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.
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AfterChimney Cleaning in Roswell, GA
A standard chimney cleaning and sweep in Roswell, GA runs between $169 and $289 for a Level 1 cleaning, while a full Level 2 camera inspection with cleaning typically lands between $349 and $489. Homes in Roswell’s historic district need a different kind of attention than the 1980s builds along Shallowford Road, and most of what we find comes down to the age of the flue, not the age of the house. Call (980) 580-8641 for a written price before any work starts.
Why Roswell Homes Are Different
Roswell’s historic district contains some of metro Atlanta’s oldest intact antebellum masonry chimneys, including original brick-and-mortar stacks at Bulloch Hall and surrounding 19th-century homes that predate modern flue liner standards by well over a century. Our technicians regularly document single-wythe brick construction, no terra-cotta liner, and century-old lime mortar joints that demand specialized repointing protocols unlike anything found in the prefabricated zero-clearance inserts that dominate every neighboring North Fulton suburb.
Outside the historic core, the dominant housing stock is 1975-1995 traditional single-family homes along Holcomb Bridge Road and Shallowford Road corridors. These houses were built with either site-built masonry fireplaces or factory-built metal fireboxes now 30-50 years old, frequently past their rated service life. Many changed hands multiple times during the 2010s without a chimney inspection ever being ordered, leaving decades of creosote and debris waiting for the first sweep.
The climate compounds it. January lows regularly dip into the upper 20s and low 30s, so Roswell fireplaces get real use, not just decorative fires. The Chattahoochee River corridor on the city’s western edge pushes persistent humidity into flue systems, accelerating mortar erosion, promoting efflorescence on exterior brick, and thickening creosote faster than in the drier suburbs to the south. Add Roswell’s aggressive tree canopy ordinance and densely wooded lots, and you get a disproportionately high rate of chimney swift, squirrel, and raccoon nesting compared to open-lot Alpharetta.
Our Main Roswell Services
Most Roswell homeowners call us first for fireplace work or cap and crown problems, whether it’s a draft issue in an original 1990s firebox or animal exclusion on a chimney shaded by overhanging hardwoods. Each gets a camera-scan inspection and a written quote before any work is scheduled.
Fireplace Services in Roswell
A gas or wood fireplace in Roswell built before 1995 is often running on original refractory panels and a firebox that has never been camera-scanned. We inspect the firebox lining, damper operation, and smoke chamber, then document every reading and photo so you can see exactly what needs attention and what can wait. Fireplace Services in Roswell covers full diagnostics, component replacement, and gas log conversion with written pricing before work begins.
Chimney Cap & Crown in Roswell
The tree canopy that defines Roswell is the single biggest driver of chimney cap failures we see. Overhanging hardwood limbs drop debris and provide nesting paths for squirrels and raccoons, while the humidity off the Chattahoochee accelerates crown cracking and mortar washout. Chimney Cap & Crown in Roswell covers crown sealing, full cap replacement with animal exclusion, and the stainless steel caps that hold up to North Fulton’s wet winters.
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.
BeforeAfterChimney Cleaning & Sweep in Roswell
Chimney cleaning in Roswell means removing creosote that builds up fast in the city’s damp flue conditions, especially in the 1975-1995 homes along Shallowford Road where fireboxes have gone decades without service. A standard Chimney Cleaning & Sweep removes hardened glaze and soot, verifies draft, and includes a documented photo record of the flue before and after per Clause 4 of the Haven Standard.
Level 1 Inspection
Signs you need it
You burn wood or gas regularly and have never had a camera down the flue, or you just bought a Roswell home built before 1995 and have no inspection record from the previous owner.
What it costs in Roswell
A Level 1 inspection in Roswell runs $169-$289 when combined with a cleaning, and covers the accessible portions of the chimney, damper, and firebox.
How we do it
We remove the chimney cap or damper plate, run the camera through the flue, document any creosote classification, liner condition, or blockages, then hand you a written report and photo archive before we recommend anything.
Level 2 Inspection
Signs you need it
You’re buying or selling a home in Roswell, you’ve had a chimney fire, you’re switching from wood to gas, or the chimney hasn’t been checked in over five years.
What it costs in Roswell
A Level 2 camera inspection in Roswell runs $349-$489 and is the inspection standard we default to because it documents everything the naked eye misses inside the flue.
