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 restoring a masonry fireplace and clay-tile flue that have been part of the house since it was built decades ago. Most jobs we handle here are not new installs. They are cracked crowns, rusted dampers, damaged clay liners, and flashing that has pulled away from the roofline on postwar tract and custom homes. The warm, dry San Gabriel Valley climate hides problems for most of the year, then a cold snap or Santa Ana wind pushes homeowners to finally look up. If you need chimney work in Temple City, call Hickory Chimney Sweep at (855) 554-2841.
Why Temple City Homes Are Different
Temple City is a compact, nearly fully built-out suburb where most chimney work happens in older single-family homes along the quiet residential streets radiating off Las Tunas Drive. The housing stock runs heavily to postwar and late-20th-century ranch-style and two-story homes, many still using their original brick or masonry fireplaces and clay-tile flue liners. Those liners have absorbed decades of heating and cooling cycles, and in a climate where the fireplace sits unused for eight or nine months a year, the damage accumulates quietly. Tight lot lines and narrow driveways are the norm here, so our technicians plan roof access and ladder placement differently than they would in the sprawling newer developments a few miles east. The work is about restoring and maintaining aging flues, not installing new systems.
What we see most often in Temple City is the long off-season problem. Fireplaces go dormant through spring, summer, and fall. Creosote glaze from the last burn hardens. Birds and squirrels find their way into uncapped flues. Then the first cold evening arrives and a homeowner lights a fire under a flue that has not been inspected in years. That is the call we get. The clay liners in many Temple City chimneys are original to the house, and after 40 or 50 years they start to show vertical cracking and spalling. The mild weather does not create the problem, but it lets the problem grow undisturbed.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Temple City Services
Temple City homeowners call us most often for two things: a thorough chimney sweep before burning season, and dryer vent cleaning to reduce a leading cause of residential fires. One call covers both, which matters in a city where both systems sit idle for long stretches and accumulate debris without anyone noticing.
Chimney Sweep in Temple City
A chimney sweep in Temple City typically involves removing creosote, soot, and any animal nesting material from a wood-burning fireplace that has been dormant through the long warm season. Many of the flues we clean here are original clay-tile liners in postwar masonry chimneys, which means we inspect as we clean, looking for the hairline cracks that a routine sweep can expose early. For the full scope of this service, see our Chimney Sweep in Temple City page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple City
Dryer vent cleaning in Temple City addresses a fire hazard that builds up in laundry rooms across the city, particularly in ranch-style homes where the dryer vent run is short but rarely accessed. Lint accumulates inside the duct over years of use, restricting airflow and raising the temperature inside the vent. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior termination and check the exterior cap, which in older Temple City homes is often a louvered flap that no longer seals. Details are 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 is mostly about restoring what decades of heating cycles and long dormancy have degraded. In homes built between the 1950s and 1980s, the original clay tile liners, mortar crowns, and metal flashing were never designed to last the life of the house, and now they are reaching the end of their serviceable range. The problem specific to this city is that a fireplace unused for nine months still absorbs the San Gabriel Valley’s temperature swings, and small cracks widen year after year without a single fire being lit. When a homeowner finally calls us, the flue often needs more than a sweep. For a complete look at how we handle these repairs across every home we serve, see our Chimney Repair service page.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
An open flue with no cap, or a cap that is rusted through, is the most common invitation for birds, squirrels, rain, and debris to enter a Temple City chimney during the long dry season.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney cap installation in Temple City typically runs $180 to $640 depending on the flue size and the cap material, with most masonry chimneys at the middle of that range.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a correctly sized cap from brands like Gelco or Copperfield, and secure it to the flue tile or crown so it stays put through Santa Ana wind gusts.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
A crown with visible cracking, spalling, or missing sections lets water seep down through the brick and mortar, freeze-thaw damage that appears as crumbling mortar joints and water stains on interior walls.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney crown repair in Temple City generally runs $110 to $430, with larger crowns or those needing full resurfacing at the top of the range.
How we do it
We remove the damaged crown material, build a properly sloped crown that sheds water away from the flue, and apply a waterproof sealant rated for the repeated heating cycles of a San Gabriel Valley fireplace.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Temple City
| Item | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $640 |
| Chimney crown repair | $110 – $430 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $220 – $540 |
Do I need a new chimney liner, or can the old one be repaired?
Not every cracked clay liner requires full replacement. If the damage is localized and the clay structure is still sound, HeatShield resurfacing can restore the flue at a lower cost than a full reline. We only recommend what the camera inspection shows is necessary, and you see that footage before any work is approved. Call (855) 554-2841 for an exact assessment.
How long does chimney repair take in Temple City?
Smaller repairs like crown work or cap replacement usually take a single visit of two to four hours. A full liner installation using a DuraFlex flexible liner system may take most of a day, depending on roof access and the condition of the existing flue. We schedule around Temple City’s quiet residential streets and tight driveways, and you get a firm completion window before work starts. Call (855) 554-2841 to plan the job.
Brands We Service in Temple City
We install and service professional-grade chimney products in Temple City, including DuraFlex flexible liner systems, HeatShield resurfacing material, and Copperfield caps and dampers. These are the same brands certified chimney contractors specify, not hardware-store generics. Parts are stocked locally and commonly on the truck, so most repairs are handled in a single visit. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $640 |
| Chimney crown repair | $110 – $430 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $220 – $540 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,300 – $5,600 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $90 – $180 |
What pushes a Temple City chimney repair to the higher end is usually access. Two-story rooflines, steep pitches on some of the older custom homes, and tight side yards that require careful ladder placement all add labor time. The price you are quoted before the job is the price you pay. We do not add surprise line items after the work is done.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Temple City
We work throughout the 91780 ZIP code, covering the residential streets north and south of Las Tunas Drive and the homes extending toward the Rosemead and Longden corridors. Response time for most Temple City calls is within a day or two, though we recommend scheduling pre-season sweeps in early fall before the first cold snap fills the calendar.
- North Temple City, including the streets off Live Oak Avenue
- South Temple City, near Emperor Elementary and Longden Avenue
- Central Temple City, along Las Tunas Drive and Temple City Boulevard
- The residential blocks surrounding Temple City Park
Service Area – Cities Near Temple City
Hickory Chimney Sweep also serves the surrounding San Gabriel Valley communities. If you are in North El Monte, CA, Rosemead, CA, San Gabriel, CA, or Arcadia, CA, you are inside our regular service area and can expect the same upfront pricing and camera-verified repair recommendations.
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
Most routine chimney repairs in Temple City, including cap installation, crown work, flashing repair, and liner resurfacing, do not require a city permit because they are classified as maintenance or repair rather than structural alteration. Full chimney rebuilding or fireplace modification may trigger permit requirements through the city of Temple City. We can tell you at the estimate stage whether your specific job needs paperwork. Call (855) 554-2841 and we will walk you through it.
Even in Temple City’s mild climate, a wood-burning fireplace should be swept once per year, ideally in early fall before the first cold snap. The long dormant period allows creosote to harden and wildlife to nest, which changes what a sweep involves. If you burn fires regularly through the winter, a second mid-season sweep may be warranted. The exact cadence depends on burn frequency and the condition of your flue, which a first inspection establishes.
Most Temple City appointments are scheduled within one to three business days, depending on the season. Late September through November fills quickly across the San Gabriel Valley, so booking two to three weeks ahead for a pre-season sweep is the most reliable approach. Emergency repair calls for active leaks or exposed flues are prioritized. Call (855) 554-2841 and we will give you the first available window.
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."
— Leela Reddy"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Dustin Hoffman"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."
— Dina Najjar