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 Marietta, GA
Marietta’s older homes, especially around the historic Square and neighborhoods like Whitlock Avenue and Kennesaw Mountain foothills, carry original brick chimneys that need a different kind of attention than newer construction. Our crews understand what humid Georgia air does to mortar, how shallow smoke shelves clog faster under a heavy tree canopy, and why a camera inspection before the first fire of the season matters more here than in drier climates. If you own a Marietta home built before 1980, you likely have questions we can answer directly: call (229) 350-8952 and a live person picks up.
Why Marietta Homes Are Different
Marietta has two distinct housing eras, and each creates its own chimney problems. Around the Square and in east Marietta neighborhoods like Roosevelt Circle, you’ll find pre-1950s homes with unlined flues, shallow smoke shelves, and brick that has been breathing humid air for 70 to 120 years. The spring rains that sweep through Cobb County soak into older mortar, and the freezes that follow cause spalling, where brick faces pop off and expose the softer clay underneath. That’s not cosmetic. Spalled brick lets moisture reach the flue liner, and once a liner is compromised, the risk of gases entering the home goes up.
The other half of Marietta is 1960s through 1980s ranch and split-level stock, much of it built with local brick and many chimneys missing proper rain caps. Those homes share a different issue: short cold snaps. Creosote, the tar-like combustion byproduct that causes chimney fires, hardens when temperatures swing sharply. Once creosote is baked on, it will not come off with a brush alone and requires chemical treatment or mechanical removal. In Marietta, we see that hardened creosote more often than in mountain towns where temperatures stay consistently cold through the winter.
Tree canopy matters too. Mature oaks and maples around neighborhoods like Forrest Hills and Chestnut Ridge drop debris into uncapped flues all year. Squirrels and birds build nests inside, and we have found nests packed tight enough to block an entire flue. A quick visual check from the hearth will not catch a nest twenty feet down the flue, which is why we use camera equipment on every inspection.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Marietta Services
Marietta homeowners call us most often about two things before burning season: getting the flue clean enough to use safely and getting an honest read on whether the chimney needs repairs or can wait. Gas fireplace repair comes into its own right before the first cold snap, when pilot lights will not stay lit and customers want the heat back without a sales pitch.
Chimney Sweep in Marietta
A sweep in Marietta means more than running a brush up the flue. Older homes around the Square often have shallow smoke shelves that collect creosote and debris faster than modern designs, and the surrounding tree canopy means we are regularly removing nests and leaf packing before the actual cleaning starts. On a typical Marietta job, we brush the flue, remove debris from the smoke shelf, clean the damper assembly, and leave the firebox clear of ash and creosote. If you have a newer home with a prefabricated metal chimney, the process differs in tools and technique. Get the full breakdown on our Chimney Sweep in Marietta page.
Chimney Inspection in Marietta
Given the age spread of Marietta housing, an inspection here should include a camera run every single time. Visual-only inspections miss cracked flue tiles, hidden brick spalling, and partial blockages that sit mid-flue. We look for the things Marietta weather causes most: efflorescence, which is the white mineral staining that signals water moving through brick, plus rusted dampers, damaged crowns, and liner gaps in older masonry chimneys. Every inspection comes with a photo report you can actually see, not a verbal summary. Details and scope are on the Chimney Inspection in Marietta page.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Marietta
Marietta’s short, sharp cold snaps mean gas fireplaces sit unused for long stretches, then get asked to work hard the first week temperatures drop. The most common calls we get from Marietta homeowners involve pilot lights that will not stay lit, thermopile failures, and soot buildup on gas logs. Some of these are genuinely straightforward fixes. Others, particularly any work involving gas lines or ventilation, should never be attempted without a trained professional because mistakes can release carbon monoxide into the home. We will always give you a written price before touching the unit. The full scope of what we repair is on the Gas Fireplace Repair in Marietta 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 Marietta
We work on and install professional trade lines including Famco, Copperfield, and DuraFlex. Parts for these systems are stocked locally, which means a repair is usually one visit, not two. For a full list of what we service and install, see our brands.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Marietta, GA
| Service | Typical range in Marietta |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (masonry fireplace) | $189 – $249 |
| Prefab chimney sweep | $179 – $229 |
| Chimney sweep with light creosote buildup | $189 – $249 |
| Chimney sweep with heavy glazed creosote (stage 3) | $350 – $600+ |
| Creosote removal with mechanical rotary tools | $250 – $500 |
| Level 1 visual inspection | $99 – $149 |
| Level 2 camera inspection with video report | $199 – $299 |
| Gas fireplace service/inspection | $129 – $189 |
| Gas fireplace pilot assembly replacement | $189 – $329 |
| Gas fireplace thermopile replacement | $189 – $329 |
| Gas log set replacement | $450 – $850+ |
What pushes Marietta pricing upward is usually the age of the chimney. Unlined flues, deteriorated mortar, and hardened creosote from seasonal cold snaps all add labor. Whatever the number, you will see it in writing before we begin because our price is always given upfront and never changes mid-job.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Marietta
Our crews cover the whole city, from the historic streets near the Square out to the suburban edge of west Marietta. We schedule sweeps across Marietta with the same care we bring everywhere, and we are able to route most jobs within a few days of your call, quicker before burning season.
- Marietta Square and historic downtown district
- Whitlock Avenue corridor
- Forrest Hills
- Chestnut Ridge
- East Marietta / Roosevelt Circle area
Service Area – Cities Near Marietta
Beyond Marietta, we take care of homeowners throughout central Cobb County and the surrounding west metro. If you are in Smyrna, GA, Kennesaw, GA, Powder Springs, GA, or Mableton, GA, the same written pricing, background-checked technicians, and 365-day guarantee apply. Scheduling and dispatch for these areas are coordinated through our metro Atlanta office, with local crews running throughout Cobb County.
Serving Marietta, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Marietta 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 Marietta
Most Marietta appointments are scheduled within a few days of your call, and during late summer and early fall, before burning season peaks, it can be that week. If you smell smoke inside the house or suspect a blockage, tell the person on the phone and we will prioritize the visit. Call (229) 350-8952 to check current scheduling.
Most routine sweeping and inspection work does not require a permit in Marietta. Larger structural repairs or liner replacements may, depending on the scope and current city codes. We will tell you before work starts if a permit applies to your job and handle the details. You will never be surprised by a permit issue mid-project.
We serve the entire city, including homes around the Square, east Marietta’s older neighborhoods, and the ranch and split-level subdivisions on the west side. If you are within Marietta city limits or just outside in the surrounding Cobb County area, we can help. Give us a call at (229) 350-8952 and we will confirm your address is in our coverage area.
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 Marietta Customers Say
"Good chimney cleaning. They found a small gap in the mortar and quoted the repair, which was a bit more than I wanted to spend. Did the sweep and left the repair for later without any pressure."
- Stuart L."Cap, screen, and a full inspection with photos sent to my phone. Easy to understand and a fair price."
- Tomas Y."Gas fireplace pilot kept going out. Cleaned the burner, replaced the thermocouple, and explained what failed. Works first try now."
- Alicia R.