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 working on a 1950s to 1970s masonry fireplace with its original clay-tile flue. Most of these flues have never been inspected, and after five or six decades of heat, moisture, and neglect, the liner is often cracked, the crown is worn, and the mortar joints have started to fail. Mantel Chimney Sweep handles the full scope, from relining with DuraFlex stainless steel to HeatShield restoration and crown rebuilds. If you’ve never had your chimney looked at, call (844) 821-5749 and we’ll start with a camera inspection so you can see exactly what’s going on inside.
Why Temple City Homes Are Different
Temple City is a built-out San Gabriel Valley city where the housing stock skews heavily toward single-story ranch and minimal-traditional homes from the 1940s through the 1970s. That matters because these houses were built with brick masonry fireplaces and clay-tile flues, and many of those original components are still in place. We’re not doing many new-install jobs here. We’re mostly repairing and relining aging masonry chimneys that have outlasted their original materials.
The climate adds its own layer. Hot, dry summers and mild winters mean fireplaces sit unused from roughly April through November. Creosote doesn’t burn off, it just sits there. Worse, uncapped flues in Temple City routinely collect bird nests, squirrel activity, and even beehives during the idle months. A call that starts as “I just need a cleaning” often becomes a nest removal and a cap installation once we get a camera up the flue. The dry Santa Ana wind season also raises the stakes on creosote buildup and spark-arrestor condition. This combination of old masonry, long idle periods, and dry winds shapes almost every job we do in the 91780 zip code.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Temple City Services
Two services account for most of the calls we get from Temple City homeowners: chimney sweeping and dryer vent cleaning. Both address fire hazards, both are frequently overdue, and both are jobs where a superficial pass doesn’t solve the underlying problem.
Chimney Sweep in Temple City
A proper chimney sweep in Temple City is more than brushing soot. On these older masonry fireplaces, the sweep is often the first time anyone has looked inside the flue in decades. We remove creosote, clear out bird nests and debris from the summer idle season, and run a camera through to check the liner’s condition. If the tile is cracked, we’ll show you the footage and talk options. If the cap is missing, that’s usually the next conversation. For the full scope, see our Chimney Sweep in Temple City page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple City
Most Temple City homes have the dryer vent running through an interior wall or up through the attic, and many of these vents haven’t been cleared since the house was built. Lint accumulates, airflow drops, and the dryer works harder while the fire risk climbs. We clean the full run from the dryer to the exterior termination, and we check for crushed or poorly routed ductwork along the way. It’s the other household fire hazard most people never think about. 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 rarely a small patch job. These are 50 to 70 year old masonry fireplaces, almost all with original clay-tile flues that were standard in postwar tract homes. Dry summers leave mortar brittle, and years of heating and cooling cycles crack the tile. By the time we’re called, the two most common findings are a spalling crown and a deteriorated liner that can no longer contain heat and gases. We repair what others can only report, using HeatShield for targeted restoration and DuraFlex stainless steel for full relines. Chimney Repair isn’t an add-on for us; it’s the core of what we do in Temple City.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You don’t have a cap, or the one you have is rusted through, loose, or missing its mesh sides.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney cap installation in Temple City typically runs $300 – $600 depending on flue size and cap material.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a stainless or copper cap that fits properly, and secure it to the crown so it stays put through Santa Ana winds.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your clay-tile liner is cracked, spalling, or missing sections, or the flue was never lined to current code.
What it costs in Temple City
Chimney liner installation in Temple City typically falls between $3,500 and $6,500 for a full DuraFlex stainless steel reline, depending on flue height and access.
How we do it
We measure the full flue run, size the DuraFlex liner to your appliance and fuel type, and install it with a proper top plate and termination cap.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Temple City
| Item | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $900 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,500 – $6,500 |
How do I know if my Temple City chimney needs a new liner?
A camera inspection tells you definitively. If we see cracked clay tiles, gaps at the mortar joints, or signs of heat transfer to surrounding framing, the liner is no longer doing its job and needs restoration or replacement.
Can a cracked crown in Temple City really cause that much damage?
Yes. Water gets into the crown cracks, seeps into the masonry, and accelerates deterioration through every winter rain cycle. A crown repair now costs a few hundred dollars; a full rebuild after years of water intrusion costs far more.
Brands We Service in Temple City
We work with a curated set of professional chimney-industry brands: Famco, Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield. These are the materials we stock and install on Temple City jobs, which means no waiting on generic parts from a big-box store. When we specify a Famco cap or a Copperfield chase cover, it’s available for same-week installation in most cases. See our brands for the full line we service.
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| Service | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $300 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $850 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,500 – $6,500 |
| Chimney sweep (standard masonry) | $180 – $340 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $250 |
Two things push prices up in Temple City: the age of the chimney and the condition of what’s hiding behind the brick. A 1960s flue that’s never been touched will often need more than a cleaning. We give you a flat price before any work starts, and you’ll see the camera footage that justifies every recommendation.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Temple City
We work across the whole 91780 zip code, from the older ranch blocks near Las Tunas Drive down through the residential streets south of the 10. Temple City is compact, so we’re usually within 20 to 30 minutes of any address in the city, and we schedule around the heat so outdoor work gets done in the cooler morning hours when possible.
- North Temple City (north of Las Tunas Drive)
- Central Temple City (around Temple City Boulevard)
- South Temple City (south of Rowland Avenue)
- East Temple City (near Rosemead Boulevard)
- West Temple City (closer to the San Gabriel border)
Service Area – Cities Near Temple City
Mantel Chimney Sweep also serves the surrounding San Gabriel Valley cities. We regularly work on similar postwar masonry fireplaces in North El Monte, CA, where the housing stock mirrors Temple City’s mid-century inventory. Our crews are also in Rosemead, CA and San Gabriel, CA weekly, handling the same uncapped flue and liner deterioration issues we see in Temple City. To the east, Arcadia, CA keeps us busy with larger ranch homes that often have multiple fireplaces to inspect.
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 Temple City appointments are scheduled within one to two weeks. If you’re dealing with an active leak, animal entry, or suspected liner damage, call and we’ll work you in sooner based on urgency.
Most repairs like crown work, cap installation, and liner restoration don’t require a city permit. Full chimney rebuilds may trigger the city’s building review process. We’ll tell you what we’re seeing and what applies to your specific job before work starts.
Yes, we cover the entire 91780 zip code and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley. Temple City is small enough that we can usually route multiple stops on the same day, which means more scheduling flexibility for you.
If your Temple City chimney hasn’t been inspected or cleaned in years, don’t wait for smoke backing up into the living room or water staining on the ceiling to tell you something’s wrong. Call Mantel Chimney Sweep at (844) 821-5749 for a free estimate, and we’ll put a camera up your flue so you can see the actual condition before making any decisions.
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."
— Beatriz Torres"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Michelle Brooks"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."
— Eric Mercer