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
Ashwood Chimney Sweep has served Temple City since 2012. Most of our calls here are for chimney repair, and most of those repairs are on 1940s to 1960s ranch homes with original brick masonry fireplaces. The dry San Gabriel Valley climate means light creosote, but the real work in Temple City is spotting cracked crowns, failing clay flue tiles, rusted dampers, and masonry that has spent sixty years baking in heat and shrugging through earthquakes. We clean, inspect, and repair, often in one call. For a free estimate in the 91780 ZIP code, call (833) 805-3229.
Why Temple City Homes Are Different
Temple City’s housing stock was built when a fireplace warmed a living room on a cool evening, not when it was expected to heat an entire house. The original brick fireplaces in these postwar ranch and traditional homes have clay flue tiles, not modern stainless liners. After 60 or 70 years of San Gabriel Valley summers, those tiles crack and spall. Exterior chimney stacks show the wear too: mortar crowns split under decades of dry heat and the occasional temblor, and cracked crowns let water into the chimney chase, which is how small problems become masonry repairs.
The big difference in Temple City is how little the fireplaces actually get used. Mild winters mean light seasoning burns, so creosote buildup is usually modest. What we find instead are fireplaces that sat idle for years. Converted gas logs with the original flue still attached. Bird nests and debris packed behind a damper nobody has opened since the Reagan administration. A damper rusted shut after the first rain got past a cracked crown. After a Santa Ana wind event or the first genuinely cold December night, we get calls from homeowners who lit a fire for the first time in years and discovered the chimney had other tenants. That is the Temple City chimney profile: less soot, more structural aging.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Temple City Services
Two services cover most of what Temple City homeowners call us about: the annual sweep and inspection, and dryer vent cleaning. Both are fire-safety work, and both are connected to ventilation in the home. Here is what each involves in Temple City specifically.
Chimney Sweep in Temple City
A sweep in Temple City starts with the realities of this housing stock: original clay flue tiles, converted gas logs, and chimneys that haven’t been opened in years. We remove what is actually there, which in 91780 is as often animal nesting and debris as it is creosote. We brush the flue, clean the smoke chamber and damper assembly, and run an inspection that catches the structural problems common to postwar ranch fireplaces: cracked fireboxes, missing dampers, and flue tiles that shifted during an earthquake. For a full picture of what the annual sweep covers and costs in this city, see our dedicated page: Chimney Sweep in Temple City.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple City
Your dryer vent is a fire-risk system, not an afterthought. Temple City’s single-story ranch homes often have long, straight dryer vent runs to an exterior wall, which sounds fine until the elbows and the decades of lint accumulation in the pipe tell a different story. We clean the full run with powered rotary brushes and Famco ventilation hardware where repairs are needed, treating the dryer vent with the same seriousness as the chimney. Lint is a fuel source, and a flex pipe behind a 1960s laundry nook is a known ignition point. Read the full scope on the Temple City page: 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 usually about masonry and liners, not about heavy creosote. These original brick fireplaces were built for decorative burning, and the clay flue tiles inside them were never meant to last 70 years under valley heat. Cracked crowns, spalled brick, rusted dampers, and tiles that shifted during an earthquake are the jobs we do most. When the liner is failing, HeatShield lets us restore it rather than just document the problem. That is the difference between an inspection report and a repair. The same crew that finds the problem fixes it, using the same professional materials certified chimney contractors specify nationwide. For more on the full scope of repairs Ashwood handles, see Chimney Repair.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
An open or missing flue cap with rain stains inside the firebox, or signs of animal nesting at the top of the flue, means the chimney is open to the elements.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney cap installation in Temple City typically runs $225 to $485 depending on the cap size and whether a custom bracket is needed for an odd-sized flue.
How we do it
We clear debris from the flue opening, measure the exact tile dimensions, install a stainless steel cap with a properly sized screen, and mechanically fasten it to the crown with tapcons and sealant so Santa Ana winds don’t take it off.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Cracked or spalled clay tile visible during inspection, smoke backing into the room, or a flue that won’t hold a proper draft all point to liner failure.
