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.
Trusted Chimney Sweep for Atlanta Homeowners
A Chimney Sweep in Atlanta typically costs between $189 and $349 for a standard fireplace, with most homeowners paying around $240 for a full inspection, sweep, and safety check. That number changes if you have a second flue, a gas fireplace, or heavy creosote buildup from years of Georgia-burning-season fires. Ashby Chimney Atlanta has served homeowners in Atlanta since 2002 under the Kingswell Guarantee, and we answer the phone 24/7 at (678) 263-7908.
What you get with us is simple: a written price before any work starts, a technician who shows up in the window we gave you, and a written guarantee on every repair. Nathan Corliss leads our team, and the standard he set from day one is that nobody pays a dollar they didn’t agree to in writing. If you’ve been burned by a no-show or a price that doubled at the door, you’ll notice the difference immediately. We’re independently owned and operated under the Kingswell Guarantee, serving Atlanta, Dunwoody, our Chimney Sweep in Decatur, and every neighborhood in between.
Chimney Sweep Services
Chimney Sweep Services cover the full scope of keeping your flue safe and functional: removing creosote and soot, checking the liner and cap, and identifying problems before they become repair bills. Review our Chimney Sweep Maintenance Checklist for Atlanta Homeowners to see what’s included. Most Atlanta homes with a wood-burning fireplace need this once a year, and the cost typically runs $189 to $349 depending on flue condition and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. Ashby Chimney Atlanta includes a camera inspection with every sweep so you see exactly what we see, and you get a written report with photos before we recommend anything.
Standard Wood-Burning Sweep
We remove creosote from the smoke chamber, flue, and damper area using professional rotary brushes sized to your liner. After the sweep, we run a camera through the flue and show you the footage. This is where most Atlanta homeowners discover a cracked tile or a liner that’s starting to spall, and catching it early usually means a $400 patch instead of a $3,000 rebuild.
Second-Flue and Multi-Story Sweeps
Homes in Druid Hills and older Atlanta neighborhoods often have a second flue for a basement fireplace or a furnace vent. We price those honestly: a second flue adds about $89 to the standard sweep when done in the same visit. You’ll know that number before we set foot on the roof, not after.
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.
Styles & brands we work with
Chimney Cleaning
Chimney Cleaning is the physical removal of creosote, soot, and debris from the interior of your flue, and it’s the single most effective thing you can do to prevent a chimney fire in Atlanta. If you burn wood more than twice a week during Georgia’s short but real burning season, an annual cleaning should cost you between $189 and $249 for a single flue. Ashby Chimney Atlanta uses a HEPA-filtered vacuum on every job, so the dust stays out of your living room, and we lay drop cloths before we start.
Creosote Removal by Grade
Creosote comes in three stages: flaky, tar-like, and glazed. Stage three glazed creosote requires chemical treatment plus rotary cleaning, which is why some Atlanta jobs run closer to $349. We’ll tell you what stage you’re dealing with before we quote, and we’ll show you the photos that prove it.
The “Leave It Cleaner” Standard
Ashby carries ash right in the name, so we take the mess seriously. Every Ashby technician follows the Kingswell Way, and one of those five values is leaving your fireplace and hearth cleaner than we found them. That means floor protection, shoe covers, and a final sweep of the firebox before we pack up.
Fireplace Cleaning
Fireplace Cleaning focuses on the firebox itself: removing ash, soot, and burned debris from the interior of your fireplace, along with cleaning the glass doors or screen and checking the grate and refractory panels. In Atlanta, this is often bundled with a chimney sweep, and a full fireplace plus flue cleaning usually runs $189 to $289. Ashby Chimney Atlanta performs this as a standalone service too, especially for gas fireplace owners who don’t burn wood but still get that white film on their glass.
Wood-Burning Firebox Detail
We remove ash and debris, vacuum the firebox, and inspect the refractory brick panels for cracks. Atlanta’s humidity causes metal firebox components to rust faster than in drier climates, so we check the grate, damper, and ash dump door for rust damage on every visit. If a panel is cracked, you’ll see it in the camera photos before we recommend replacement.
