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AfterHow Much Does Chimney Liner & Rebuild Cost in Marietta?
Chimney liner replacement in Marietta typically costs between $2,800 and $6,500 depending on whether you need a stainless steel liner, a poured-in-place system, or a full rebuild of the smoke chamber and crown. Partial rebuilds, where only the top few courses of brick above the roofline need relaying, tend to run $1,400 to $3,000. A complete rebuild from the roofline up falls closer to $3,500 to $8,000 in Cobb County. The vast majority of Marietta homeowners spend between $3,200 and $5,500 for a standard stainless liner with a new crown, flashing, and cap.
These are real working numbers for the Marietta market in 2026, not national averages you’d find on a generic blog. Local labor rates, typical construction styles around the Square and East Cobb, and the specific failure modes we see in Georgia’s humid climate all shape what you’ll actually pay. If you want a firm written price for your specific chimney, you can call (229) 350-8952 and we’ll come out, inspect what’s there, and hand you a number before any work starts.
Key Takeaways
- Standard stainless steel liner install: $2,800 – $4,500 in Marietta
- Full chimney rebuild (above roofline): $3,500 – $8,000 depending on height, access, and brick matching
- Pour-in-place liner (HeatShield or similar): $3,500 – $6,500 when the flue is intact enough to resurface
- Most common Marietta job: liner plus crown repair plus cap, $3,200 – $5,500 all-in
- Biggest cost variables: access to the roofline, flue size, whether the old clay tile liner can be removed without structural work
Chimney Liner & Rebuild Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s a line-by-line look at what each piece of a liner or rebuild job costs in Marietta. These are the same ranges we give homeowners when they ask for a rough number over the phone. The final written quote you get from us will be exact and fixed before we begin.
| Component | Typical Marietta Cost Range | What It Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel liner (DuraFlex 316L) | $1,800 – $3,200 | Liner, insulation wrap, top plate, and tee or bottom connection |
| Liner insulation | $300 – $550 | Insulation sleeve or pour-down mix around the liner |
| Chimney crown replacement | $450 – $900 | Removing old crown, pouring new concrete crown with drip edge |
| Chimney cap (stainless) | $250 – $500 | Cap with bird screen, sized to the new liner |
| Flashing replacement | $500 – $1,000 | New step flashing and counterflashing where chimney meets roof |
| Partial rebuild (top 3 – 5 courses) | $1,400 – $3,000 | Removing spalled brick, relaying with matched brick, new mortar |
| Full rebuild (above roofline) | $3,500 – $8,000 | Complete teardown and relay from roof deck up, new crown, cap, flashing |
| Smoke chamber parging or rebuild | $600 – $1,800 | Smoothing or relining the smoke chamber above the firebox |
| Poured-in-place liner (HeatShield/Gelco) | $2,800 – $5,500 | Cast-in-place resurfacing of the existing flue |
| Permit (City of Marietta) | $150 – $350 | Building permit when structural work is required |
Those ranges cover the work as it’s typically done in subdivisions like East Park, Brumby, and Indian Hills, as well as older homes near Laurel Park and Whitlock Avenue. The historic housing stock near the Square tends to run higher because chimneys are taller, often built without an interior liner at all, and sometimes require custom brick matching that we source through local masonry suppliers.
What a Typical Marietta Job Looks Like
The most common phone call we get goes something like this: homeowner buys a place in East Cobb, inspector flags a cracked flue tile or missing liner, and the buyer needs a fix before closing. That job is almost always a stainless liner, a new crown, and a cap. Total: $3,200 – $4,800. We can usually complete that work in a single day, provided the chimney structure itself is sound.
What Affects Chimney Liner & Rebuild Pricing in Marietta
- Roof access and pitch. Steep pitches in neighborhoods like Somerset and Highland Park mean slower, more methodical work. Flatter roofs or chimneys with easy ladder access cost less because the crew moves faster and needs less safety setup.
- Flue size and shape. A 6-inch round flue for a furnace is quick work. An ornate 13×13 rectangular fireplace flue in a 1920s bungalow near the Marietta Square takes longer and often requires an oval liner, custom top plate, and extra insulation handling.
