Chimney Sweep in Marietta - One Flat Price, You See What We See

Trusted Chimney Sweep for Marietta Homeowners

A chimney sweep in Marietta typically runs $189 to $350 for a standard fireplace, and most jobs are finished in about an hour to ninety minutes. That’s the straight answer. No, we don’t pad it with “fine print” extras or upsell you on repairs you can’t see. Ashby Chimney Marietta has been cleaning flues and fireplaces across Cobb County since 2002, and we put every price in writing before we touch a brush. Nathan Corliss runs this location, and the way we work hasn’t changed in two decades: we show up when we say we will, we do what we quoted, and we leave the hearth cleaner than we found it. If you’re looking for a chimney sweep in Marietta who answers the phone and stands behind the work, call us at (478) 796-8742.

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Chimney Sweep Services

Chimney Sweep Services cover the full cleaning and inspection of your flue system, from the firebox floor to the chimney crown. In Marietta’s climate, the biggest offenders are creosote buildup from winter fires and nesting debris from spring and summer wildlife. The National Fire Protection Association recommends a sweep whenever creosote reaches 1/8 inch, and for most Marietta households that means once a year. Ashby Chimney Marietta bundles the sweep with a visual inspection on every visit, following our Chimney Sweep Maintenance Checklist for Marietta Homeowners, so you get a clean flue and a written report on the system’s condition for one price. Most jobs run between $189 and $350.

Standard Sweep and Visual Check

We run brushes sized to your flue, collect every bit of soot and creosote, and inspect the liner, damper, and smoke chamber as part of the same visit. You’ll get a written summary of what we found, including photos if we see anything that needs attention. Most standard sweeps in Marietta are done in under two hours.

Heavy Creosote and Glaze Removal

If you burn green wood or haven’t swept in several years, you may have glazed creosote, a hard tar-like coating that brushes alone won’t remove. We use rotary loop tools and, when needed, a chemical treatment designed to break down stage-three deposits. This adds labor to the job and typically pushes the price toward the top of the $189 to $350 range.

Chimney Cleaning

Chimney Cleaning is the physical removal of soot, creosote, and obstructions from the interior of your flue. It matters in Marietta because our winters are mild but our fireplaces get heavy use from October through February, and creosote is the leading cause of chimney fires. A good cleaning restores draft, reduces smoke spillage, and makes your fires burn more efficiently. Every chimney cleaning from Ashby Chimney Marietta includes a drop cloth at the firebox, HEPA-filtered vacuuming, and a sweep log report. Pricing is the same as our sweep service: $189 to $350, quoted before work starts and matched on the invoice.

Creosote Removal and Reduction

Creosote collects in layers, and the longer it sits, the harder it is to remove. We scrape and brush it out in stages, then vacuum the firebox and smoke shelf so nothing drifts into your living room. If we find a concentration beyond what a standard sweep handles, we’ll show you before recommending anything additional.

Draft and Airflow Assessment

A clean chimney that still doesn’t draft is a sign something else is off: a blocked cap, a damper that won’t fully open, or a flue too short for the roofline. As part of every chimney cleaning, we check the draft and tell you plainly if the issue is cleaning-related or structural, with a quoted fix either way.

Fireplace Cleaning

Fireplace Cleaning goes beyond the flue and covers the firebox, grate, doors or screens, and the visible masonry around the opening. Here in Marietta, we see a lot of fireplaces in 1970s and 80s colonials and ranch homes where soot stains and ash dust have been collecting against the brick for years. The result is a smoky smell in the summer and a dirtier living room in the winter. Ashby Chimney Marietta includes firebox cleaning as part of every standard sweep, typically $189 to $350 depending on how much buildup we’re dealing with, and we also offer our Chimney Sweep in Smyrna for nearby homeowners.

Firebox and Hearth Cleaning

We remove ash, soot, and burnt debris from the firebox floor and walls, then wipe down the hearth surround. For heavier staining on brick or stone, we can apply a masonry-safe cleaner as an add-on. The goal is a firebox you can actually see into when you kneel down to light the kindling.

Glass Door and Screen Restoration

Glass doors on factory-built fireplaces in Marietta homes often develop a cloudy film from years of wood smoke. We use a non-abrasive cleaner made for fireplace glass and buff out light haze, or quote replacement if the glass is etched beyond cleaning. Screens and mesh curtains get vacuumed and wiped down as part of the standard fireplace cleaning.

