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
Most chimney work in Temple City comes down to one thing: masonry fireplaces built in the 1950s and 60s that have never been opened up and inspected since the day they were finished. We’re San Bernardino Chimney Sweep, and we handle the full stack – sweeping, repair, and dryer vents – for homeowners whose chimneys are original to the house and showing it. The most common call we get in Temple City is for cracked flue tiles and displaced crowns, which makes sense given the earthquake history here and the way Santa Ana winds work loose mortar year after year. If you’re unsure whether your chimney needs work, call (877) 516-7159 and we’ll tell you straight.
Why Temple City Homes Are Different
Temple City sits in the San Gabriel Valley with mild winters, so fireplaces aren’t hammered with daily use like they are in colder mountain towns. But that doesn’t mean chimneys stay clean. The 1940s through 1960s ranch homes and tract houses that make up most of the ZIP code 91780 stock were built with clay-tile flues and brick or slump-stone masonry. Those materials are now sixty to eighty years old. Clay tiles crack, mortar joints erode, and crowns – the concrete cap at the top of the chimney – get pushed out of position by seismic movement and summer heat cycles.
The distinctive Temple City pattern we see goes like this: a homeowner rarely uses the fireplace, maybe a few times a year in December and January. Then the first strong Santa Ana wind event of the fall rattles everything. A dry-season inspection afterward finds flue tiles shifted or a crown with a hairline crack running across it. On blocks off Las Tunas Drive and Live Oak Avenue, mature camphor and Chinese elm canopies hang directly over rooflines, dropping leaves, seed pods, and twigs straight down open flues. Technicians regularly pull bird and squirrel nests off dormant dampers during fall inspections – animals find the quiet, unused chimney and move in during spring and summer. Then the first rain turns months of accumulated debris into acidic slurry inside the firebox. That’s a Temple City chimney problem, and it’s one a general handyman won’t catch.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Temple City Services
Two services dominate the call pattern in Temple City: the seasonal sweep and the dryer vent cleaning that most homeowners put off for years. Here’s what each one involves here.
Chimney Sweep in Temple City
A sweep in Temple City isn’t primarily about removing heavy creosote – because fireplaces here run light and intermittent, creosote accumulates slowly. It’s about what else is in the flue. We clean the full system and inspect it as we go, which means the sweep usually discovers what the homeowner suspected: cracked tiles, a failed damper, or debris packed in from the mature trees overhead. Since we handle chimney repair in-house, a Temple City homeowner doesn’t need to call a second company when the sweep turns up a problem. Read the full picture on our Chimney Sweep in Temple City page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple City
Dryer vents in Temple City’s older ranches are often original 1960s runs – long, with multiple bends, and venting through the roof or a side wall into foliage. Lint builds up in those runs slowly over years, and because the vent is out of sight, it gets ignored. A clogged dryer vent is a house fire waiting for the right cycle; the heat and airflow can’t clear it. We clean the entire run and check the termination point for the bird and rodent nests that are common in this climate. Visit Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple City for the full detail.
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 something small: a stain on the ceiling near the fireplace, a musty smell after rain, or a few pieces of flue tile in the firebox after a windy night. Most of the homes here were built with clay-tile flues and masonry crowns that are now past end of life, and because the fireplaces sit idle most of the year, the damage has time to compound unnoticed. Seismic movement – even the minor shakes most people don’t register – works cracks wider, and the dry summer heat bakes mortar until it crumbles. This is the service where we differ from a sweep-only company: we repair chimneys, we don’t just report on them.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You find leaves, seed pods, or squirrel nesting material in the firebox, or you hear birds in the chimney during spring mornings.
What it costs in Temple City
A standard Chimney Cap Installation in Temple City runs $275 to $485 installed.
How we do it
We measure the flue inside and out, match the cap to the flue tile dimensions, secure it to the crown with masonry anchors, and seal the base with a weather-resistant adhesive.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, has separated from the crown, or is no longer sized to the flue after a repair or reline.
What it costs in Temple City
A Chimney Cap Replacement in Temple City falls between $190 and $440, depending on the flue size and cap material.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, inspect the exposed flue tile for new damage, clean the mounting surface, and fit a replacement that’s matched to the current flue opening.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
You see flue tile fragments in the firebox, the fireplace smells smoky even when it isn’t in use, or a camera inspection shows gaps between the existing clay tiles.
What it costs in Temple City
A Chimney Liner Installation in Temple City typically ranges from $2,700 to $4,900, depending on the flue length and liner type.
