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 usually means one thing: an original clay-tile flue from the 1950s or 1960s that has finally shown its age. We inspect, clean, and repair more mid-century masonry fireplaces here than anywhere else in the San Gabriel Valley. If your chimney has cracked tiles, a missing cap, or rusted flashing, call (866) 253-3809 and we’ll tell you exactly what’s going on before any work begins.
Why Temple City Homes Are Different
Most housing stock in Temple City went up between 1945 and 1965, which means single-story ranch and minimal-traditional homes with generous lots and fireplaces built to last 50 years, not 70. Those fireplaces have now outlived their original design life. Clay-tile flues from that era crack under decades of heating and cooling cycles, and many were never capped. On streets near Live Oak Park and the older blocks off Las Tunas, we routinely find original flues with spalled tiles and open tops, a pattern you don’t see in newer subdivisions. The warm, dry San Gabriel Valley climate compounds it: very little rain means creosote bakes into a hard glaze, and Santa Ana wind events push downdrafts through uncapped chimneys, coating fireboxes in fine ash. Owners in Temple City also tend to burn wood less often than the colder foothill communities, which sounds safe but isn’t: light use lets creosote sit for longer between cleanings, and that’s when it hardens into a fire hazard.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Temple City Services
Most calls we get from Temple City homeowners fall into two categories, both covered at the links below.
Chimney Sweep in Temple City
Routine chimney sweeping here is less about heavy soot and more about glazed creosote in seldom-used fireplaces and debris that’s been sitting since last winter. Because so many Temple City chimneys are uncapped, we also find nests, leaves, and wind-blown debris from Santa Ana events that need removal before a fireplace is safe to use. A sweep in this city almost always turns into a safety inspection, since the original clay flues are now past their service life. Read the full breakdown at Chimney Sweep in Temple City.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple City
Dryer vent cleaning matters here for the same reason chimney work does: older homes with long vent runs and lint buildup that never gets checked. Many Temple City laundry rooms sit at the center of a single-story house, which means the dryer vent travels fifteen feet or more to an exterior wall, far longer than the modern standard. That’s exactly the setup that lets lint accumulate and restrict airflow. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple City for local pricing and what a camera inspection covers.
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 is driven by the age of the housing stock. Most fireplaces here have original brick masonry and clay-tile liners that were installed between the 1940s and 1960s and have never been touched. Those tiles crack, the mortar joints erode, and the chimney crown, if one exists at all, is often a thin mortar wash that’s now crumbling. The repair we do most often is relining those deteriorated flues rather than rebuilding the whole chimney, which makes Chimney Repair a service that saves Temple City homeowners thousands of dollars over a full rebuild. When we reline, we use HeatShield or DuraFlex systems, the same materials restoration contractors specify, because the goal is a flue that’s safe to burn in for another 30 years, not a patch that buys two seasons.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Your chimney has no cap, or you can see rusted mesh, missing hardware, or water stains inside the firebox after rain.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney cap installation in Temple City typically runs $240 – $520 depending on flue size and whether we need to add a custom mounting bracket.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a stainless or copper cap from Gelco or Copperfield that matches the tile dimensions, secure it with mechanical fasteners, and seal the mounting points against water entry.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
You see cracked or missing clay tiles in the flue, the fireplace smokes back into the room, or a previous inspection flagged gaps in the liner.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney liner installation in Temple City ranges from $2,800 to $7,500 depending on flue height, liner material, and whether an insulation wrap is required.
How we do it
We remove the damaged clay tiles where possible, size a DuraFlex or HeatShield system to the existing flue dimensions, lower it into place from the top, then reconnect and seal the appliance or fireplace at the base.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the fireplace, dark streaks on the chimney exterior, or visible gaps between the metal flashing and the roofline.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney flashing repair in Temple City typically costs $350 – $850 for resealing or partial replacement, and up to $1,500 if we need to replace the full flashing assembly.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, inspect the roofing felt underneath, install step and counter-flashing sized to your roof pitch, and seal every overlap with a high-temperature exterior sealant.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The top of your chimney has cracked or spalling mortar, or water pools on the crown after rain instead of running off.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney crown repair in Temple City runs $600 – $1,600 depending on crown size and whether we can patch the existing surface or need to form and pour a new crown.