Glass and Screen Restoration
That cloudy buildup on fireplace glass is typically mineral deposits from combustion, and it takes more than Windex to remove. We use a non-abrasive ceramic-glass cleaner that won’t scratch, and if there’s etching we’ll tell you plainly whether it can be restored or if the glass needs replacing. No upsell, just what the camera shows.
Chimney Services
Chimney Services is the umbrella term for everything we do from the crown to the firebox: sweeping, inspections, liner assessment, cap installation, and masonry spot repairs. A basic service visit in Atlanta, including a sweep and Level 1 inspection, runs $189 to $249, while more involved work like a liner patch or crown sealant falls into the $300 to $800 range depending on materials and access. Ashby Chimney Atlanta started in 2002, so there aren’t many chimney problems in this city we haven’t seen and fixed.
Sweep and Inspection Package
Our most popular Atlanta service pairs a full sweep with a camera inspection and written report. You get the report emailed to you the same day, with photos and a plain-English summary of what we found. If repair is needed, you’ll see the problem in the photos before any quote is written.
Cap, Crown, and Chase Cover Work
Atlanta’s storms and humidity are hard on chimney tops. We install and repair stainless steel caps from Gelco and Famco, and we reseal crowns using materials rated for Georgia’s freeze-thaw cycles. A cap replacement typically runs $225 to $425 installed, and you’ll get the written price before we order anything.
Chimney Sweep Certified
Chimney Sweep Certified means the technician at your home has passed standardized training and adheres to a documented code of practice, so you’re not gambling on whoever the app sent over. Ashby Chimney Atlanta technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained to the Kingswell standard, which includes the written-price and written-guarantee requirements on every job. A certified sweep in Atlanta costs the same as an uncertified one, $189 to $349, because the value is in the standard, not the surcharge.
Background Checks and Accountability
Every Ashby technician who walks into an Atlanta home has passed a background check and wears a company uniform. You’ll know who’s at your door before you open it. That’s not a marketing line, it’s the operational standard Nathan Corliss requires of every team member.
The Kingswell Guarantee in Practice
The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if a covered repair fails within a year, we come back and fix it at no charge. This is not sold as an add-on. It’s written into every repair invoice, and it’s backed by the Kingswell Guarantee, which governs every independently owned Ashby location in metro Atlanta.
Gas Fireplace Cleaning
Gas Fireplace Cleaning addresses the white film on the glass, dust in the burner ports, and soot accumulation in the venting, and in Atlanta it typically costs $149 to $249 for a standard direct-vent unit. Gas fireplaces don’t produce creosote, but they do collect dust, pet hair, and mineral deposits that reduce efficiency and can cause the burner to run unevenly. Ashby Chimney Atlanta services both vented and vent-free gas units, and we clean the glass with ceramic-rated cleaners that won’t streak or etch.
Burner and Pilot Maintenance
We vacuum the burner area, clean the ports with compressed air, and verify the pilot lights correctly and the flame pattern is even. A lazy yellow flame often means dust in the ports or a partially blocked vent, and fixing that during a cleaning is usually a $40 to $80 add-on. Better that than a service call in January when your Atlanta home depends on the heat.
Log Set and Media Care
Ceramic logs and glass media need careful handling, and we’ve seen too many DIY cleanings end with a chipped log that costs $120 to replace. We clean each piece individually and place everything back exactly as the manufacturer designed. If you have a HeatShield or Olympia Chimney gas unit, we’re familiar with the specific log set patterns and venting requirements.
Chimney Maintenance
Chimney Maintenance is the ongoing care that prevents the $2,000 repair: annual inspections, seasonal sweeps, cap checks, and minor fixes like damper lubrication and crown resealing before small problems become structural ones. A maintenance visit in Atlanta, including inspection and light cleaning, runs $149 to $199, which is far less than the cost of even a modest liner repair. Ashby Chimney Atlanta recommends an annual maintenance visit for every wood-burning fireplace and every two years for gas units.