Chimney Services

Chimney Services at Ashby Chimney Marietta include sweeping, inspection, and repair work on the full system, from the cap to the firebox. We’re not a handyman service that “also does chimneys.” This is what we’ve been doing as your Chimney Sweep - Marietta since 2002. Our chimney services cover masonry repair, flue liner assessment, damper replacement, flashing, and crown sealing, all with a written price before we start and a written guarantee on completion. The sweep itself runs $189 to $350; repairs are quoted separately after we show you what we found.

Repairs That Follow the Sweep

When we find a cracked flue tile, a rusted damper, or a crown with weather damage, we don’t ask you to take our word for it. Nathan Corliss or one of our technicians will show you photos from the camera inspection, explain what you’re looking at, and tell you frankly if it can wait or if it needs attention before the next fire. Every repair quote is a fixed number before any work is approved.

Repair Warranty and Follow-Through

Every repair we complete in Marietta carries the Kingswell Guarantee: if it fails within the guarantee period, we return and correct it at no charge. That’s not a warranty you pay extra for. It’s just how we work. And it’s the reason so many of our customers came to us after another company’s repair failed.

Chimney Sweep Certified

Chimney Sweep Certified means the technician at your door has been trained to industry standards and works under a system that holds them accountable. Ashby Chimney Marietta operates under the Kingswell Guarantee, which means background-checked, uniformed technicians, a written price before work starts, and a written guarantee on every repair. Nathan Corliss has built this Marietta location on that standard since 2002. A certified sweep in Marietta should arrive with tools sized to your flue, a camera for inspections, and a clear process. That’s what you’ll get. Sweeps run $189 to $350.

Training and Accountability

Every technician who works under our name has passed a background check and completed training on the systems we service, including wood, gas, and factory-built fireplaces. They wear uniforms and arrive in marked vehicles, so you know who’s at your door. The Kingswell Guarantee backs the work they do in writing.

What Certification Means for You

It means the person in your home knows what creosote is, knows what a cracked flue liner looks like on a camera feed, and knows how to explain both in plain language. It also means they’ll tell you when a chimney is safe to use as-is, rather than inventing a reason to sell you something. We believe that honesty is what keeps a chimney sweep certified in the eyes of the homeowners who call us back year after year.

Gas Fireplace Cleaning

Gas Fireplace Cleaning covers the glass, logs, burner, pilot assembly, and venting on factory-built gas units, which are common in Marietta homes built since the 1990s. Gas fireplaces don’t produce creosote the way wood fires do, but they collect dust, pet hair, and a white film on the glass that reduces flame visibility and can affect combustion. Many homeowners assume gas fireplaces never need service, and that’s how small issues become bigger ones. Ashby Chimney Marietta cleans gas fireplaces as a standalone service for $149 to $249, depending on the unit.

Burner, Pilot, and Log Cleaning

We shut off the gas, remove the logs, and vacuum the burner and pilot assembly to clear dust and debris. Then we clean each log with a soft brush and reassemble the set exactly as the manufacturer specifies. A pilot that won’t stay lit is often just a dirty thermocouple, and that’s a five-minute fix during a routine gas fireplace cleaning.

Glass and Vent Inspection

We clean the interior glass with a ceramic-safe cleaner and check the gasket seal, since a worn gasket lets room air into the combustion chamber and causes sooting. For direct-vent units, we also check the exterior termination cap for obstructions. Any component we find failing gets quoted in writing before we touch it.

Chimney Maintenance

Chimney Maintenance is the scheduled, recurring work that keeps your system safe and efficient between big repairs. In Marietta, where we get enough rain and humidity to wear on masonry, a little maintenance every year costs far less than a rebuild every decade. Ashby Chimney Marietta offers maintenance plans that bundle an annual sweep with a camera inspection and priority scheduling for returning customers, including those who use our Kennesaw Chimney Sweep service. Standard maintenance visits run $189 to $350, with discounted rates for annual plan holders.

Annual Sweep and Inspection Plan

Most Marietta homeowners who burn wood in the winter should have the chimney swept and inspected once a year. With our plan, we handle that automatically, contact you when it’s time, and keep your sweep log on file so you have documentation of maintenance history. That record matters if you ever sell your home or file an insurance claim.

