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 starts with a clay tile flue that has never been touched since the house went up in the 1950s. We spend more time here restoring fireboxes and dampers than chasing creosote, because so many fireplaces have gone years without a real fire. If you’re seeing cracked tiles, water stains near the ceiling, or a damper that won’t budge, call Pilgrim Chimney at (866) 253-5031. We’ve served Temple City since 2014, and we fix what we find.
Why Temple City Homes Are Different
Walk any street in the 91780 ZIP and you’ll see the same bones: single-story ranch and Spanish-style homes built between 1945 and 1958. Most still have their original masonry chimneys, and most of those chimneys share a common history. The tract builders of that era used the same flue designs across whole blocks, so when we find cracked clay tiles in one house, we usually find the same pattern three doors down. That predictability is useful. It means we can diagnose faster and we know exactly what materials a 1950s Temple City firebox needs.
The other thing that sets Temple City apart is how long these fireplaces sit idle. The San Gabriel Valley stays hot and dry from June through October, and with South Coast Air Quality Management District no-burn restrictions changing how often people light wood fires, many chimneys here go untouched for years at a stretch. Birds move in, squirrels stash debris, and the first cold night of December turns a quiet chimney into a smoke-filled living room. Then there’s the lot layout: Temple City’s small residential parcels put chimneys close to neighboring rooflines, which makes draft issues and rooftop access genuinely harder than they look from the street.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Temple City Services
Two calls account for most of what we do in Temple City. Homeowners either need a sweep before lighting their first fire of the season, or they need a dryer vent cleaned because a years-old flex hose is packed with lint. Here’s how each one plays out locally.
Chimney Sweep in Temple City
Most Temple City sweeps we do involve more than soot. The real issue is what’s accumulated during the idle months: nesting debris, twigs, tennis balls in the smoke chamber, and the fine creosote that builds up during a handful of winter burns. A proper sweep here means clearing the entire path from firebox to flue cap, not just brushing the visible liner. Homes built without spark arrestors are common in the 91780, which means any chimney left uncapped is effectively an open invitation to local birds. Chimney Sweep in Temple City
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Temple City
Temple City’s 1940s and 1950s floor plans often route dryer vents through longer-than-ideal paths to exterior walls, and the mild winters mean lint traps are not the only place that needs attention. A lint-choked vent pushes a dryer to run hotter and longer, and that is a fire risk no fireplace inspection will catch. We include interior-to-exterior cleaning and check the vent termination to make sure it closes properly against the Valley’s dry-season dust. 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
Temple City’s original clay tile flues from the 1940s and 1950s were never designed for decades of San Gabriel Valley heat cycling. Add intermittent winter fires, nesting debris, and rain from the season’s occasional wet weeks, and you get the same problems showing up block after block: cracked tiles, rusted dampers, and crowns that have spalled to gravel. When a technician does a sweep here and flags damage, many owners are told to call a mason. We handle it ourselves, because we don’t just find the problem, we fix it. See our full Chimney Repair service hub for details on every repair we handle.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or see nesting material inside the fireplace, or you’ve found twigs and leaves in the firebox without any obvious explanation.
What it costs in Temple City
A galvanized cap with a standard screen typically runs $185 – $350 installed, while a stainless steel cap for a custom flue runs $400 – $850 depending on roof access.
How we do it
We measure the flue tile, select a cap with proper screen mesh and matching metal, install it securely over the flue opening, and check the surrounding crown for cracks while we’re up there.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your sweep showed cracked or missing clay tiles during inspection, you smell smoke in rooms adjacent to the chimney, or the flue no longer draws properly even after a cleaning.
What it costs in Temple City
Standard stainless steel liner installation runs $2,200 – $5,000, and insulated liners or complex paths through multi-story homes run $3,500 – $7,000.
How we do it
We size the correct diameter for your appliance, run a DuraFlex liner through the existing flue path, insulate where the old clay chase is too tight, connect top and bottom terminations, and confirm draft with a smoke test.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You’re seeing water stains on the ceiling or wall near the chimney, or the flashing metal has pulled away from the roofline and curled.