Seasonal Pre-Burn Checklist
Atlanta’s burning season is short but intense, usually November through February, and most of our customers schedule maintenance in October before the first fire. We check the cap, crown, flashing, damper, and flue all in one visit, and we’ll tell you honestly if the fireplace can wait another year or if there’s a problem that needs attention now. That honesty is part of the Kingswell Way: say what you see, not what sells.
Rust, Moisture, and Georgia Humidity
In North Atlanta and East Point alike, humidity plus temperature swings accelerate rust on dampers and metal firebox components. During a maintenance visit we lubricate moving parts, treat surface rust where it’s safe, and check for the moisture intrusion patterns that signal a failing crown or cap. It’s cheaper to reseal a crown at $150 than to rebuild a water-damaged smoke shelf at $1,500.
Brands We Service
We work on HeatShield systems regularly, and our technicians are trained on their ceramic coating process for repairing deteriorated flue liners. When we recommend HeatShield, it’s because the camera footage shows a liner that can be saved, and we quote the exact system price before any work begins.
Olympia Chimney supplies many of the liners, caps, and dampers we install across Atlanta, and we stock their replacement parts so repairs don’t wait on shipping. Famco caps and chase covers are our go-to for Atlanta’s storm-prone rooftops, and we’ve installed enough of them to know their fit and finish hold up in Georgia weather. Gelco sealants and crown materials round out the brands we trust for chimney-top work. Whether you have one of these systems or any other make, we can service it and stand behind the work.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- You smell smoke when the fire isn’t lit. That’s usually a drafting problem or a partial blockage, and it means combustion gases are finding their way into your living space instead of up the flue. This is worth a same-week service call, not a wait-and-see.
- You see black, shiny buildup on the damper or firebox walls. That’s glazed creosote, and it’s highly flammable. A chimney fire in Atlanta is often reported after years of neglected glazed creosote, and the fix is a professional rotary cleaning, not a store-bought log.
- Water is staining the ceiling or walls around the chimney. That means the crown, cap, or flashing has failed and moisture is getting into the masonry. Atlanta’s rain makes this worse every month it’s left alone, and the repair cost climbs with the water damage.
- You hear dripping or smell mildew inside the fireplace. Standing water inside the firebox or smoke chamber is a sign of a failed cap or cracked crown. Left alone through a Georgia summer, that moisture accelerates liner damage and can lead to mold in your walls.
- The damper won’t open or close fully. A stuck damper forces you to burn with it partially closed, which sends smoke and carbon monoxide into the room, or fully open, which lets conditioned air escape year-round. Damper repair is usually a $150 to $350 fix, and it’s safer to address before burning season.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Book the visit and get a real window. When you call (678) 263-7908, a live person answers, 24/7. We book the appointment, we tell you the window upfront, and we show up inside it. No callback forms, no waiting until Monday.
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Written price before anything starts. The technician arrives, introduces themselves, and walks through the scope with you. Before any tool comes off the truck, you get a written price. That’s the number you pay, no matter what we find inside the flue, unless you approve a change in writing first.
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Sweep, clean, and camera inspection. We lay drop cloths, run a HEPA vacuum at the firebox, and sweep the flue with brushes sized to your liner. Then we run a camera from the firebox to the cap and record the whole thing. You see the footage before we discuss anything beyond the sweep.
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Photo report and honest findings. You get a written report with photos and a plain-English summary the same day. If the chimney is in good shape, we say so. If it needs work, you’ll see the exact problem in the photos, and you’ll get a written quote for any recommended repair.
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Written guarantee and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Every repair includes a written guarantee, and if a covered repair fails within the guarantee period, we return and fix it at no charge. That’s the Kingswell Guarantee, and it applies to every job we complete in Atlanta.