Masonry and Cap Maintenance Checks

During each maintenance visit, we check the chimney crown and cap for cracks, missing mortar, or rust. Small crown cracks are cheap to seal early and expensive to ignore, especially with Marietta’s freeze-thaw cycles. We also verify that the cap’s spark screen is intact, since an open flue is an invitation to birds and squirrels looking for a warm place to nest.

Brands We Service

We service and repair units built with Olympia Chimney and Famco components, two of the most common brands in Marietta’s newer subdivisions and townhome developments. Olympia Chimney supplies the venting and termination systems on many direct-vent gas fireplaces, and we keep their termination caps and pipe sections on hand for replacements. If you’ve got an Olympia vent that’s rusting at the roofline, we can quote and replace it without a second visit.

Famco makes the dampers, caps, and venting parts found on many wood-burning fireplaces in the area. When an old Famco damper won’t stay open or the cap screen has rotted out, we’re familiar with the exact part numbers and can usually install the replacement on the same day as your sweep. We also work with HeatShield and Gelco materials for flue resurfacing and repair when the damage is still contained. Whether you have Olympia, Famco, or any other make, we can help.

Signs You Need a Pro Right Now

• Smoke backing up into the room. This is the most obvious warning that your flue isn’t drafting, and it’s rarely just a damper position issue. A smoke-filled living room in a Marietta winter is a sign of blockage, creosote narrowing, or a flue that’s too cold. We’ll camera the flue and show you exactly what’s causing it.
• A smell like a campfire when the fireplace is cold. That smell means creosote is sitting in the flue and the summer humidity is drawing it into the house. It’s not just unpleasant; it’s a sign the flue needs cleaning before the next burn season.
• Flakes of black soot falling into the firebox. Soot falling from above means a layer on the flue walls is losing its grip. That’s normal wear from a season of fires, but it should be removed by a professional, not ignored. Each layer of soot on the flue wall adds fuel for a chimney fire.
• Animal sounds inside the chimney. Birds, squirrels, and raccoons nest in uncapped or damaged flues all over Cobb County. Their nests and debris are a fire hazard and a blockage. If you hear movement, don’t light a fire, and call us at (478) 796-8742.
• Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney. Water entering the chimney chase or through a cracked crown shows up inside the house eventually. Masonry damage from water weakens the whole structure and rusts metal components. Catching it early saves the much bigger cost of a rebuild later.

Our Process, Step by Step

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   Call and talk to a real person. No forms, no callback queue. You call (478) 796-8742, you talk to someone who schedules chimney sweeps in Marietta all day, every day, and they’ll give you an arrival window that we actually honor.
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   We arrive, protect your home, and inspect before we clean. Drop cloths go down from the door to the fireplace. We do a quick visual assessment to understand what kind of buildup we’re working with and whether any obstacles are present, like a masonry chimney without a cap.
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   We clean from the firebox up or the crown down, as needed. Standard sweeps use rods and brushes sized to your flue. Heavier builds get rotary equipment. Every pass pushes debris down into the vacuum, not into your home. HEPA filtration keeps dust out of the air.
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   We camera the flue and show you what we see. After cleaning, we run a video scope through the flue liner (the clay or steel tube that vents combustion gases out of your home) and review the footage with you. You’ll see the condition in real time, not hear it described secondhand.
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   You get a written report and a written price for anything we recommend. If we find a repair that’s needed, you’ll get a fixed quote on the spot. If we find something that can wait, we’ll say so. No pressure, no scare tactics, and the invoice matches the agreement exactly.

How Much Does Chimney Sweep Cost in Marietta?

Our Service Area Near Marietta

Ashby Chimney Marietta serves the city of Marietta and the surrounding communities including Kennesaw, Dallas, Smyrna, Vinings, Mableton, Acworth, Woodstock, Powder Springs, Norcross, Fair Oaks, and North Druid Hills. Most sweeps in Marietta proper are scheduled within a few days, and we keep our arrival windows tight so you’re not waiting around all afternoon. When you’re ready to book, call (478) 796-8742 and we’ll get you on the schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Sweep in Marietta

Schedule Your Chimney Sweep Service in Marietta Today

You’ll get a written price before any work starts, a written guarantee on every repair, and a chimney that’s clean and safe for the next fire. Call Ashby Chimney Marietta at (478) 796-8742 for a free estimate, or visit our home page to learn more about how we work. We answer 24/7.

Written by Nathan Corliss, Owner at Ashby Chimney Marietta, serving Marietta since 2002.