How we do it
We grind away the loose mortar, build or repair the form with a proper overhang and drip edge, pour a new cementitious crown with expansion space for the flue, and seal it against moisture penetration.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Temple City
| Item | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $240 – $520 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $1,500 |
| Chimney crown repair | $600 – $1,600 |
Can you repair a chimney without tearing down the brick?
In most Temple City chimneys, yes. We reline the flue from the inside using HeatShield or a DuraFlex liner, which restores the chimney’s safety without removing any exterior brick. Demolition is only needed when the masonry itself has shifted or separated.
How long does a chimney liner last in Temple City’s climate?
A properly installed stainless or HeatShield liner lasts 25 to 40 years in Temple City’s mild, dry climate. The dry conditions actually help, since moisture is the main enemy of liner systems. We inspect the liner during every sweep and document its condition with photos. Call (866) 253-3809 for a specific assessment.
Brands We Service in Temple City
We install and restore with HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco products, the same lines restoration contractors and fire-safety inspectors order from. We keep common cap sizes, flashing components, and liner fittings stocked for Temple City jobs so most repairs don’t wait on freight. See our brands for the full list and why we chose them.
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| Service | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $240 – $520 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $280 – $600 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $7,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $1,500 |
| Chimney crown repair | $600 – $1,600 |
| Chimney sweep | $189 – $310 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $119 – $229 |
| Chimney inspection | $139 – $289 |
Prices in Temple City move upward when a chimney is on a steep roof, when the flue is unusually tall, or when access requires scaffolding off the back of a ranch house with a low slope. We give you the total price before work starts and don’t add trip charges or surprise fees.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Temple City
We cover the entire 91780 ZIP code and the neighborhoods that make up Temple City. Most of our work is in the older ranch-home pockets near Las Tunas Drive and Live Oak Avenue, where the original fireplaces are concentrated, but we also service the newer infill homes on the east side.
- Live Oak Park area
- Las Tunas corridor
- Temple City High School district
- Baldwin Avenue corridor
- East Temple City
Response time across Temple City is typically within a few business days for sweeps and inspections, and we schedule repairs around your availability once we’ve seen the chimney.
Service Area – Cities Near Temple City
Imperial Chimney serves the San Gabriel Valley from Koreatown out through the 210 corridor. If you’re in a neighboring community, we cover North El Monte, CA, Rosemead, CA, San Gabriel, CA, and Arcadia, CA with the same flat-pricing structure and camera-inspection standard as our Temple City jobs.
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 sweeps and inspections within three to five business days. Repairs follow after we’ve inspected and quoted the work, usually within one to two weeks depending on materials. If you have a visible water leak or a fireplace that won’t draft, let us know when you call and we’ll prioritize it.
For relining, cap installation, flashing repair, and crown work, no permit is required in Temple City. If a full masonry rebuild is ever necessary, that triggers a building permit, and we’ll handle the paperwork and coordination with the city. Most of the chimneys we see never reach that point.
We do not service gas fireplace appliances or install gas log sets. Our work is on the chimney and flue side, not the gas line or burner. If you have a gas insert that uses the existing flue, we can inspect, clean, and reline that flue so it vents properly. For anything involving the gas burner or valve, call a licensed gas technician.
If you need chimney repair, a sweep, or dryer vent cleaning in Temple City, call Imperial Chimney at (866) 253-3809 for a free estimate. We’ll show you what we find, explain what actually needs to happen, and give you the price before any work begins. Clean flue, safe home, one company start to finish.
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
"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."
— Gabriela Torres"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Adam Sutton"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Adriana Garcia