What it costs in Temple City
Patch work on a minor gap runs $250 – $500, while removing and replacing the full flashing assembly runs $1,500 – $2,500.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, cut and bend gauge aluminum or copper to fit the roof plane and chimney face, install step and counter flashing, and seal all joints before testing for leaks.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete top of the chimney is cracked, pitted, or falling apart, letting water seep into the masonry below.
What it costs in Temple City
A full crown replacement runs $1,200 – $2,500 when we pour a new concrete crown and remove the old material across the full surface.
How we do it
We strip the damaged crown, form and pour a properly sloped replacement with a drip edge, and, where deterioration is limited, apply a professional-grade sealant to extend the crown’s life.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Temple City
| Item | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $185 – $850 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,200 – $7,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $2,500 |
| Chimney crown repair | $1,200 – $2,500 |
How long does chimney repair take in Temple City?
Most cap and flashing repairs run half a day to one full day. Liner installations and crown replacements typically take one to two days depending on roof access and flue condition. Call (866) 253-5031 for a specific timeline for your home.
Can you repair a chimney that hasn’t been used in years?
Yes, that’s the majority of our Temple City work. We inspect the full flue path with a camera first, then repair what’s actually needed. If the damage is cosmetic, we’ll tell you plainly rather than recommend work you can safely defer.
Brands We Service in Temple City
We work with DuraFlex liner systems, HeatShield resurfacing materials, and Copperfield and Famco chimney components. It’s professional-grade inventory sourced from industry distributors, not hardware-store patch kits. See our brands for the full list and why material choice matters for Temple City’s aging flues.
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| Service | Typical range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep with standard inspection | $200 – $450 |
| Chimney sweep for a heavily used fireplace | $300 – $850 |
| Chimney cap installation | $185 – $850 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,200 – $7,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $2,500 |
| Chimney crown repair | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $350 |
What pushes prices up in Temple City is access. Single-story ranch roofs usually make for a safe ladder setup, but when the chimney sits tight against a neighbor’s roofline or the chase is framed through an internal wall, the job takes longer. We quote an upfront price before any work starts, so you won’t see a surprise line item for a second trip or a custom part.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Temple City
Our trucks move through the 91780 ZIP regularly, and we know the difference between the older tracts near Las Tunas Drive and the homes tucked into the quieter streets around Live Oak Park. Typical response for Temple City runs on a booked schedule, which means we set a time and keep it. No rushing from one house to three others on the same morning.
- Historic core near Las Tunas Drive and Temple City Boulevard
- The ranch tracts north of Live Oak Avenue
- Streets around Live Oak Park and Cloverly Avenue
- Homes bordering Rosemead and San Gabriel along the west side
- The quiet single-story blocks south of the 210 corridor
Service Area – Cities Near Temple City
Pilgrim Chimney works across the San Gabriel Valley, and Temple City sits close to several of the areas we serve regularly. If your project is a shared chimney or a townhome complex, we can coordinate work in North El Monte, CA, Rosemead, CA, San Gabriel, CA, or Arcadia, CA with a single quote. Call (866) 253-5031 to schedule.
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
Yes, we cover the entire 91780 ZIP. That includes the older 1940s tracts, the 1950s ranch neighborhoods, and the smaller homes near the commercial corridors. If you’re in Temple City proper, we schedule you. Call (866) 253-5031 to confirm your address.
Not for standard repairs like cap replacement, crown work, or liner installation. Those are considered maintenance and repair, not structural alteration. If a job ever requires a city sign-off, we’ll tell you before work begins rather than after an inspector shows up.
For sweeps and dryer vent cleaning, a week or two is usually enough for the spring and summer months. For winter burn season, call by late October. For repair work, we recommend booking as soon as you notice symptoms, because once the cold snap hits, repair calendars fill around the same time everyone lights their first fire.
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
"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
— Wade Kowalski"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he explained every photo in it."
— Beatriz Castillo"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."
— Angela Park