What it costs in Temple City
A full DuraFlex stainless liner system in Temple City typically runs $1,900 to $3,200 installed, while a heat-treating HeatShield restoration of an oversized flue runs $1,100 to $2,500.
How we do it
We size the liner to the flue, insert the DuraFlex system (a professional-grade product unavailable through retail channels), insulate where needed, connect it at the appliance, and seal the crown termination.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Cracks in the mortar crown, missing pieces of the crown wash, or water stains on the ceiling near the chimney chase mean the crown has failed.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney crown repair in Temple City typically runs $550 to $1,200 depending on the crown size and whether a full replacement with a proper drip edge is required.
How we do it
We chip away the deteriorated mortar, clean the surface, form a new crown with a proper overhang and drip edge, and seal it with a breathable waterproofing compound.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Temple City
| Item | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $225 – $485 |
| Chimney crown repair | $550 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation (DuraFlex) | $1,900 – $3,200 |
| HeatShield liner restoration | $1,100 – $2,500 |
How much does chimney repair cost in Temple City?
Chimney repair in Temple City runs from about $225 for a cap up to $3,200 for a full DuraFlex liner system. Most jobs fall between $550 and $2,000. Call (833) 805-3229 for an exact quote based on camera inspection, not guesswork.
Do I really need a new liner on a fireplace I barely use?
If the clay tiles are cracked, yes. A damaged liner is a fire and carbon monoxide risk whether you burn weekly or once a year. We only recommend a liner after the camera shows the damage, and HeatShield is an option that avoids full replacement when the flue qualifies.
Brands We Service in Temple City
We repair with the same materials professional contractors specify, not bargain-bin substitutes. That means DuraFlex and Copperfield liner components, Famco ventilation hardware, and HeatShield restoration product stocked for Temple City jobs. Parts are on the truck or a day away in almost every case. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep and level 1 inspection | $89 – $249 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $99 – $179 |
| Chimney cap installation | $225 – $485 |
| Chimney crown repair | $550 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation (DuraFlex) | $1,900 – $3,200 |
| HeatShield liner restoration | $1,100 – $2,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $275 – $550 |
| Masonry tuckpointing (per 10 sq ft) | $250 – $500 |
Prices in Temple City go up most often when access to the roof is difficult, when a previous repair used the wrong mortar or an improperly sized cap, or when a cracked crown has let water damage the masonry below. Every quote is based on a camera inspection you see yourself, and the price we agree on before the work starts is the price you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Temple City
We work throughout the 91780 ZIP code, from the older ranch streets near Temple City Boulevard to the larger two-story infill homes that replaced some of the original 1950s lots. Most Temple City neighborhoods sit within a short drive of our route through the central San Gabriel Valley, so scheduling is usually flexible within a week or two, not a month.
- Temple City Boulevard corridor
- Las Tunas Drive area
- Baldwin Avenue neighborhoods
- Longden Avenue corridor
- Oak Avenue historic district
Service Area – Cities Near Temple City
Ashwood Chimney Sweep covers Temple City and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley cities. From our Fontana base, we route regularly through North El Monte, CA, Rosemead, CA, San Gabriel, CA, and Arcadia, CA. If you live in one of these neighboring cities and need a sweep, vent cleaning, or chimney repair, the same crew and the same professional-grade materials 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
Temple City is on our regular San Gabriel Valley route. Most appointments are scheduled within one to two weeks where the calendar allows, and we sometimes have earlier openings when a nearby city cancels or reschedules. Call (833) 805-3229 to check the current schedule.
Routine sweeping, cap installation, and crown repair do not require a permit in Temple City. A full liner replacement or significant masonry rebuild may fall under city building code requirements, and we can assess that during inspection. We work with what the city requires, not around it.
Yes, and that is a common Temple City situation. We remove whatever has collected in the flue over the years, inspect the liner and masonry with a camera, and tell you plainly whether the fireplace is safe to burn again. If repairs are needed, the same crew does the work.
Ashwood Chimney Sweep has served Temple City since 2012. Clean, inspect, repair in one call. Call (833) 805-3229 for a free estimate.
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
"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."
— Paige Norris"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."
— Ryan Sullivan"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."
— Michelle Park