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 Austell, GA
Most chimney cleanings in Austell run between $189 and $329, and the job usually takes 45 to 90 minutes from setup to final vacuum. What makes Austell work different is the housing stock: a lot of mid-century ranch homes with original masonry chimneys sitting through decades of Georgia humidity, plus newer subdivisions where prefab fireplaces get more use than their owners realize. If you need a chimney sweep, inspection, or fireplace repair in Austell, call Ashby Chimney Marietta at (478) 796-8742 and we’ll give you a written price before any work begins.
Why Austell Homes Are Different
Austell’s housing mix is unusual for Cobb County. Drive through neighborhoods like Austell Manor or the streets off Austell Road and you’ll see 1960s and 1970s ranch homes sitting on generous lots with mature oaks and pines. Those trees mean two things: plenty of firewood within easy reach, and plenty of damp leaf litter and pine needles finding their way onto roofs and into chimney caps. We see more wood-burning fireplaces in active use in Austell than in most nearby cities, and that use shows up as creosote.
The climate works against chimneys here in a specific way. Hot, humid summers push moisture into masonry and rust metal components faster than homeowners expect. Then winter’s freeze-thaw cycles, mild but repeated, widen the hairline cracks those wet bricks developed in August. On older Austell ranches with exterior chimneys, we regularly find spalling brick and failed flashing that’s been leaking into interior walls for months. Technicians working in established neighborhoods like the Austell Manor area tell us the same story over and over: multiple previous repairs done with mismatched mortar and flashing that was never corrected, so the leak just moved somewhere else. We fix what’s actually wrong, and we show you photos before and after so you can see it too.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Austell Services
Most Austell homeowners call us for one of two reasons: the fireplace has started smoking or smelling when lit, or they bought a home and have no idea when the chimney was last inspected. These three services cover what we do in Austell, each with its own page where you’ll find pricing, process, and guarantees.
Chimney Sweep in Austell
A chimney sweep in Austell tackles creosote, the sticky tar-like residue that wood fires leave behind. Because so many Austell homes burn wood regularly through wet, mild winters, creosote accumulates faster than in gas-only households. Our sweep removes it from the flue liner, smoke chamber, damper, and firebox using professional rods and brushes, then vacuums everything clean and leaves the hearth tidier than we found it. We book a 2-hour window, show up on time, and hand you a written report on what came out. Learn more on the Chimney Sweep in Austell page.
Chimney Inspection in Austell
A chimney inspection in Austell matters more than in drier climates because humidity accelerates deterioration you can’t see from the living room. We check the flue liner (the clay or steel tube that vents combustion gases out of your home), the masonry, crown, flashing, and cap. We use a camera when the situation calls for it, and you get a photo report so you can see exactly what we see. That’s the honest way to tell you whether a repair can wait or needs attention now. Details on scope and pricing are on the Chimney Inspection in Austell page.
Fireplace Repair in Austell
Fireplace repair in Austell often starts with moisture damage, whether that’s spalling brick on an exterior chimney, a rusted damper, or a deteriorated flue liner. Nathan Corliss and the Ashby crew repair these using materials from recognized chimney-trade brands like DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Copperfield, never whatever happened to be on the truck. Every repair gets a written guarantee, and if a covered repair fails within the guarantee period, we return at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it applies to every job we do in Austell. See the Fireplace Repair in Austell page for what to expect.
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 Austell
We service and repair a wide range of fireplace and chimney systems in Austell, from original mid-century masonry units to newer prefabricated models. Parts we keep on hand or can source quickly include components from Famco, DuraFlex, and Copperfield, which keeps most repair jobs from dragging on for weeks. For the full list, see our brands.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Austell, GA
| Service | Typical range in Austell |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep | $189 – $329 |
| Chimney sweep with full camera inspection | $349 – $549 |
| Level 1 chimney inspection | $139 – $249 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection (camera) | $249 – $449 |
| Fireplace damper repair | $189 – $389 |
| Fireplace crown repair | $300 – $650 |
| Flue liner resurfacing (per flue) | $1,200 – $2,800 |
| Firebox panel replacement | $300 – $700 |
What pushes a chimney job higher in Austell is usually the condition of an older exterior chimney: crumbling mortar, failed flashing, or a flue liner that’s absorbed years of humidity. That’s why we never quote a number over the phone and surprise you at the door. You get a written price before any work starts, and the number on the invoice matches the number on the quote.
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AfterNeighborhoods We Serve in Austell
We work throughout Austell, including established ranch-home neighborhoods and the newer subdivisions around Maxham Road, Flint Hill Road, and along the Sweetwater Creek corridor. For most Austell calls we schedule within a 2-hour window, and we give you that window at the time of booking.
- Austell Manor area
- Flint Hill Road corridor
- Maxham Road neighborhoods
- Sweetwater Creek communities
- Riverside and Six Flags area
Service Area – Cities Near Austell
Ashby Chimney Marietta serves Austell and the surrounding west Cobb metro. If you’re just over the city line, we also cover Mableton, GA, Powder Springs, GA, Smyrna, GA, and Marietta, GA. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our Atlanta office, and our crews work locally in Austell daily.
Serving Austell, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Austell 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 Austell
Most Austell appointments are booked within a few days, and we give you a 2-hour arrival window when you schedule. We don’t do daylong waits. Call (478) 796-8742 and a live person will answer, 24/7.
Most Austell HOAs allow routine chimney sweeps and inspections without prior approval, since nothing changes about the exterior. For major repair work that alters appearance, check your covenant. We can provide a written description of the planned work for your HOA file.
Late summer and early fall are the smartest times in Austell. You beat the fall rush, and you catch any moisture damage from the summer humidity before the freeze-thaw cycles start working on it. Call us at (478) 796-8742 to book a time that works.
Contact Ashby Chimney Marietta in Austell
If you’re in Austell and need a chimney sweep, inspection, or fireplace repair, call us at (478) 796-8742 for a free estimate. We answer the phone, show up when we say we will, and put every price and every guarantee in writing before we start. That’s how we’ve done it since 2002.
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 Austell Customers Say
"Smoke kept rolling back into the living room every time we lit a fire. Turned out the cap was half blocked with a bird's nest. He cleared it and explained why it was happening. Fire draws perfectly now."
- Megan Alvarez"First time owning a house with a fireplace and I had no clue. The guy was patient, walked me through what's safe and what isn't, and didn't make me feel dumb. Priced it before he started."
- Yolanda Reese"The amount of creosote they pulled out was scary. He said we were overdue and explained the fire risk without being dramatic about it. Clean, careful, left the hearth spotless."
- Caroline Webb