Level 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 Fireplace Services Across Smyrna
A fireplace inspection and service call in Smyrna typically runs $149-$349, depending on whether you need a standard sweep or a full NFPA 211 Level 2 camera inspection. Most jobs we handle across Smyrna are completed in a single visit, and every quote is written before any work starts. If you live near Sam Davis Road, Enon Springs, or the newer townhome clusters off Village Green Drive, we already know the fireplaces on your street. Call (980) 580-8641 for a written estimate.
Smyrna’s housing stock tells two different stories. The 1960s and 70s brick ranch homes around King Springs and Concord Road carry original masonry chimneys with clay flue tiles that are now 50+ years old. A few blocks over, the attached townhomes built during the early 2000s redevelopment push have metal prefab fireplaces that are hitting the end of their manufacturer-rated service life. We work both ends of that spectrum every week, and the inspection protocols are not the same. That local knowledge is why homeowners across Smyrna call our Fireplace Services team when a fireplace starts acting up.
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.
Why Emberly Chimney Cleaners Is Smyrna’s Preferred Fireplace Services Company
We have inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and a meaningful share of those sit in Smyrna’s older ranch neighborhoods and newer townhome developments. Homeowners here tend to research before they call. They want to know what we found, what it costs, and what they are walking away with. That is exactly how we work. Every visit includes a camera scan of the flue and a documented photo record, per Clause 4 of the Haven Standard. You see the cracks, the creosote, the spalling. We do not ask you to take our word for it.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and assigned by name before they arrive. You get a text when we are on the way. When the job is done, you get a written scope, a written warranty, and photos showing the condition of your fireplace before and after. The 365-Day Done Right Promise backs every job: if it is not done right, we make it right. That promise is stamped on every invoice under the Haven Standard, and it applies to fireplace work in Smyrna the same as anywhere else we serve.
Scheduling for Smyrna runs through our Memphis metro office, but the crews serving Smyrna work locally and know the streets. We answer the phone live, 24 hours a day. No voicemail tree, no web-form-only contact. Call (980) 580-8641 and a person picks up.
Our Fireplace Services in Smyrna

Gas Fireplace Service
Gas fireplaces in Smyrna’s 2000s-era townhomes get used more in December through February than homeowners realize, and the burner assemblies, thermopiles, and vent runs often go years without inspection. A typical gas fireplace service in Smyrna runs $129-$229, which covers cleaning the burner, checking gas connections, verifying proper venting, and testing the pilot assembly. We see plenty of Heatilator and Heat & Glo units off Village Green Drive and Spring Road that have dirty burners producing lazy yellow flames and carbon buildup. A proper service fixes that and confirms the unit is venting safely.

Wood Burning Fireplace
For Smyrna’s brick ranch homes, wood burning fireplaces are often original to the house. Sweeps in these homes run $179-$259, and a camera inspection adds $99-$149 more depending on flue configuration. The clay flue tiles in these 50-year-old chimneys frequently show spalling and joint deterioration, especially after Smyrna’s humid summers and storm cycles. We sweep, we camera-scan, and we tell you plainly if the liner is safe to use or if it needs a stainless liner like DuraFlex before you light another fire.

Fireplace Insert
An insert replacement or installation in Smyrna runs $1,800-$4,500 depending on the unit and whether you are converting from an open hearth. The early-2000s prefab fireplaces in attached housing along Atlanta Road are reaching replacement age, and homeowners are often surprised to learn those units have a finite manufacturer lifespan. We source inserts from Copperfield and other brands through the Haven buying network, which keeps prices honest. We measure, quote in writing, and handle the venting correctly, including relining the flue if necessary.

Damper Repair
A damper repair in Smyrna runs $150-$400 depending on whether it is a top-sealing damper replacement or a repair to the existing throat damper. We see plenty of dampers in older ranch homes that no longer seat properly, letting conditioned air pour up the flue in summer and cold air drop into the living room in winter. In townhome clusters, a failed damper on a shared stack also compounds draft problems. We repair or replace the damper, test the seal, and document the fix with photos.
Firebox repair is another common job in Smyrna. Cracked refractory panels in prefab fireboxes are a routine find in the attached housing along Spring Road and Atlanta Road, and we replace them with HeatShield or factory-matched panels. Fireplace conversions from wood to gas are also frequent in the older ranch homes, running $2,500-$6,000 depending on the gas line run and venting requirements. Every quote is written before work starts, with no exceptions.

