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: restoring a 1950s or 1960s masonry fireplace that hasn’t been touched since the Reagans lived in the White House. Firebrick Chimney Sweep handles that work daily, from cracked crowns and failed flashing to flue liners that need full replacement. We’re the company Temple City homeowners call when a home inspector or fire marshal flags a chimney problem, and we do both the diagnosis and the fix under one roof. Call (866) 520-4943 for a free estimate.
Why Temple City Homes Are Different
Temple City’s housing stock is almost entirely built out, and that shapes every chimney job we do here. The majority of homes along the El Monte border and around Las Tunas Drive went up between the 1940s and 1970s: single-story California ranch and tract houses with original brick masonry fireplaces, some with later prefab metal firebox inserts. Those chimneys are now 50 to 80 years old. Mortar crowns are cracked from decades of San Gabriel Valley heat and Santa Ana wind events. Flue tiles are spalled. Flashing is rusted through. We’re not inspecting new construction in Temple City; we’re doing retrofit and maintenance work on aging systems that are nearing the end of their service life.
The climate makes it worse. Temple City sits in the warm, dry valley basin, so winter fire use is light but real, and the long fire season means a neglected chimney becomes a serious liability by October. Summer heat expansion and winter rain intrusion work the same cracks year after year. And because the valley’s winter air inversion traps smoke, Temple City homeowners are more sensitive than most to a fireplace that drafts poorly or smokes into the living room. The dense tree canopy north of Las Tunas and near Live Oak Park sends leaves and seed pods straight onto chimney caps, and squirrels and birds routinely nest in uncapped flues on the older ranch homes.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Temple City Services
Two services drive most of the calls we get from Temple City homeowners: the annual chimney sweep and dryer vent cleaning. Both are about ventilation that has become restricted and hazardous, and both are jobs where our trade-specialized process catches problems before they become structural.
Chimney Sweep in Temple City
A chimney sweep in Temple City is rarely a quick brush-through. Most of the fireplaces we service here are original to homes built between 1940 and 1970, and they’ve accumulated creosote, ash, and often animal nesting material. We work flue-by-flue with professional-grade brushes and rods, and every sweep includes a camera inspection so you see the condition of the liner before we call it done. That’s the difference between a sweep and an actual evaluation of the system. For the full scope of what a sweep covers in Temple City, see our dedicated page: Chimney Sweep in Temple City.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple City
Dryer vents and chimneys share the same core risk: restricted, dirty ventilation that becomes a fire. In Temple City’s older ranch homes, dryer vents often run long horizontal distances through attics or crawl spaces, collecting lint in places homeowners never see. We clean the full vent run, from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, and we check for the kinks, sagging, and bird-guard blockages common in this housing era. Lint buildup in a vent is one of the leading causes of residential house fires, and we treat it with the same seriousness as a chimney fire risk. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple City.
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 what we spend most of our time on, and the pattern here is consistent: a chimney built in the 1950s or 1960s that has never had its crown sealed, its flashing replaced, or its liner evaluated. The valley’s dry heat and Santa Ana winds crack mortar crowns, the occasional winter rain gets into those cracks, and the cycle of expansion and contraction slowly breaks the structure down. Homeowners call us after a leak shows up on the ceiling near the fireplace, or after a chimney sweep elsewhere tells them they need a liner and can’t do the work. We can. Firebrick handles Chimney Repair in addition to sweeping, which means a problem identified during a sweep gets resolved by the same company, no referrals, no second contractor.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or squirrels in the flue, you see leaves and seed pods collecting in the firebox, or water is entering through the top of the chimney.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney cap installation in Temple City typically runs $190 to $380 depending on flue size and access, which is a fraction of what a nesting animal or water-damaged flue will cost to resolve.
How we do it
We measure the flue tile, select a stainless or copper cap sized for that specific flue, and secure it with mechanical fasteners so it stays put through Santa Ana wind events.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, warped, or blown off entirely, leaving the flue open to rain, birds, and leaves.
What it costs in Temple City
Replacement typically falls between $190 and $380 for the cap and installation, with the final number driven by flue size and whether the old mounting needs repair.
How we do it
We remove the failed cap, inspect the flue tile and crown for damage underneath, and install a replacement sized correctly for the existing flue.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your chimney sweep’s camera shows cracked, spalled, or missing flue tiles, or smoke is leaking into walls or rooms instead of drafting up and out.
