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 repair in Temple City comes down to one thing: original clay flues from the 1940s through 1960s that have never been touched since the tract was subdivided. These mid-century ranch homes along quiet numbered streets were built with brick fireplaces that look fine from the living room but have decades of settling cracks, Santa Ana wind damage, and uncapped flues full of nesting debris. Ontario Chimney has served Temple City since 2014, and we handle the full repair scope, from a cracked crown to a full reline, so you deal with one company from inspection through completion. Call (833) 467-7685 for a free estimate.
Why Temple City Homes Are Different
Temple City is a small, largely built-out San Gabriel Valley suburb where most chimney work lands on single-story ranch and minimal-traditional homes on small lots, many of them original postwar builds. The fireplaces in these houses are typically masonry brick with clay tile liners that are now 50 to 70 years old, and a lot of them have been cosmetically remodeled around a flue that was never inspected or relined. The cosmetic updates create a false sense of condition: a fresh paint job around the hearth says nothing about what is happening inside the flue.
The climate compounds the problem. Hot, dry summers mean fireplaces sit unused for months, and creosote hardens into a glaze that a standard brushing will not remove. Then the Santa Ana winds arrive, driving dry air through the foothills and raising the stakes for any flue without a proper spark arrestor. We regularly find bird and squirrel nests in uncapped Temple City flues during the long dry season, and cracked clay tiles left by decades of mild but real seismic settling. In this city, a cap and crack repair often matter more than the sweep itself.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Temple City Services
The two services Temple City homeowners call about most are chimney sweeping and dryer vent cleaning. Both are fire-safety maintenance items, and both get overlooked in a climate where the fireplace sits idle for half the year.
Chimney Sweep in Temple City
A chimney sweep in Temple City is never just a brush through the flue. Because so many original clay liners have age cracks and settling damage, every sweep we do includes a camera inspection of the flue before and after, so you see exactly what condition the liner is in. If we find creosote that has hardened into a glaze from months of disuse, we address it with the right mechanical tools rather than leaving a flammable residue behind. See the full scope on our Chimney Sweep in Temple City page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple City
Dryer vents are a leading cause of house fires, and cleaning them is maintenance, not optional. In Temple City’s older ranches, we often find dryer vents that run long horizontal distances through crawl spaces or terminate at roof caps that have not been cleared in years. Lint accumulates faster when the vent path is long or has too many bends, which is common in 1950s and 1960s floor plans. See how we handle these older vent layouts 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 usually starts with a crack. The original clay flue tiles in these postwar homes have absorbed decades of minor seismic movement and soil settling, and once a tile cracks, combustion gases and heat can reach the brick structure around it. Add a Santa Ana wind season and an uncapped flue, and repairs go from routine to urgent faster than homeowners expect. Our approach is to show you the evidence on camera before recommending any work, and to be plain about what can safely wait. Ontario Chimney handles the full Chimney Repair scope, from crown work to complete relining, using professional-grade materials not hardware-store substitutes.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or squirrels in the flue, see nesting debris falling into the firebox, or notice water stains on the ceiling near the chimney after rain.
What it costs in Temple City
A standard single-flue chimney cap installation in Temple City typically runs $185 to $410 depending on the cap size and material.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, source the right cap through Copperfield or Olympia Chimney, and secure it with a mechanical fastener system that will not loosen in Santa Ana winds.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, missing sections of mesh, or has pulled loose from the flue tile and shifted off center.
What it costs in Temple City
Replacing a deteriorated chimney cap in Temple City, including removal of the old cap, typically ranges $210 to $450.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, inspect the flue tile edge for damage, and install a new cap with properly sized mesh to keep nesting animals out while maintaining draft.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
A camera inspection shows cracked or missing clay tile sections, or you smell smoke and combustion odors indoors even when the damper is open.
What it costs in Temple City
Full chimney liner installation in Temple City typically ranges from $3,200 to $6,500 depending on flue length, access, and whether the home has an offset flue.
How we do it
We specify a DuraFlex flexible stainless steel liner system, sized to the appliance and flue dimensions, and pull it through the existing flue with a proper top plate and rain cap.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water is entering where the chimney meets the roofline, showing as dark stains on the ceiling, peeling paint near the chimney chase, or damp attic insulation.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney flashing repair in Temple City typically runs $350 to $800 depending on how many sides of the chimney need work and the roofing material adjacent to it.
