope away from the flue.
How we do it
We remove the old crown debris, form and pour a new crown with a drip edge, and leave it pitched so water runs away from the flue tile instead of into it.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Temple City
| Item | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $240 – $540 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,900 – $5,600 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $950 |
| Chimney crown repair | $750 – $1,200 |
Do I need a liner in an older Temple City home?
Most 1950s and 1960s homes in Temple City were built with clay tile liners that are now cracked or eroded. If your inspection shows missing joints or a cracked tile, a liner is the safest correction, not an upsell.
Can you repair a cap without replacing the whole thing?
Sometimes. If the cap is loose and the flue tile is intact, we can reseal and re-anchor it. If the cap is rusted through or undersized, replacement is the honest fix.
Brands We Service in Temple City
We install and stock parts from brands that certified chimney technicians use daily. In Temple City we regularly work with DuraFlex liners, Olympia Chimney caps, and Copperfield components. Most stock is available locally or on short order, and we only install what we can source without hardware-store substitutes. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $150 – $350 |
| Chimney inspection | $100 – $300 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $85 – $200 |
| Chimney cap installation | $240 – $540 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $240 – $540 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,900 – $5,600 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $950 |
| Chimney crown repair | $750 – $1,200 |
Two things push a Temple City repair bill higher than the average: access on narrow, tree-shaded lots where staging equipment is tight, and the surprise of finding an unlined flue on a rear addition that was never built to code. We price by the job and confirm the number before we start, so a quote is what you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Temple City
We cover all of ZIP 91780 and the surrounding streets, including the ranch tracts off Las Tunas Drive, the bungalow streets near Rosemead Boulevard, and the quieter cul-de-sacs that back up to the older east-side neighborhoods. Our scheduling for Temple City is typically grouped to same-week or next-week slots, much faster during the spring and summer when wood-burning calls taper off.
- Las Tunas Drive corridor
- Rosemead Boulevard area
- East Temple City tracts
- West Temple City bungalow streets
Service Area – Cities Near Temple City
Chestnut Chimney Sweep regularly works from Temple City out into the neighboring San Gabriel Valley communities. We serve North El Monte, CA, Arcadia, CA, El Monte, CA, and Mayflower Village, CA, which means a single appointment can often cover a Temple City home and a rental or parent’s property in an adjacent city the same week.
Serving Temple City, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Temple City area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Temple City
We schedule Temple City appointments on a routed weekly calendar, not as emergency dispatch. Most calls get a same-week or next-week visit, depending on how many Temple City jobs are already on the board for that block. Call (855) 360-4975 and we will give you a straight answer on the next open window.
Most routine sweeps, cap work, and liner installs do not require a permit. Structural rebuilds or anything that alters the firebox opening can trigger one depending on current city requirements. We will tell you plainly if we believe a permit is needed before the work starts.
That is the most common job we see in Temple City. The original fireplace usually has a clay tile flue, and the addition often has a completely different flue or no liner at all. We inspect both as separate systems and give you a report that separates what is safe, what can wait, and what needs work before use.
Call Chestnut Chimney Sweep at (855) 360-4975 for a free estimate on any chimney repair, sweep, or dryer vent cleaning in Temple City. We will tell you what you need, what you can skip, and exactly what it costs before we start.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Temple City Customers Say
"Liner was cracked in two places. He walked me through the repair options honestly, including the one that was cheaper for him and better for me."
— Allen Nguyen"Fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway due to a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
— Marisol Salazar"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Javier Garcia