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
Chimney repair in Temple City often comes down to one thing: figuring out what happened inside a flue that hasn’t been looked at in twenty or thirty years. The houses here were mostly built between 1950 and 1975, which means original clay tile liners are now decades past their expected service life, and many fireplaces were converted to gas or sealed off during remodels. When we arrive at a Temple City home, we’re usually not doing a simple sweep. We’re diagnosing a system that stopped being maintained the moment the owners switched to central heat. Call us at (855) 341-3461 and we’ll tell you exactly what’s going on from the firebox to the cap.
Why Temple City Homes Are Different
Temple City’s housing stock is mostly single-story ranch and tract homes with brick or stucco exteriors. The fireplaces in these homes are original masonry, built with clay tile flue liners that were rated for maybe thirty to forty years of regular use. Those liners are now well past that mark. The mild, dry climate means we rarely see the freeze-thaw cracking that plagues mountain communities, but the long dry season followed by winter rains creates its own problem: light creosote from occasional burning sits in the flue all summer, then moisture from uncapped chimneys soaks into it. That combination accelerates flue deterioration in ways a homeowner never sees until a camera goes up.
The bigger pattern in the 91780 ZIP is how many fireplaces have been converted to gas logs or sealed entirely during kitchen remodels. We regularly find capped flues that haven’t been inspected since the 1990s. The chimney is still there, still connected to the house, but nobody has looked at what’s happening inside it. That’s a specific kind of risk because a sealed-off chimney doesn’t dry out the way a used one does. Moisture gets trapped, mortar breaks down, and the liner deteriorates quietly. By the time someone calls us, the question isn’t whether the chimney needs work. It’s how much work and whether the flue can be saved with a repair like HeatShield resurfacing or needs a full DuraFlex liner.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Temple City Services
Most Temple City homeowners reach out to us for one of two things: they want the fireplace swept before burning season, or they’ve noticed the dryer taking too long and know that vent needs attention. Both are fire-safety issues, and we handle them together whenever it makes sense.
Chimney Sweep in Temple City
A chimney sweep in Temple City isn’t the same job as a sweep in an older, denser neighborhood. Here, the flue has usually been dormant for years, which means we’re not just removing creosote. We’re first checking whether the damper still operates, whether the clay liner is intact enough to survive a cleaning, and whether the cap is doing its job. The dry season followed by rain means uncapped flues in Temple City collect moisture that turns light soot into something harder to remove. If you only burn a few winter evenings, you still need the flue checked before that first fire. The full details on pricing and timing are on our Chimney Sweep in Temple City page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple City
Dryer vent cleaning belongs in the same conversation as chimney work, because the fire risk is real and the houses here make it worse. Temple City ranch homes often have laundry rooms in the center of the floor plan, which means long vent runs to the exterior and more places for lint to accumulate. The NFPA identifies dryers as a leading cause of home fires, and a clogged vent in a 1960s floor plan is exactly the setup that statistic describes. We treat this as a core safety service, not an add-on. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple City for how we do it and what it costs.
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 camera, because most of the damage is invisible from the ground. The original clay tile liners in these 1950s and 1960s ranch homes have outlived their design life, and decades of occasional use followed by long dormancy means we find cracks, spalling, and mortar joints that have turned to powder. When the owners switched to central heat and stopped maintaining the fireplace, the chimney didn’t stop aging. It just aged without anyone watching. Walnut Chimney has served Temple City since 2017, so we know what these flues look like on the inside and we stock the right materials to fix them properly. This is the full-stack side of our work: sweep, diagnose, repair, and reline using professional-grade materials including DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Famco. You can read more about our repair approach on the Chimney Repair page. Nothing gets recommended to a Temple City homeowner unless we can point to camera evidence that shows exactly why.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
If you can see daylight through your damper from inside the firebox, or if you’ve found birds, nesting material, or water stains near the hearth, the chimney likely has no cap or a cap that failed years ago.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney cap installation in Temple City typically runs between $300 and $650 depending on flue size and whether we’re fitting a standard galvanized or custom stainless steel unit.
How we do it
We identify the flue diameter, select a cap from Famco or Copperfield sized correctly for the tile or metal flue, secure it at the crown, and verify with a photo from the roof that it sits level and covers the entire opening.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
A cap that’s rusted through, missing its mesh sides, or no longer attached to the crown isn’t doing anything except keeping the rain off one side of the flue.
What it costs in Temple City
Replacing an old or damaged chimney cap in Temple City usually falls between $350 and $700, depending on the existing crown condition and whether the flue tile is standard or odd-sized.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, inspect the flue tile edge and crown for damage, install a correctly sized replacement, and photograph the finished job so you can see what’s up there without climbing a ladder.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Cracked clay tiles, loose mortar joints visible on a camera scan, or smoke backing into the house even with the damper open all point to a liner that has failed or is close to it.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney liner installation in Temple City typically costs between $2,500 and $6,500, with the spread driven by flue height, whether it’s a straight run, and whether we’re relining for wood, gas, or an appliance vent.