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AfterTrusted Brands We Service in Smyrna
We service and install the brands most common in Smyrna homes: Heatilator, Heat & Glo, DuraFlex liners, Copperfield inserts, and more. Because the townhome developments here were largely built in the early 2000s, we keep replacement parts for those specific prefab models on hand, which shortens turnaround for Smyrna customers. We do not upsell a replacement when a repair will do. But when a refractory panel is cracked through or a chase cover is rusted out, we will show you the photo, not just tell you about it.
Common Fireplace Problems We See in Smyrna Homes

- Shared chimney stacks in townhomes: Multiple prefab fireplaces venting through one stack means a failed cap or cracked flue liner in one unit can pull exhaust from a neighbor’s firebox into another living space. We isolate flues and rebuild crowns to stop cross-contamination.
- Spalled clay flue tiles in 1960s-70s ranch chimneys: Smyrna’s humid, stormy summers accelerate mortar joint erosion and spalling. Homeowners who skip the post-summer inspection often discover a glazed Stage 2 or Stage 3 creosote problem right when the first cold snap hits.
- Failed refractory panels in early-2000s prefab units: The same Heatilator and Heat & Glo models show up again and again in attached housing off Village Green Drive and Spring Road. Cracked panels are a firebox integrity issue, not a cosmetic one.
- Hidden flashing failures behind attached neighbors: Tight attached housing along Atlanta Road means roof access is often from a narrow alley or shared walkway. Without a full Level 2 inspection, flashing failures hidden behind a neighbor’s siding go unnoticed until water damage shows up inside the firebox or wall cavity.
Pricing for Fireplace Services in Smyrna, TN
Here are the ranges we quote for fireplace work in Smyrna, in writing, before anything starts:
- Standard chimney sweep and inspection: $179-$259
- NFPA 211 Level 2 camera inspection (add-on): $99-$149
- Gas fireplace service: $129-$229
- Damper repair or replacement: $150-$400
- Firebox refractory panel replacement: $300-$900 depending on panel count
- Fireplace insert installation: $1,800-$4,500
- Wood-to-gas fireplace conversion: $2,500-$6,000
What moves a quote within those ranges is the condition of the flue, the age of the unit, roof access difficulty, and whether cross-contamination fixes are needed on a shared stack. We never quote a number and then pad it after the tech is in your living room. The written price is the price. If you have another company’s written quote, bring it. We offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate, always. Call (980) 580-8641 to get your written quote started.
We Also Serve Cities Near Smyrna

Beyond Smyrna, our fireplace service crews cover La Vergne, Mount Juliet, Brentwood, and Lebanon. If you are in one of those cities and want the same camera-scan, written-price standard, call the same number: (980) 580-8641. This page is specifically for Fireplace Services in Smyrna, but the level of documentation does not change across the county line.
Serving Smyrna, TN - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Smyrna 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 - Fireplace Services in Smyrna

A shared stack means your fireplace’s draft is not fully under your control. If a neighboring unit’s flue liner cracks or their chimney cap fails, exhaust and creosote can migrate into your flue path, especially when both units run at the same time. We inspect the entire stack, not just your firebox, to identify cross-flue leaks. Call (980) 580-8641 for a written camera inspection quote if you live in attached housing near Village Green Drive or Spring Road.

Prefab fireplaces are factory-built metal boxes with a rated service life, typically 20-30 years, and the early-2000s units in Smyrna’s redeveloped corridors are hitting that window now. Refractory panels crack, chase covers rust, and the venting components degrade. Masonry chimneys can be relined and rebuilt; a prefab unit past its life is usually a full replacement. We show you the camera footage and tell you which situation you have before recommending anything.

The most common issue is glazed, Stage 2 or Stage 3 creosote hiding behind a light surface layer. Smyrna’s mild winters mean moderate, inconsistent use, which produces the kind of buildup that looks harmless but is actually a hardened, flammable glaze. Our sweeps remove it properly and document the before and after so you know the flue is actually clean.

Yes. Summer humidity and afternoon thunderstorms accelerate mortar joint erosion and spalling on older masonry crowns, and moisture intrusion corrodes metal dampers and prefab components even when you never light a fire. A post-summer inspection catches these problems before heating season. It is the single best argument for an annual camera check in Smyrna.

In most Smyrna ranch homes, yes. A conversion typically runs $2,500-$6,000 and includes the gas line run, a vented gas log set or insert, and proper flue relining if the existing clay tiles are degraded. We quote the conversion in writing after a camera inspection of the existing flue, so you know the real venting cost before committing. Call (980) 580-8641 for an exact quote on your fireplace.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner at Emberly Chimney Cleaners, serving Smyrna under the Haven Standard. Every fireplace we inspect gets a camera scan, a written price, and a documented record when the work is done.






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