How we do it
We run a high-resolution camera through the entire flue, inspect the smoke chamber, crown, and exterior masonry, log every reading in writing, and leave you with a photo archive and a written condition report.
Creosote Removal
Signs you need it
You see shiny black glaze inside the flue, the fire smells oily mid-burn, or you get smoke backing up into the room on colder nights.
What it costs in Roswell
Standard creosote removal is included in a Roswell chimney cleaning at $169-$289, but Class III glaze removal runs $400-$600 with chemical treatment.
How we do it
We remove the flue cap, run a rotary steel head through the flue to break down the glaze, apply the chemical treatment for Class III buildup, then vacuum the firebox and document the result.
Soot Removal
Signs you need it
The firebox walls are coated in black flake, the damper sticks, and you notice a thin grey film on furniture near the hearth.
What it costs in Roswell
Soot removal alone in Roswell runs $150-$275 and is usually bundled with an annual cleaning at $169-$289.
How we do it
We hand-brush the firebox and smoke chamber, vacuum the entire system with HEPA filtration, check the damper for binding, then confirm draft with a smoke test.
Annual Sweep
Signs you need it
It’s been more than 12 months since the last cleaning, or you’re burning more than one cord of wood per season in your Roswell fireplace.
What it costs in Roswell
Annual chimney sweeps in Roswell run $169-$289 for a single flue, with most of our customers scheduling in late summer before burning season.
How we do it
We run the rotary brush through the flue, remove all creosote and soot, inspect the liner and cap, and leave a written record with photos per Clause 4 of the Haven Standard.
What Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Costs in Roswell
| Item | Typical range in Roswell |
|---|---|
| Annual sweep (single flue) | $169-$289 |
| Level 2 camera inspection | $349-$489 |
| Class III creosote glaze removal | $400-$600 |
How often should a chimney be swept in Roswell?
Every year if you burn wood regularly, and at least every two years for gas fireplaces. Roswell’s humidity thickens creosote faster than dry-climate suburbs, so annual sweeps catch what would take two years elsewhere. Call (980) 580-8641 and we’ll schedule your Roswell sweep with a written price before we arrive.
Do I really need a camera inspection, or is a visual check enough?
In Roswell homes built before 1995, a visual check misses everything behind the damper and inside the flue. We camera-scan every job because that’s how we find liner cracks and hidden creosote before they become fires. A Level 2 inspection costs $349-$489 and includes the photo record you keep.
Chimney Repair in Roswell
Chimney repair in Roswell is often about the mortar joints on century-old brick stacks in the historic district and the spalling brick on 1980s homes near the Chattahoochee River corridor. Humidity accelerates mortar erosion and efflorescence on exterior masonry, which is why we camera-scan, document, and quote in writing before any Chimney Repair work begins.
Mortar Repointing
Signs you need it
Mortar joints are cracked, crumbling, or recessed more than a quarter-inch below the brick face, especially on Roswell historic-district chimneys with original lime-based mortar.
What it costs in Roswell
Mortar repointing on a Roswell chimney runs $800-$2,000 depending on how much of the stack is affected and whether scaffolding is required.
How we do it
We grind out the failed mortar to a consistent depth, match the original mix where historic lime mortar is present, repoint the joints in lifts, then seal and document the work.
Spalling Brick Repair
Signs you need it
Brick faces are flaking or popping off, leaving recessed cavities in the masonry, or you find red dust and brick chips at the base of the chimney.
What it costs in Roswell
Spalling brick repair in Roswell runs $1,000-$3,500 depending on how many bricks need replacement and whether the damage is structural or cosmetic.
How we do it
We remove the damaged brick without disturbing the surrounding masonry, replace with matched units and compatible mortar, then seal and photograph the repair.
Chimney Waterproofing
Signs you need it
You see efflorescence, white mineral staining, or dark water marks on the brick, particularly after the humid summers and heavy spring rains that hit Roswell’s west side hardest.
What it costs in Roswell
Chimney waterproofing in Roswell runs $500-$1,500 for a standard residential chimney, applied after any necessary repairs and documented in writing.
How we do it
We clean the brick surface, apply a vapor-permeable silane-siloxane sealant that blocks water but lets trapped moisture escape, then document the coverage area in the photo record.
Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You have water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, damp insulation in the attic, or visible rust and gaps in the metal flashing where the chimney meets the roof.