What it costs in Temple City
Liner installation in Temple City ranges from $2,800 to $5,500 depending on flue length, diameter, and whether the existing liner must be removed first.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance and flue, install a DuraFlex stainless or HeatShield ceramic resurfacing system, and pressure-test the finished liner to confirm it’s sound.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains appear on the ceiling near the fireplace or on the chimney breast, or you see rusted, lifted, or missing metal where the chimney meets the roof.
What it costs in Temple City
Flashing repair in Temple City runs $350 to $750 on average, with the range driven by access and whether roof shingles must be lifted or replaced.
How we do it
We cut back the old flashing, install new step and counter flashing with proper overlap, and seal the transition with a high-temperature, weather-resistant sealant.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete slab at the top of the chimney is cracked, crumbling, or spalling, allowing water to soak into the masonry below.
What it costs in Temple City
Crown repair in Temple City typically runs $600 to $1,200, depending on crown size and whether a full recast or a seal-and-patch approach is appropriate.
How we do it
We either seal hairline cracks with a professional-grade crown sealant or form and pour a new crown with a proper drip edge that sheds water away from the masonry.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Temple City
| Item | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation or replacement | $190 – $380 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $750 |
| Chimney crown repair | $600 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $5,500 |
Do I really need a new chimney liner, or can it wait?
If your camera inspection shows cracked or missing flue tiles, the liner has failed and the chimney is unsafe to use. Running a fire through a compromised liner can send heat and combustion gases into wall cavities. Call (866) 520-4943 and we’ll show you the video before we recommend anything.
How does Temple City’s climate affect chimney repairs?
The valley’s hot, dry summers and Santa Ana winds crack crowns and dry out mortar joints much faster than coastal climates. Homes here often need crown and flashing work before the liner itself fails, because water entry from the top is the main initiator of chimney problems. Call (866) 520-4943 for an exact quote.
Brands We Service in Temple City
Firebrick installs and services chimneys built with professional-grade components: Gelco caps, Olympia Chimney dampers, Famco and Copperfield termination systems. We keep common Temple City sizes in inventory, so cap and damper replacements don’t wait on a distributor. See our brands for the full list of what we work with.
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| Service | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $190 – $380 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $190 – $380 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $750 |
| Chimney crown repair | $600 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $5,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $250 |
What pushes prices up in Temple City is access: roof pitches on some 1950s ranch homes make ladder setup slower, and two-story custom homes that replaced older stock require more rigging. A chimney that hasn’t been serviced since construction almost always costs more than a maintained one, because we’re fixing deferred problems, not just sweeping creosote. Every job is quoted upfront, before we book, so you know the number before we arrive.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Temple City
We work across the full 91780 ZIP code, from the border streets near El Monte to the tree-lined blocks north of Las Tunas around Live Oak Park and down through the residential grid toward the San Gabriel edge. Typical response for a Temple City appointment is within a few business days, and repair scheduling moves faster outside the October-to-January burn season.
- Las Tunas corridor
- Live Oak Park area
- El Monte border tract homes
- Temple City High School district
- North Temple City ranch neighborhoods
Service Area – Cities Near Temple City
Firebrick Chimney Sweep also covers the surrounding San Gabriel Valley communities, including North El Monte, CA, Rosemead, CA, San Gabriel, CA, and Arcadia, CA. If you’re on the edge of Temple City or just across the border, call (866) 520-4943 and we’ll confirm coverage for your address.
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 chimney repairs in Temple City, including cap replacement, flashing repair, and liner installation, are considered routine maintenance and don’t require a city permit. Structural rebuilds above the roofline may require plan review. We’ll tell you before work starts if your job falls into that category.
For most Temple City appointments, we can schedule within a few business days. During the fall, before burning season kicks in, demand picks up, so we recommend calling in late summer or early fall if you want a sweep and inspection before the first fire.
Yes. The teardown-and-rebuild trend in Temple City means we also service brand-new chimneys and prefab metal fireboxes on larger two-story customs. Newer units still need regular inspection and cleaning, especially if they vent gas appliances, and we handle both masonry and factory-built systems.
Firebrick Chimney Sweep serves Temple City with full-service chimney and dryer vent work: sweeping, repair, relining, and the professional-grade materials to do it right. Call (866) 520-4943 for a free estimate, or learn more about home.
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
"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Carmen Garcia"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Gabriela Torres"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."
— Robert Sullivan