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.
Fast, Reliable Chimney Sweep Across Atlanta
A chimney sweep in Atlanta typically costs between $189 and $350 for a standard fireplace, and most jobs take 60 to 90 minutes from setup to final vacuum. If you live in an older intown home with a clay tile flue or an unlined brick chimney, expect the price to land on the higher end because the sweep has to work around deteriorated mortar joints and decades of creosote buildup. Ashby Chimney Atlanta has been part of this city’s housing stock long enough to know exactly which issues show up in which neighborhoods, from the 1920s bungalows of Virginia-Highland to the 1990s prefab flues out toward Cumberland. We answer the phone around the clock at (678) 263-7908, and every job starts with a written price before a single brush goes up the flue.
Why Ashby Chimney Atlanta Is Atlanta’s Preferred Chimney Sweep Company
We have operated since 2002, and the bulk of our work comes from homeowners who called us after a bad experience with someone else. A technician who never showed. A price that doubled at the door. A liner repair that cracked again six weeks later. Those are the exact failures the Kingswell Guarantee was built to eliminate, and each Ashby location – including ours here in Atlanta – is independently owned and operated under its standards. Nathan Corliss leads this location, and he has built the team around one principle: show the customer the evidence before recommending any repair.
That means every Atlanta job gets a written price before work starts, a written guarantee when the work is done, and a free second visit if a covered repair fails inside the guarantee period. We show up in a real arrival window, in uniform, background-checked, and we leave the hearth cleaner than we found it. That is the Kingswell Way, and it holds in every neighborhood we serve, from Grant Park to Buckhead.
Styles & brands we work with
Fireplace Cleaning in Atlanta
Fireplace Cleaning in Atlanta homes is rarely just about soot. Because this city’s humid subtropical climate keeps many fireplaces dormant through warm stretches and then lights them up hard during sudden cold snaps, the creosote inside is often older, crustier, and more stubborn than what you would find in a colder climate where fireplaces burn all winter. A standard cleaning here usually runs between $189 and $275 for a single fireplace, assuming no animal nests or heavy glazed creosote. That includes the firebox, the smoke chamber, the damper, and the full flue.
Creosote and Soot Removal
Creosote is the byproduct of wood smoke condensing on flue walls. In Atlanta homes that burn oak and hickory from local suppliers, creosote accumulates faster than people expect. Soot is the lighter, fluffier layer; creosote is the hard, tar-like glaze that can ignite. Our crew removes both mechanically, using brushes sized to your flue, and we camera-scope the flue when we are done so you can see what we saw.
Annual Sweep and Firebox Care
An annual sweep is the cheapest insurance you can buy for an Atlanta chimney. It catches small problems before they become $3,000 liner replacements. The firebox cleaning is included, and we check the grate, the refractory panels, and the damper operation every single visit. Most Atlanta homeowners book this in September or October, before the first real cold snap, and we recommend the same schedule.
Chimney Services in Atlanta
Chimney Services in Atlanta go far beyond a brush through the flue. Older intown homes in neighborhoods like Inman Park and Candler Park often have chimneys that were never designed for modern appliances, with unlined brick or clay tile flues that predate current fire codes. A Level 1 inspection runs about $89 to $150 when paired with a sweep. A Level 2 inspection, which adds camera scoping and attic and roof access, typically falls between $250 and $400 and is the right choice after any animal intrusion, lightning strike, or before you buy an older home.
Level 1 and Level 2 Inspections
A Level 1 inspection is what most Atlanta homeowners need each year. It covers the readily accessible parts of the chimney, the firebox, and the damper. A Level 2 inspection goes deeper with a camera through the full flue, and we recommend it whenever a home changes hands, after a chimney fire, or when a roof repair may have affected the stack. We always show you the camera footage – you should never be asked to pay for a liner replacement you have not seen with your own eyes.
Chimney Repairs and Relining
When a repair is needed, we use materials from recognized chimney-trade brands like DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Olympia Chimney. A stainless steel relining job in Atlanta generally falls between $2,800 and $6,500 depending on flue length, access, and whether you have one flue or two. We will not recommend it unless the camera shows cracked tiles, missing mortar joints, or spalling brick. And we put the recommendation in writing, with a written guarantee on the completed work.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Atlanta
We do not pull whatever happens to be on the van. Ashby Chimney Atlanta stocks and installs liners and repair components from DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco, along with dampers from Olympia Chimney and caps from established trade suppliers. That consistency matters in Atlanta’s humid climate, where cheap caps rust through in two seasons and substandard liners fail early. Because we keep parts on hand locally, we can complete most liner repairs and cap replacements in a single visit without waiting on a shipped part. We also work on prefabricated metal chimneys common in Atlanta’s 1980s and 1990s neighborhoods, including the brands found throughout suburbs like Dunwoody and Sandy Springs.