What it costs in Roswell
Flashing repair on a Roswell chimney runs $750-$2,500 with replacement flashing running $1,200-$2,500 depending on roof pitch and access.
How we do it
We lift the shingles, remove the failed flashing, install new step and counter flashing in the correct shingle overlap, then seal, test, and document the repair.
Chimney Rebuilding
Signs you need it
The chimney stack is leaning, the crown is completely gone, or the top several courses of brick are so damaged that patching would leave the structure unstable.
What it costs in Roswell
Partial chimney rebuilds in Roswell run $3,500-$8,000, and full rebuilds run $8,000-$18,000 depending on height, historic-preservation requirements, and access.
How we do it
We assess the extent of the damage, remove only what is unsafe, rebuild the stack in code-compliant masonry, then document every stage with photos and written scope.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Roswell
| Item | Typical range in Roswell |
|---|---|
| Mortar repointing | $800-$2,000 |
| Spalling brick repair | $1,000-$3,500 |
| Flashing repair | $750-$2,500 |
Can I keep burning with cracked mortar joints?
You can, but cracked joints let water in behind the brick, and heat cycling makes the cracks widen faster. In Roswell’s humid climate, a minor joint issue becomes a structural one within a few seasons. Call (980) 580-8641 and we’ll camera-scan the chimney and give you a written answer on what can wait.
Will repointing match my old Roswell brick?
Most of the time, yes. We source matching brick for Roswell historic-district work and match the mortar to the original mix, including lime-based mortar where the home predates Portland cement. The written scope includes the exact materials before we start, and the photo record shows the match when we’re done.
Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Roswell
Liner replacement in Roswell is common in the 1975-1995 housing stock where original terra-cotta liners have cracked or spalled after 30-50 years of wood burning and moisture attack from the Chattahoochee River humidity. A full Chimney Liner & Rebuild gives you a stainless liner sized to the flue, a written warranty, and a documented photo record before, during, and after installation.
Stainless Steel Liner
Signs you need it
Your terra-cotta liner is cracked, the flue tile is missing sections, or you’re switching from wood to gas and the existing liner is deteriorating.
What it costs in Roswell
Stainless steel liner installation in Roswell runs $2,500-$6,000 depending on the flue length, diameter, and whether insulation is included.
How we do it
We size the liner to the flue, drop it in from the top, insulate it where needed, reconnect the appliance, and document the full installation with camera footage.
Flexible Liner
Signs you need it
Your flue has an offset or bend that prevents a rigid liner from being installed, or you have a prefabricated fireplace from the 1980s with a metal flue that has rusted through.
What it costs in Roswell
Flexible liner installation in Roswell runs $2,500-$6,000, same as stainless, with the added benefit of conforming to irregular or offset flue paths.
How we do it
We measure the flue layout, pull the flexible liner through the existing flue, connect and seal both ends, then camera-scan the finished installation to verify no kinks or gaps.
Liner Replacement
Signs you need it
The original terra-cotta liner is cracked, spalled, or missing sections, or a chimney fire left the liner glazed and structurally weakened.
What it costs in Roswell
Liner replacement in Roswell runs $2,500-$6,000 for a standard residential chimney, with HeatShield resurfacing available at $3,000-$5,000 when the existing liner is still mostly intact.
How we do it
We remove the failed liner if needed, install a DuraFlex stainless liner or HeatShield coating depending on the condition, then document the new flue with camera footage and a written warranty.
Partial Rebuild
Signs you need it
The top courses of brick are failing while the lower stack is sound, or the crown and the top two to three feet of masonry need replacement after years of water intrusion.
What it costs in Roswell
Partial rebuilds in Roswell run $3,500-$8,000 and are often combined with a stainless liner when the original flue tiles are also failing.
How we do it
We remove the damaged upper section, rebuild it in code-compliant masonry with a proper crown, then install or reconnect the liner and document everything.
Full Chimney Rebuild
Signs you need it
The chimney is structurally unsound from the roofline up, or the historic stack in your Roswell district home has deteriorated beyond the point where selective repair would be safe.
What it costs in Roswell
Full chimney rebuilds in Roswell run $8,000-$18,000, with historic-district work often at the higher end due to material matching and access constraints.
How we do it
We scaffold the full height, dismantle the unsafe stack, rebuild in brick or block with a new liner and crown, then produce a full written record with photos at each stage.