How we do it
We cut back the old flashing, install new step and counter flashing with proper overlap, and seal the transition with the right exterior-grade sealant for our dry climate.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown at the top of the chimney has visible cracks, spalling, or missing sections, and water is soaking into the brick below it.
What it costs in Temple City
Crown repair in Temple City with a proper resurfacing product typically ranges $425 to $900, depending on crown size and whether the existing crown needs partial rebuild.
How we do it
We clean and prep the crown surface, fill cracks with a flexible crown repair compound, and resurface with a sloped waterproof layer that sheds water away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Temple City
| Item | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $185 – $410 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,200 – $6,500 |
| Chimney crown repair | $425 – $900 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can I repair the one I have?
If the clay tiles are cracked but the flue is otherwise structurally sound, HeatShield ceramic resurfacing can often restore the liner without a full tear-out, typically at a much lower cost than replacement. We will show you the camera footage and explain which option fits your flue before you decide.
How often should chimney repair be checked in Temple City?
We recommend a camera inspection every three to five years in Temple City, or any time you notice water intrusion, smoke odors, or new cracks in the brick. Older clay liners in this area have already been through decades of settling, and small cracks do not get smaller. Call (833) 467-7685 to schedule an inspection.
Brands We Service in Temple City
We install and service the materials certified chimney professionals specify, including DuraFlex stainless steel liner systems, HeatShield ceramic resurfacing, and Gelco and Copperfield components for caps, dampers, and flashing. Parts are stocked for quick turnaround on Temple City jobs, and we keep common cap and damper sizes on the truck. See our brands for more on why these materials matter.
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| Service | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $185 – $410 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $210 – $450 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $425 – $900 |
| Chimney liner installation (DuraFlex) | $3,200 – $6,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $130 – $275 |
| Dryer vent cap / screen replacement | $95 – $210 |
What pushes price up in Temple City is typically flue access: older ranches can have tight attic spaces around the chimney chase, and two-story additions behind original single-story fronts are common enough that roof access equipment changes the labor. We also see offset flues in some remodeled fireplaces, which can require a flexible liner where a rigid one would not work. Every quote is a flat price agreed before we start, with no surprises after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Temple City
We work throughout Temple City, 91780, on both sides of Las Tunas Drive and up toward the Rosemead Boulevard corridor. Most of our jobs are on the quiet numbered streets that define the old tracts, but we also serve the more developed commercial and multi-unit clusters near the center of town. Response time across the city is typically within a few business days for inspections and repairs, with sweeps scheduled around the fall rush before the cold snaps hit.
- Emerson and the numbered streets north of Las Tunas
- Tract homes south of the Longden area
- Residential pockets along Rosemead Boulevard
- The ranch stretches east of Encinita Avenue
Service Area – Cities Near Temple City
From Temple City, we also serve neighbors in North El Monte, CA, Rosemead, CA, San Gabriel, CA, and Arcadia, CA. The housing stock across these adjacent San Gabriel Valley cities shares the same postwar bones and the same aging clay flues, so the work we do in Temple City carries directly over.
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
For inspections and estimates we can typically schedule within a few business days in Temple City. Sweeps and dryer vent cleaning are easiest to book in late spring and summer before the fall rush, but we keep emergency repair slots for water intrusion and storm damage calls. Call (833) 467-7685 for current scheduling.
Most routine chimney work, including sweeps, cap installation, flashing repair, and crown resurfacing, does not require a city permit in Temple City. Full liner installation or structural rebuilds may trigger a permit depending on scope, and we will tell you upfront if your job needs one before any work starts.
Yes. We work with landlords and property managers in Temple City on multi-unit and single-family rental properties, and we provide photo and video documentation of every inspection and repair so you have a record for tenants and insurance. Scheduling across multiple units on one visit is something we handle routinely.
Call (833) 467-7685 for a free estimate on any chimney, dryer vent, or repair work in Temple City. We’ll tell you what we found, show you the evidence, and give you options.
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
"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Adriana Morales"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
— Tara Novak"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."
— Eric Tran