See the difference
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AfterCommon Chimney Sweep Problems We See in Atlanta Homes
- Animal nests in unused flues. In tree-heavy intown neighborhoods like Morningside and Druid Hills, flying squirrels and raccoons turn unused chimneys into spring dens. We remove the nests before any creosote work, because a blocked smoke chamber is a carbon monoxide risk if the fireplace is used.
- Deteriorated mortar joints in old brick chimneys. Decades of Atlanta humidity and rain break down the mortar between bricks. Virginia-Highland and Inman Park homes from the early 1900s often need tuckpointing before a sweep can even be completed safely.
- Rusted dampers and caps from high humidity. Atlanta’s humid air accelerates rust on metal components. We see dampers that no longer seal and caps that have rusted through, letting rain and rodents into the flue.
- Hidden flashing leaks after summer thunderstorms. Atlanta’s summer storms are notorious, and the flashing where the chimney meets the roofline is the first thing to fail. We check flashing on every inspection and flag leaks before they rot attic framing.
Pricing for Chimney Sweep in Atlanta, GA
A standard chimney sweep in Atlanta runs $189 to $350. Fireplace cleaning alone is $150 to $250. If you add a Level 1 inspection, most Atlanta homeowners pay a combined $250 to $425. Level 2 inspections with camera scoping run $250 to $400. Relining with a stainless steel DuraFlex system falls between $2,800 and $6,500, and a new cap installed is $180 to $450 depending on material and flue size. Animal removal with nest extraction adds $150 to $400 depending on what we find in the smoke chamber. We give you a written price before any work starts, and it is the number on your invoice – no surprise add-ons. Call (678) 263-7908 for a free estimate over the phone, or to schedule a visit.
We Also Serve Cities Near Atlanta
Our Chimney Sweep team works daily across the metro area. Beyond Atlanta, we regularly serve Decatur, Union City, and Fairburn, with the same written-price-first policy and the same Kingswell Guarantee at every address.
Serving Atlanta, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Atlanta 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 Sweep in Atlanta
Third-degree creosote is a hard, shiny, tar-like glaze that forms when flue temperatures stay low and wood does not burn completely. If you see a dark, glassy coating on the flue walls or smell a strong, smoky odor even when the damper is closed, you likely have glazed creosote. A rotary brushing removes first and second degree creosote, but third-degree buildup often requires chemical treatment or a specialized rotary whip. We camera-scope the flue before and after so you can see exactly what we are dealing with. Call (678) 263-7908 to schedule an inspection with camera documentation.
Because unused chimneys in Atlanta’s humid climate become animal dens and moisture traps. Raccoons, squirrels, and birds nest in flues that sit quiet for months, especially in tree-heavy neighborhoods like Morningside and Druid Hills. Rain and humidity also work on the mortar and metal components year-round, even if no fire is ever lit. A yearly inspection catches small issues before they become expensive repairs, and the cost is modest compared to relining a chimney or repairing attic water damage. We recommend booking an annual inspection paired with a sweep, even for decorative fireplaces.
No, not automatically. An unlined brick chimney in Atlanta was never built to handle modern fireplace temperatures safely. The brick and mortar deteriorate over time, and gaps between bricks let heat and combustion gases reach the wood framing around the chimney. A cleaning alone does not fix that. We recommend a Level 2 camera inspection before using an unlined chimney, so we can show you exactly what condition the flue is in and whether you need a stainless steel liner before burning safely. Call (678) 263-7908 and we will scope the flue and walk you through what we see.
Do not light a fire and do not try to smoke them out. If animals are in your chimney, you need professional removal before any sweeping or burning. In Atlanta’s intown neighborhoods, flying squirrels and raccoons commonly den in unused flues during spring, and a lit fire can trap and kill animals while pushing smoke and carbon monoxide back into your home. We remove nests and animals humanely, then camera-scope the flue to check for damage and blockages before recommending any cleaning or repair. Call (678) 263-7908 and we will come out, assess the situation, and give you a written plan before any work begins.
At least once a year, and ideally after any severe storm season. Atlanta’s summer thunderstorms push water sideways, not straight down, which is exactly what flashing is meant to resist. On prefabricated metal chimneys, the flashing joint at the roofline is the most common failure point, and a leak can go unnoticed for months, rotting attic sheathing and insulation. We check flashing during every Level 2 inspection and during most routine sweeps. If you have not had yours looked at this year, call (678) 263-7908 to schedule a visit – the inspection is free with any sweep.
In Virginia-Highland, we swept a 1920s bungalow chimney with a clay tile flue that had missing mortar joints and a rusted damper. After removing a squirrel nest from the smoke chamber, we camera-scoped the flue to show the homeowner the spalling tiles and unlined sections before any relining was proposed. That is the standard we hold in every Atlanta home we visit. If you want a chimney company that shows its work, answers its phone, and stands behind what it does in writing, call Ashby Chimney Atlanta at (678) 263-7908 for a free estimate.
Written by Nathan Corliss, Owner at Ashby Chimney Atlanta, serving Atlanta since 2002.