How we do it
We run a camera scan to confirm flue dimensions and condition, then pull a correctly sized DuraFlex flexible liner through the full flue length, insulate if required, and reconnect the appliance or fireplace at the bottom with the right fittings.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney chase, damp drywall in the attic around the flue, or visible rust streaks on the exterior brick below the roofline mean the flashing has lost its seal.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney flashing repair in Temple City generally runs between $450 and $1,100, depending on how much of the old flashing must be cut out and whether the roof is composition shingle or something harder to work around.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing in the affected area, install new stepped or continuous flashing to match the roof slope, seal it with a quality sealant, and verify the repair with a water test before leaving.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Cracks across the crown surface, spalling concrete, or a crown that has separated from the flue tile lets water straight into the chimney chase, and it shows up as brick face staining or damp mortar inside the attic.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney crown repair in Temple City ranges from $600 to $1,500, with the lower end covering surface patching and the upper end involving a full crown rebuild with proper overhang and drip edge.
How we do it
We assess the crown for structural integrity, remove loose material, and either patch with a polymer-modified repair mortar or reform the crown entirely so water sheds off rather than pooling against the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Temple City
| Item | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $350 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair | $600 – $1,500 |
What pushes repair prices up in Temple City is usually the age of the original masonry. Houses built in the 1950s may have flues that were oversized for modern appliances, and relining or capping them means custom sizing rather than grabbing a stock part. We quote the full repair before starting, and nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can see.
How do I know if my Temple City chimney needs repair or just a sweep?
A camera scan is the only way to know for sure. If the scan shows intact clay tiles with light soot, a sweep is all you need. Cracked tiles, missing mortar, or water staining means repair, and we’ll show you the footage so you can see it too. Call (855) 341-3461 to schedule an inspection.
Can a Temple City chimney be repaired if it hasn’t been used in 20 years?
Almost always, yes. The question is how much repair, and whether the existing clay liner can be resurfaced with HeatShield or needs a full DuraFlex liner. Dormant chimneys often have more moisture damage than creosote, but both can be addressed. Call (855) 341-3461 for an exact quote.
Brands We Service in Temple City
We stock and install parts from Famco, Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield, which means we’re not forcing a single product line onto every Temple City job. Caps, covers, liners, and resurfacing materials are selected for the specific flue and the specific repair. Most common parts are on hand locally. See our brands for more on what we carry and why it matters.
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| Service | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $180 – $340 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $90 – $180 |
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $350 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair | $600 – $1,500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $6,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $450 – $1,100 |
Prices in Temple City run a little higher than some nearby cities because the original flues are often non-standard sizes from the 1950s and 1960s, which means custom caps and liners more often than stock parts. We give an upfront price before starting any repair, so there are no surprises after the first course of brick comes off.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Temple City
We work across all of Temple City, from the ranch-home streets west of Rosemead Boulevard to the stucco tract homes near Live Oak Park and the neighborhoods tucked off Las Tunas Drive. Response time for the area is typically one to three business days for non-emergency calls.
- Rosemead Boulevard corridor
- Near Live Oak Park
- North Temple City
- Tracts off Las Tunas Drive
- West of Baldwin Avenue
Service Area – Cities Near Temple City
Walnut Chimney serves Temple City and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley communities. If you’re in North El Monte, CA, Rosemead, CA, San Gabriel, CA, or East San Gabriel, CA, we can handle the same chimney and dryer vent work with the same upfront pricing. Call (855) 341-3461 to check availability in your neighborhood.
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 typically schedule Temple City calls within one to three business days. For an active chimney fire or a carbon monoxide alarm, call 911 first, then call us at (855) 341-3461 and we’ll inspect the system as soon as it’s safe to do so.
Most chimney repairs that don’t involve structural changes to the firebox or full demolition won’t require a permit, but relining and crown rebuilds can fall into gray areas depending on current code interpretation. We’ll tell you straight if a job looks like it needs one, and we’ve worked with enough Temple City homeowners to know which questions to ask before the work starts.
Yes, we’re licensed and insured for chimney sweeping, chimney repair, and dryer vent cleaning in Temple City. We also carry professional-grade materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Famco, and Copperfield, so the work done on your home is backed by real product warranties. Call (855) 341-3461 for a free estimate and we’ll confirm coverage before quoting.
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
"Thorough sweep and a clear report. He was running late from the job before and arrived near the end of the window, though he did call to warn me."
— Luis Garcia"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."
— Renee Mercer"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."
— Justin Nguyen