- Clay tile removal. If the original clay tile liner is still in place, we often have to break it out before a stainless liner can go in. That adds $400 – $800 and generates debris that has to be carried down through the house or off the roof.
- Brick condition. In Marietta’s freeze-thaw cycles, spalling brick is common. If the bricks are popping and delaminating, a liner alone won’t fix the problem. We’ll need to relay those courses, which is where rebuild pricing comes in.
- Chimney height above the roofline. Tall chimneys on two-story colonials in Walton and Pope school districts need more material, more scaffold time, and sometimes a lift. That’s a direct cost driver.
- Whether the flue serves a fireplace, a furnace, or both. Dual-flue chimneys need either two liners or a single larger system with a divider. More flues, more money.
Why Marietta’s Climate Matters for Chimney Work
Georgia’s humidity is relentless on masonry. Mortar absorbs moisture all summer, and when winter nights dip below freezing, that moisture expands and cracks joints from the inside. We see more spalling in Marietta than in dry-climate markets, and it’s not unusual for a homeowner to call about a liner and find out the top three feet of chimney needs to come down. That’s not an upsell. It’s what happens when moisture and clay brick meet for thirty years under Georgia conditions.
Stainless Liner vs. Rebuild vs. HeatShield: Which One Do You Actually Need?
The right fix depends on what’s actually wrong, and the only honest way to know is to look. Here’s how the three options compare in plain terms.
Stainless Steel Liner (DuraFlex 316L)
Best when the flue tiles are cracked, missing, or never existed. We install a continuous stainless liner from the firebox or appliance connection all the way to the top, insulate it, and cap it. Cost in Marietta: $2,800 – $4,500 installed. This is the workhorse solution and the one we recommend most often. It resolves flue gas leakage immediately and meets code for both fireplace and furnace venting.
Poured-In-Place Liner (HeatShield or Gelco)
Best when the existing flue is mostly intact but has hairline cracking, gaps in mortar joints, or surface erosion. Rather than removing the old flue, we pump a castable ceramic or refractory product down the existing flue to create a new internal surface. Cost in Marietta: $2,800 – $5,500. It works well for fireplaces that have never had a liner but whose brick flue is structurally sound.
Partial or Full Rebuild
When the masonry itself is failing, no liner product will fix the structural problem. If brick is spalled, mortar joints are gone, or the crown has crumbled to dust, you need a rebuild. Partial rebuilds run $1,400 – $3,000, full rebuilds $3,500 – $8,000. A rebuild often includes a new liner as part of the work because the flue is exposed while the brick is down.
How to Save on Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Marietta
There’s no secret discount code in the chimney world, but there are ways to avoid overpaying and ways to avoid paying twice.
- Handle the liner and the crown at the same time. If your liner is shot and your crown is cracked, doing both in one visit costs less than two separate service calls. You’re already paying for scaffold setup and roof access. Splitting the work into separate trips means paying for that access twice.
- Act before winter. Chimney companies in Marietta book solid from October through February. Booking in the summer won’t change the price, but it means you can schedule the work on your timeline and have time to compare quotes instead of needing someone tomorrow because smoke is backing into the living room.
- Get a real written quote, not a phone estimate. A quick phone number is often a lowball, especially from companies that plan to find “extra” work once they’re on the roof. At Alcott, the written price we give you before we start is the price you pay. No discovery charges, no “while we’re up there” additions.
- Check your homeowner’s insurance. If chimney damage resulted from a storm, a falling limb, or a lightning strike, some policies will cover part or all of the rebuild. Worth a call to your agent before spending out of pocket.
If you want to know exactly what your chimney needs and what it’ll cost, call (229) 350-8952 for a free estimate. You’ll get a written price before any work begins, and that number won’t change. That’s how we’ve done it since 2002.
FAQs – Chimney Liner & Rebuild Cost
How much does a chimney liner cost in Marietta, GA?
A stainless steel chimney liner in Marietta typically costs $1,800 to $3,200 for the liner itself, with full installation including insulation, top plate, and a new cap running $2,800 to $4,500. The final number depends on flue dimensions and whether old clay tile has to be removed. Call (229) 350-8952 and we’ll give you a written price specific to your chimney, free.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a chimney liner?