What Chimney Liner & Rebuild Costs in Roswell
| Item | Typical range in Roswell |
|---|---|
| Stainless steel liner | $2,500-$6,000 |
| HeatShield resurfacing | $3,000-$5,000 |
| Full chimney rebuild | $8,000-$18,000 |
How do I know if my liner needs replacing or just resurfacing?
The camera scan tells us. If the terra-cotta is cracked but still structurally sound, HeatShield resurfacing at $3,000-$5,000 may be enough. If tiles are missing or the flue is unsafe, a full liner replacement at $2,500-$6,000 is the right call. We’ll show you the photos and let you decide with the written price in hand.
Will a new liner fix my Roswell home’s draft problem?
Often yes. An oversized or deteriorated liner is one of the most common causes of poor draft in Roswell’s 1970s and 1980s homes. We size the new liner to the flue and the appliance, which usually corrects the draft immediately. Call (980) 580-8641 and we’ll camera-scan the chimney and tell you what’s causing the issue in writing.
Brands We Service in Roswell
We stock DuraFlex stainless liners and HeatShield products for most Roswell jobs, with Copperfield caps and Gelco sealers available for repair work. Local inventory means most Roswell repairs go from quote to completion within one to two weeks. Our brands are selected through the Haven buying network to keep customer prices honest.
Pricing for Chimney Cleaning in Roswell, GA
| Service | Typical range in Roswell |
|---|---|
| Chimney cleaning and sweep (single flue) | $169-$289 |
| Soot removal | $150-$275 |
| Class III creosote glaze removal | $400-$600 |
| Level 2 camera inspection | $349-$489 |
| Mortar repointing | $800-$2,000 |
| Spalling brick repair | $1,000-$3,500 |
| Chimney waterproofing | $500-$1,500 |
| Flashing repair | $750-$2,500 |
| Stainless steel liner installation | $2,500-$6,000 |
| Chimney rebuilding (partial to full) | $3,500-$18,000 |
What pushes price up in Roswell is usually historic-district access, high rooflines on the larger lots along the river corridor, and the humidity-driven masonry damage that reveals itself once we open the flue. Every quote from Emberly Chimney Cleaners is written in full before we order a single part, per Clause 1 of the Haven Standard: a written price, written scope, and written warranty before any work starts. You bring us a competitor’s written estimate and we’ll give it a free second-opinion review.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Roswell
We serve the whole of Roswell, from the historic district around Bulloch Hall to the suburban streets stretching toward the Chattahoochee. Our dispatch covers every neighborhood in the city, typically with a one to three day scheduling window depending on the season.
- Historic Roswell District
- Martin’s Landing
- East Roswell / Holcomb Bridge Road
- Shallowford Road corridor
- Willow Springs
Service Area - Cities Near Roswell
Our Roswell crews also cover the surrounding North Fulton and Cherokee County communities. You’ll find the same written-price, camera-scan standard in Alpharetta, GA, Woodstock, GA, Marietta, GA, and Kennesaw, GA. Each of those areas gets the same documented photo record and the same 365-Day Done Right Promise, backed by our dispatch office in Atlanta coordinating every Roswell job.
Serving Roswell, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Roswell 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 Cleaning in Roswell
Most Roswell sweeps and inspections are scheduled within one to three business days, faster in late summer before burning season peaks. We text you when the tech is on the way and every job leaves with a written record that day. Call (980) 580-8641 and we’ll get you on the calendar.
Chimney cleaning and inspection never require a permit in Roswell, and most repairs don’t either. Full rebuilds or structural changes may trigger a permit depending on scope, and we’ll tell you in writing before you commit to anything. The written quote includes any permit requirements that apply.
Yes. Historic-district chimneys in Roswell often have single-wythe brick and lime mortar that modern cement would damage, so we match materials and use historically compatible repointing techniques. We document the existing condition first, then quote the work in writing with the material spec included.
Call (980) 580-8641 for a free camera-scan inspection and a written price before any work begins. Roswell’s chimneys have specific needs, and we’d rather show you the photos than tell you what we think.
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 Roswell Customers Say
"Cap and crown replaced after water was getting in. Price was quoted in writing, and they showed me the mortar failure first."
- Neil O."Gas insert service done properly with the readings written down. The technician had the certification number printed on the paperwork."
- Bettina A."We were buying the house and needed a real inspection. The report had photographs, the standard it was done to, and a clear repair figure. The seller paid for the repair."
- Lorna D.