How we do it
We run a camera down the existing flue, determine the correct diameter, lower a DuraFlex or Copperfield stainless liner through the full height, and terminate it with a fitted cap and crown collar.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You have a water stain on the ceiling near the chimney after rain, or you can see gaps between the flashing and masonry where the roof line meets the chimney.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney Flashing Repair in Temple City runs $425 to $775, depending on flashing material and how much roof-side work the repair requires.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, inspect the underlayment and roof penetrations, cut and fit new step and counter flashing, and seal every seam to shed water away from the chase.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Temple City
| Item | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney Cap Installation | $275 – $485 |
| Chimney Cap Replacement | $190 – $440 |
| Chimney Liner Installation | $2,700 – $4,900 |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $425 – $775 |
Is a cracked flue tile actually dangerous?
Yes. A cracked clay tile exposes the surrounding masonry to heat and combustion gases. Over time, the heat transfers into the chimney chase – the wood and drywall around the flue – and in a fire that runs hot enough, that’s the mechanism behind many chimney fires. In Temple City, even light seasonal use can worsen a hairline crack into a larger separation, because the flue expands and contracts with each fire.
We were told we need a new liner. Can we wait a year?
That depends entirely on the camera evidence. If the liner shows minor surface cracking and you’re burning a fire only a handful of times each winter, you may be able to schedule the repair in the next season or two. But if the scan shows missing tile sections or gaps where combustion gas can reach the chase, we’d tell you plainly that waiting is a fire risk. No homeowner should accept a liner recommendation without seeing the camera footage themselves. Call (877) 516-7159 if you want a second opinion with video.
Brands We Service in Temple City
We stock and install Copperfield caps, DuraFlex stainless liners, HeatShield resurfacing material, and Gelco components on a regular basis in Temple City. Because we keep these product lines on hand, we’re not waiting on a parts order to start most repair jobs in the area. Visit our brands to understand what we build with and why we choose contractor-grade over hardware-store substitutes.
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| Service | Typical range in Temple City |
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| Chimney Cap Installation | $275 – $485 |
| Chimney Cap Replacement | $190 – $440 |
| Chimney Liner Installation | $2,700 – $4,900 |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $425 – $775 |
| Chimney Crown Repair | $350 – $650 |
Two things move the price in Temple City beyond the standard range. The first is flue height: two-story sections on the larger homes off Live Oak Avenue push liner lengths up, and materials are priced by the foot. The second is access. Tight rooflines and mature trees on the older blocks off Las Tunas Drive can require a second technician for safe rigging, which adds labor time. Every quote we give is a flat price agreed before booking, and nothing gets added after the job starts unless you approve it in writing. Call (877) 516-7159 for a free estimate.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Temple City
We work throughout Temple City, from the older ranch blocks south of Las Tunas Drive to the postwar tract homes near Live Oak Avenue and the duplexes along Valley Boulevard. The service area covers every street in ZIP code 91780.
- Las Tunas Drive corridor
- Live Oak Avenue district
- North Temple City
- Neighborhoods near Valley Boulevard
- West Temple City, toward Rosemead Boulevard
We schedule Temple City calls in tight windows so you’re not waiting around all day. Most homeowners in the area see us within a few days of calling, and off-season (spring and summer) scheduling is usually faster. If your chimney has an active problem, mention it when you call and we’ll prioritize it.
Service Area – Cities Near Temple City
Beyond Temple City, we work in the surrounding San Gabriel Valley cities where the housing stock and chimney conditions are similar. That includes North El Monte, CA to the east, Rosemead, CA to the southwest, San Gabriel, CA to the northwest, and Arcadia, CA to the northeast. If you’re just outside Temple City, call us and we’ll confirm coverage.
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 most Temple City appointments within three to five business days. Chimney repair with an active leak or visible flue damage gets priority when you call and describe the issue. Sweeps and dryer vent cleanings are easier to book in spring and summer, before the fall rush.
Routine sweeping, cap installation, and most flashing repairs don’t require a permit in Temple City. A full liner replacement or significant masonry rebuild falls under the city’s building code once structural work is involved. We advise on permit requirements during the quote, and our work is done to code regardless.
Because you should never take a liner or flue recommendation on faith. The camera shows exactly what’s happening inside the flue – cracked tiles, gaps, water staining, creature nests. If we recommend a repair, we can show you the footage and explain what it means. Nothing gets sold based on a guess, and nothing gets replaced that doesn’t need replacing. Call (877) 516-7159 to book a camera-equipped inspection in Temple City.
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."
— Priya Rao"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he explained every photo in it."
— Ebony Nash"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, showed me the glazing on the flue with the camera, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
— Eric Rhodes