If the existing flue has hairline cracks only, a HeatShield pour-in resurfacing can run $2,800 to $5,500 versus $2,800 to $4,500 for a full stainless replacement. The price difference is minimal, which is why we recommend replacement when structural integrity is in question. A resurfaced liner depends on the surrounding flue staying intact; a new stainless liner is independent of the old masonry. We’ll show you what we see and let you decide with real numbers in front of you.
How much does a full chimney rebuild cost in Marietta?
A full chimney rebuild above the roofline runs $3,500 to $8,000 in Marietta. If only the top few courses of brick need relaying, expect $1,400 to $3,000. Pricing is driven by chimney height, brick matching needs, and scaffold requirements. For a written, fixed price on your specific rebuild, call (229) 350-8952.
Can you fix my chimney liner the same day?
Most standard stainless liner installations are completed in a single day. Poured-in-place liners take slightly longer because the material needs cure time before we reconnect and test the system. If you have a safety concern or an insurance deadline, call us and we’ll give you a real scheduling answer, not a promise we can’t keep.
Do I need a permit for a chimney liner or rebuild in Marietta?
The City of Marietta requires a building permit for structural rebuilds, and the permit typically costs $150 to $350 depending on the scope. Liner-only replacements don’t always require one, but we handle the permit process for any work that does. We’ll tell you upfront whether your job needs a permit and include that cost in your written estimate.
What happens if the repair fails?
Every repair we complete comes with a written guarantee. If anything we’ve done fails within the coverage period, the second visit is free. It’s our 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s included on every job, not sold as an add-on. That’s been our standard since Alcott Chimney Sweep was founded in 2002.
Who You’ll Meet at Your Door in Marietta
Opening your home to a repair crew is a real decision. Ruben Castellano built Alcott Chimney Marietta on the idea that no one should wonder whether the person climbing onto their roof is who they say they are. Every technician on our team passes the Threshold Standard: a full background check and identity verification before they ever set foot on your property. You’ll receive the technician’s name and a photo before we arrive, and that same person will show you a photo ID badge at the door. No crew swaps, no subcontractor roulette.
Alcott operates as an independently owned and operated location within the Threshold Group family of home-service companies. What that means in practical terms: the vetting, the written pricing, and the guarantee aren’t franchise theater. They’re the way we’ve always worked. When you call, a live person answers the phone around the clock, so if you smell smoke at 11 p.m. on a Tuesday, you’ll hear a human voice on the other end.
We install professional trade materials by name: DuraFlex stainless liner systems, HeatShield resurfacing, Gelco refractory products, Olympia Chimney accessories, Famco components, and Copperfield caps and dampers. These are the brands chimney professionals specify because they hold up under actual use, not the box-store versions that fail in five years.
You can learn more about how we approach Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Marietta on our service page, or visit our home page to see everything we do. The short version: we inspect, we quote a fixed number, and we stand behind the work for a full year.
Get Your Fixed-Price Estimate
If you’ve got cracked flue tiles, smoke backing into the house, or a chimney that’s shedding brick into the yard, the fastest way to a straight answer is a phone call. Tell us what you’re seeing and we’ll schedule an inspection, walk you through what’s wrong, and hand you a written price before any tools come off the truck. That price includes the liner or rebuild work itself, any required permit, and our 365-day written guarantee. Call (229) 350-8952 and you’ll get a live person every time.
Pricing reflects the Marietta market as of 2026. Alcott Chimney Marietta offers free estimates – call (229) 350-8952.
Written by Ruben Castellano, Owner at Alcott Chimney Marietta, serving Cobb County homeowners since 2002.
What Our Customers Say
"Great sweep, very tidy. The only gripe is the appointment window was wide and I waited in the morning. Once he arrived the work was fast and thorough."
- Rita S."Sweep arrived in a clean uniform with a photo ID and walked me through what he'd check. Creosote buildup was heavy on the flue, and he cleared it and put down drop cloths first."
- Harold B."Having a vetted person in the house was why we picked them. Background checked, badge, polite. The fireplace has never been cleaner."
- Nadine F.