How Much Does Chimney Sweep Cost in Atlanta?
Here’s a straight answer. A standard wood-burning chimney sweep in Atlanta runs $189 to $249 for a single flue. A two-story home or a second flue pushes it to $249 to $349. Gas fireplace cleaning is $149 to $249. A sweep plus camera inspection is included in those numbers at Ashby, never billed separately.
What affects the price: length of the flue, type and amount of creosote, roof pitch and access, and whether there’s a second appliance venting through the same chimney. Homes in Gresham Park and Candler-McAfee with older clay tile liners often need more careful cleaning than newer steel-lined flues in Chimney Sweep - Union City. A free estimate means we come out, assess your setup, and give you a written price before any work starts, so you know your exact number, not a range.
How to avoid overpaying: get the price in writing before the work, ask whether the camera inspection is included, and be wary of any company that quotes a low number over the phone then “discovers” problems after the job starts. At Ashby, the number we quote at the door is the number on the invoice, period.
Our Service Area Near Atlanta
Ashby Chimney Atlanta serves the entire metro area, including Chimney Sweep in Atlanta proper, Chimney Sweep in Dunwoody to the north, and Chimney Sweep in North Atlanta neighborhoods like Buckhead and Sandy Springs. We also cover East Point, Union City, Fairburn, Hapeville, Druid Hills, Gresham Park, Decatur, North Druid Hills, and Candler-McAfee. Most appointments are scheduled within five to seven business days, and our home page has the full Kingswell story if you want to know more about who answers the phone.
Serving Atlanta, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Sweep in Atlanta
A chimney sweep is the professional removal of creosote, soot, and obstructions from the interior of your flue, plus a visual inspection of the chimney’s structure. In Atlanta, a sweep typically runs $189 to $349 and takes about 45 minutes to an hour and a half. Ashby Chimney Atlanta includes a camera inspection with every sweep so you get a full picture of your chimney’s condition, not just a brushed flue. Call (678) 263-7908 for a free estimate and written price before any work begins.
A standard single-flue sweep takes 45 to 90 minutes from setup to cleanup. A two-story home, a second flue, or heavy creosote buildup can push that to two hours. We give you a window when you book, and we show up inside it.
Most Atlanta homeowners pay between $189 and $349 for a chimney sweep, depending on flue count, roofline, and creosote condition. Gas fireplace cleaning runs $149 to $249. The price you’re quoted in writing at your door is the price you pay, no exceptions.
Yes. Our technicians are trained on HeatShield liner repair, and we install Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Gelco components regularly across Atlanta. We stock common replacement parts so repairs don’t wait on shipping. If you have another brand, we service that too and stand behind the work with a written guarantee.
We answer the phone 24/7, every day of the year, and we’ll get you scheduled as quickly as our calendar allows. A live person takes your call at (678) 263-7908 and helps you figure out whether the issue needs immediate attention or can wait for a standard appointment. We’ll never tell you it’s an emergency if it isn’t.
Every repair includes a written guarantee, and under the 365-Day Done Right Promise, if a covered repair fails within the guarantee period, we return and fix it at no charge. The Kingswell Guarantee applies to every job we do in Atlanta, and the terms are written on your invoice, nothing hidden in fine print.
Clear the area around the fireplace by about six feet so we have room to work, and don’t use the fireplace for at least 24 hours before we arrive. If you have pets, securing them in another room helps the visit go faster. We handle the rest: drop cloths, HEPA vacuum, and a full cleanup before we leave.
Schedule Your Chimney Sweep Service in Atlanta Today
Call (678) 263-7908 and a live person will answer, day or night. We’ll schedule your Atlanta chimney sweep at a time that works for you, show up in the window we give you, and put the price in writing before anything starts. No pressure, no surprises, no scare tactics. Just a clean chimney and a written guarantee that it’s done right.
Written by Nathan Corliss, Owner at Ashby Chimney Atlanta, serving Atlanta since 2002.