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 Decatur, GA
Chimney work in Decatur comes down to two things: old brick and a lot of trees. Most homes here were built between 1920 and 1950, and their chimneys are original masonry with unlined or clay-tile flues. On top of that, Decatur’s mature hardwood canopy drops leaves, pine needles, and acorns into flues every fall. If you need a chimney sweep, inspection, or fireplace repair in Decatur, call (678) 263-7908 and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Decatur Homes Are Different
Decatur’s housing stock is mostly Craftsman bungalows and Tudor-style homes from the early 20th century. The chimneys on these houses were built for wood fires in a different era, and many still have their original brick. Some were never lined at all; others have clay tile that’s now cracking after eighty or ninety years of heating and cooling. That matters because a cracked clay liner lets heat and gases reach the brick and framing around it, which is how house fires start.
The climate adds another layer. Decatur’s humid subtropical weather means mild, wet winters and the occasional ice storm. Older brick crowns and caps absorb moisture, then freeze-thaw cycles spall the brick, opening gaps for water and animals. In neighborhoods like Oakhurst and MAK, we routinely pull squirrel nests and acorn debris out of flues during autumn cleanings. The dense canopy over streets like Adair, Ponce de Leon, and Clairemont is beautiful, but it means Decatur chimneys need cleaning more often than homes in open, newer subdivisions.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Decatur Services
Most Decatur homeowners call us for one of three things. Each service has its own page with local pricing, what to expect, and the answers to the questions we hear most.
Chimney Sweep in Decatur
A standard sweep in Decatur means removing creosote, soot, and whatever the squirrels brought in. Because of the leaf load from the tree canopy and the older, rougher masonry in prewar bungalows, creosote tends to build faster here than in newer homes with smooth steel liners. We brush the full flue from top to bottom, remove debris from the smoke chamber and firebox, and leave a drop cloth so the living room looks the same as when we arrived. Details are on the Chimney Sweep in Decatur page.
Chimney Inspection in Decatur
Inspections in Decatur often reveal problems that have been quietly developing for years: hairline cracks in clay tile, missing mortar joints, or a rusted damper that won’t fully open. We inspect with a camera, so you see exactly what we see, and we explain whether an issue needs attention now or can safely wait. If you’re buying a 1930s bungalow in Winnona Park or a mid-century house near Medlock, an inspection before closing is cheap insurance. The full breakdown is on the Chimney Inspection in Decatur page.
Fireplace Repair in Decatur
Repair work in Decatur usually involves repointing deteriorating brick, rebuilding a spalled crown, or replacing a failed damper. On older homes, we also see fireboxes with cracked refractory panels and smoke chambers that were never parged properly when the house was built. We repair with materials from trusted chimney-trade brands, and every job carries a written guarantee. If a covered repair fails inside the guarantee period, we return and fix it at no charge. Read specifics on the Fireplace Repair in Decatur 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.
Brands We Service in Decatur
Decatur homes have a mix of brands, from original masonry fireplaces to manufactured units by HeatShield, Olympia Chimney, and Famco. We keep common replacement parts on hand for these systems, which means many repairs don’t wait on shipping. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Decatur |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep | $179 – $279 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1) | $129 – $199 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2, with camera) | $249 – $399 |
| Fireplace repair (minor) | $150 – $450 |
| Fireplace repair (major) | $450 – $1,800 |
| Flue liner replacement | $2,200 – $5,000 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $400 |
| Damper replacement | $250 – $600 |
| Smoke chamber parging | $900 – $2,500 |
What pushes price higher in Decatur is age. A 1920s chimney with a deteriorating clay liner and a spalled crown costs more to bring back to safe working condition than a 15-year-old prefabricated unit. Regardless of the number, you get a written quote before any work begins, and the invoice matches the quote.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Decatur
We work throughout Decatur, and our crews know the difference between a Craftsman on the square and an infill build off South Candler. Typical response time for scheduling is one to three business days, depending on season. Neighborhoods we regularly serve include:
- Oakhurst
- Winnona Park
- MAK (McDonough-Adams-Kings)
- Clairemont / Great Lakes
- Medlock Park
Service Area – Cities Near Decatur
Ashby Chimney serves Decatur and the surrounding metro, with dispatch coordinated from the Atlanta office. If you’re just outside Decatur, we also cover Atlanta, GA, Union City, GA, and Fairburn, GA.
Serving Decatur, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Decatur 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 Decatur
Most Decatur appointments are scheduled within one to three business days. During peak season in October and November, wait times can stretch to a week. Call (678) 263-7908 and the person on the phone will give you a real arrival window, not a promise we can’t keep.
Routine sweeps and inspections don’t require permits. Structural repairs like rebuilding a crown or replacing a liner may require a city permit, and we’ll tell you before the work starts whether one is needed and who handles pulling it. We never start structural work without the right paperwork.
The only way to know is to look inside. Unlined 1920s brick and cracked clay tile can hide serious fire hazards that aren’t visible from the hearth. A camera inspection shows the actual condition of the flue, and we’ll tell you plainly whether the fireplace is safe now, needs work, or should stay cold until it’s fixed.
If your chimney hasn’t been checked this year, call (678) 263-7908 for a free estimate. Nathan Corliss and the Ashby Chimney team serve Decatur with written pricing before work begins and a written guarantee on every repair.
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 Decatur Customers Say
"Had them sweep and check the chimney before we listed the house. Clean report, no soot anywhere, and the buyer's inspector had zero questions. Painless."
- Roland Pace"Good inspection and a clear writeup for our home sale. He was running behind from the job before and showed up near the end of the window, but he called ahead to let me know. Thorough once he got here."
- Frank DiMatteo"First time owning a house with a fireplace and I had no clue. The guy was patient, walked me through what's safe and what isn't, and didn't make me feel dumb. Priced it before he started."
- Yolanda Reese