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 confronting what decades of mild winters left behind: original 1950s clay flue tile cracked by ground movement, mortar joints dried out by heat and time, and caps rusted through by years of sun. Corona Chimney Sweep has served Temple City since 2018, and we repair what we find, from flue liner replacement to crown rebuilds. Most of the fireplaces here haven’t seen a fire in 20 years, but the flues still need attention. Call (855) 382-6159 when you’re ready to know what’s really going on up there.
Why Temple City Homes Are Different
Temple City’s housing stock is mostly mid-century tract: single-story ranch and California bungalow homes built between the 1950s and early 1970s, packed along streets off Las Tunas Drive and Lower Azusa Road. Those homes went up with masonry fireplaces and clay tile liners, materials that were standard then and are now 50 to 70 years old. The region’s warm, dry summers and mostly rainless winters mean homeowners rarely burn, so the problem isn’t heavy creosote from constant use. It’s deferred maintenance: flues that have quietly deteriorated behind original tile while no one was looking.
What we find on Temple City jobs reflects that. Cracked flue tile from decades of Southern California ground settling. Dry rot in chase tops and wood framing around chimneys. Birds’ nests and raccoon debris in flues that haven’t seen a fire since the 1980s. Santa Ana wind events push debris and grit into chimney systems, and the occasional winter storm finds its way through failed flashing. A Temple City ranch with a fireplace that looks untouched since the Carter administration is usually the one with the most expensive hidden problems. The giveaway isn’t smoke; it’s silence.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Temple City Services
Two services get the most calls from Temple City homeowners: the annual or long-overdue sweep, and dryer vent cleaning for the laundry rooms tucked into those 1950s floor plans. Each has its own dedicated page below.
Chimney Sweep in Temple City
Most Temple City chimneys need a sweep combined with a real inspection, because the debris we’re removing is as likely to be nesting material and wind-blown grit as creosote. We brush the flue, clean the smoke chamber, and document what we see, including cracked tile or deteriorated mortar joints that a sweep-only company would note and hand off. For the full breakdown of what a sweep includes in Temple City’s older homes, see Chimney Sweep in Temple City.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple City
A clogged dryer vent is a fire waiting to happen, and Temple City’s smaller laundry closets push dryers tight against exterior walls, compressing or lengthening vent runs that fill with lint fast. We clean the full vent run from dryer to termination, clear bird or rodent blockages at the exterior cap, and check the vent for leaks or improper material. It’s fire prevention, not a convenience add-on. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple City for pricing and scope.
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 comes down to the housing era and the climate. Homes built in the 1950s and 1960s carry original clay tile liners that have been baking under Southern California sun and shifting with decades of ground movement, and most homeowners discover the damage only when we run a camera during a sweep or when a home inspection flags the flue before a sale. Cracked tile and failed mortar joints are common, and so are rusted caps and crowns that have spalled away. We repair what we find, no handoff to another company. That’s the point of calling a full-service chimney contractor: the same crew that diagnoses the problem fixes it. Learn more about our repair scope on the Chimney Repair hub page.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You find birds, bees, or rodent debris in the firebox, smell nesting material, or see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney after rain.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney cap installation in Temple City typically runs $250 to $600 depending on cap material and flue size.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, confirm the crown can hold a cap, and mechanically fasten a stainless or copper cap sized to spark arrestor mesh that keeps animals out without choking draft.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
A camera inspection shows cracked clay tile, gaps between tile sections, or a liner that has separated enough to expose the chimney structure to heat and flue gases.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney liner installation in Temple City typically runs $2,500 to $6,500 depending on liner length, chimney configuration, and whether we’re pulling an old clay tile liner first.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance and chimney, then install a DuraFlex stainless flexible liner system where the existing flue is too deteriorated or too complex for a rigid retrofit, anchoring it at the top plate and connecting it to the appliance.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling or walls near the chimney after rain, or the flashing has lifted, cracked, or pulled away from the roof line.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney flashing repair in Temple City typically runs $400 to $1,200 depending on how much flashing is replaced and whether the roof needs to be cut back.
How we do it
We remove the failing flashing, inspect the step and counter flashing for gaps, and install new flashing sealed with high-temperature roofing sealant and mechanically fastened so it moves with the roof without separating.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Temple City
| Item | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $900 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $6,500 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can the old one be repaired?
Sometimes the old clay tile liner can stay if the cracks are minor and the mortar joints are sound, but a HeatShield resurfacing treatment can restore a deteriorated flue interior without full replacement where conditions qualify. We show you the camera footage before recommending either path.
What actually happens if I skip chimney repair in Temple City?
Cracked flue tile lets heat and flue gases reach combustible framing, and water entry through failed flashing or a spalled crown accelerates damage every winter. A deferred repair gets more expensive, not less, and an unsafe flue puts the house at risk. Call (855) 382-6159 if you suspect water entry or flue damage.
Brands We Service in Temple City
We install and service materials from the same contractor-grade brands supply houses stock: HeatShield for flue resurfacing, Gelco and Olympia Chimney for caps and chase covers, and Famco for air products. We keep common cap sizes and flashing materials on the truck for Temple City’s standard ranch chimneys, so most cap and flashing repairs don’t wait on parts. See our brands for the full line we work with.
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| Service | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $6,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $250 |
| Dryer vent repair or replacement | $200 – $600 |
What pushes price up in Temple City is age and access: a two-story chimney or a steep roof pitch, a liner that has to be pulled through a tight chase, or a flue that hasn’t been opened in decades and needs a camera inspection before we can quote the repair. We give you a flat price before the work starts, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Temple City
We work throughout 91780, from the tree-lined streets off Las Tunas Drive to the ranch neighborhoods along Lower Azusa Road and the homes east of Rosemead Boulevard. Temple City is compact, which means we can get a truck to most addresses quickly, and we quote based on the zip code and the specific chimney, not a travel surcharge.
- Temple City Ranch District
- North Temple City
- East Temple City
- Las Tunas Corridor
- Lower Azusa Residential
Service Area – Cities Near Temple City
Corona Chimney Sweep also covers the surrounding San Gabriel Valley cities, including North El Monte, CA, Rosemead, CA, San Gabriel, CA, and Arcadia, CA. If you’re in one of those cities and need chimney work, the same crew and the same pricing structure apply.
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 appointments within a week, and we batch jobs in the San Gabriel Valley so a shorter call can sometimes fill a same-day opening. The busiest stretch is before winter, so if you want a sweep before the first rain, book early. Call (855) 382-6159 for current availability.
Most chimney cap, flashing, and crown repairs don’t require a permit, but a full liner replacement or structural masonry work can trigger the city’s building department requirements. We handle the paperwork when it’s needed and tell you upfront whether your specific job requires it.
Yes, a pre-purchase chimney inspection with a camera is one of the smartest things you can do on a 1950s or 1960s Temple City house, because the original clay tile liner is the one component a standard home inspector can’t see from the roof. We document what we find with photos and a written report. Call (855) 382-6159 to schedule it.
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."
— Daniela Martinez"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."
— Imani Dawson"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."
— Veronica Flores