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 Candler-McAfee, GA
Chimney work in Candler-McAfee comes with a few wrinkles most Georgia towns don’t have. The housing stock here runs from 1950s brick ranches with original clay flue liners to 1980s and 90s frame homes with factory-built metal chimneys, and the humid subtropical air works on both kinds year-round. Moss, rust, spalling mortar, cracked liners: these show up more often in Candler-McAfee than in drier parts of metro Atlanta. Our crews know which problems tend to hide in which era of home, and every job starts with a written price before any work begins. When you’re ready to talk through what’s happening with your chimney, call (678) 263-7908 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why Candler-McAfee Homes Are Different
The first thing to understand about Candler-McAfee is the split in housing eras. Homes built in the 1950s and 60s near Candler Road and Columbia Drive are mostly brick ranches and split-levels, and many still have their original clay tile flue liners. The expansive clay soil under this part of DeKalb County shifts with every wet-dry cycle, and that movement transfers stress up through the chimney stack. Hairline cracks in clay liners are common here, and homeowners usually notice them first as a faint smoke smell in the house or water staining around the firebox.
Newer construction, roughly 1980s onward, leans toward frame homes with prefabricated metal chimneys. Those systems are engineered, which helps, but the high humidity and frequent summer thunderstorms in Candler-McAfee accelerate corrosion on the metal chase tops and flashings. We regularly see rust-through on chase covers that are only 15 to 20 years old. That’s not a defect so much as a climate reality, and it’s why inspections matter more here than in a dry climate. A small rust hole now is a cheap fabricator’s fix; a full chase replacement later is not.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Candler-McAfee Services
Two of our three services handle the vast majority of calls from Candler-McAfee homeowners: the annual sweep and the inspection that catches liner and flashing problems early. Fireplace repair is the third, and it’s the one most people put off until something stops working. Each service has its own Candler-McAfee page linked below, with pricing and process spelled out.
Chimney Sweep in Candler-McAfee
A chimney sweep in Candler-McAfee is not optional busywork; the humidity traps creosote against flue walls and it hardens into a glaze that brushes alone won’t remove. We handle standard sweeps and glazed creosote with rotary tools, and we tarp the hearth and run a HEPA vacuum so your living room doesn’t get sooty. If your home is one of the brick ranches near Columbia Drive with an original clay liner, we’ll flag any liner cracking we see during the sweep, because sweeping a cracked flue doesn’t make it safe. Chimney Sweep in Candler-McAfee covers everything on this service.
Chimney Inspection in Candler-McAfee
Given the soil movement and humidity here, an annual Chimney Inspection in Candler-McAfee catches the problems that are invisible from the hearth: cracked flue tiles, rusted metal components, failed flashing at the roofline. We run a camera up the flue during every inspection so you see what we see, not just a verbal summary. Candler-McAfee homes built in the 1960s with original clay liners are the most likely to show hidden damage, and a camera inspection is the only way to find it before it becomes a chimney fire or a smoke backup.
Fireplace Repair in Candler-McAfee
Fireplace repair in Candler-McAfee usually falls into two camps: masonry work like repointing and crown repair on older brick ranches, and component replacement like dampers, caps, and chase covers on newer homes. We complete repairs with materials from recognized chimney-trade brands, not whatever is in the van, and every repair carries a written guarantee. If a covered repair fails within the guarantee period, we come back and correct it at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s written into every Fireplace Repair in Candler-McAfee job.
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 Candler-McAfee
We work on all major chimney and fireplace brands in Candler-McAfee, from original 1960s masonry fireplaces to newer factory-built units. We stock and install parts from DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Olympia Chimney locally, which means most common repairs don’t wait on a shipped part. See our brands page for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Candler-McAfee |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $175 – $250 |
| Chimney sweep (glazed creosote) | $300 – $450 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1) | $125 – $200 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2 with camera) | $250 – $400 |
| Repointing (small masonry repair) | $350 – $800 |
| Crown repair | $450 – $900 |
| Chase cover replacement | $400 – $750 |
| Damper replacement | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $450 |
| Flashing repair | $350 – $700 |
| Fireplace refractory panel replacement | $500 – $1,000 |
What pushes a Candler-McAfee quote toward the top of those ranges is usually access and age: a steep roof pitch on a split-level, a chase cover that’s rusted through in multiple places, or repointing work that turned out to involve more courses than expected. You’ll never find that out after the fact with us. We give a written price before any work starts, and the number we quote at the door is the number on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Candler-McAfee
We work all over Candler-McAfee, from the older brick neighborhoods near the center of the community to the newer subdivisions on the edges. Typical response time across the Candler-McAfee area is 2 to 4 business days for a sweep or inspection, with repair scheduling set at the time you get your written quote.
- Briarcliff Heights
- Candler Estates
- McAfee Heights
- Bouldercrest
- East Lake Terrace
Service Area – Cities Near Candler-McAfee
Ashby Chimney Atlanta schedules and dispatches crews from our metro Atlanta office, and that team serves Candler-McAfee and surrounding cities. If you’re in Atlanta, GA, Dunwoody, GA, North Atlanta, GA, or East Point, GA, we cover those service areas too. Call (678) 263-7908 and the scheduler will route you to the right crew.
Serving Candler-McAfee, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Candler-McAfee 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 Candler-McAfee
No. We do not add a separate travel charge for homes in Candler-McAfee. The written price you get before any work starts includes everything: labor, materials, cleanup, and the travel to your door. Call (678) 263-7908 for a free estimate.
Most routine chimney work in DeKalb County, including sweeps, inspections, repointing, and component replacements like caps or dampers, does not require a permit. Structural rebuilds can, and we’ll tell you if your job falls into that category. We handle the conversation with the county when it does.
Most Candler-McAfee sweeps and inspections get scheduled within 2 to 4 business days. Repairs depend on parts availability, but we stock common DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Olympia Chimney components locally, so many repairs start the same week. The scheduler at (678) 263-7908 can see the live calendar and give you a firm window when you call.
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 Candler-McAfee 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