Masonry repair
Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
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.
Fast, Reliable Fireplace Repair Across Acworth
Fireplace repair in Acworth, GA typically runs between $180 and $650 for most common fixes, with gas fireplace service averaging $150 – $350 and full firebox rebuilds landing in the $1,200 – $2,800 range depending on materials and access. We’re the chimney company that writes the price down before any work starts, so the number you approve is the number you pay. If you’re dealing with smoke spillage, a pilot light that won’t stay lit, or a damper that’s rusted shut, call (478) 796-8742 and we’ll get a technician to your Acworth home, usually within a few days.
Acworth’s housing tells a specific story: early-1900s bungalows near Main Street sit alongside post-1990s subdivisions wrapped around Lake Allatoona’s northwestern shore. Those two housing eras produce very different fireplace problems, and a repair company that only knows one of them will misdiagnose the other. We work both ends of that spectrum every week, from original masonry fireboxes in downtown cottages to zero-clearance units in newer subdivisions off Baker Road and beyond.
Why Ashby Chimney Marietta Is Acworth’s Preferred Fireplace Repair Company
Nathan Corliss leads our team, and he’s built the business since 2002 on a simple idea: say the price, show up when you said you would, and put the guarantee in writing. Every fireplace repair we complete in Acworth carries a written price before work begins and a written guarantee when the job is done. If a covered repair fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s not an add-on you pay extra for.
Acworth homeowners call us because they’ve been burned before by a technician who never showed, or a quote that doubled at the door. The Kingswell Guarantee that backs every job exists for exactly that reason. Each Ashby location is independently owned and operated under the Kingswell standards, which means the Acworth homeowner gets the same written-pricing discipline and written-guarantee protection whether the call is answered at 2 p.m. or 2 a.m. Our phones are staffed by a live person 24/7, not a voicemail loop.
We also understand Acworth’s specific chimney reality. The mix of attached townhomes near Lake Acworth Drive and densely packed subdivisions around Highway 92 means we regularly deal with shared flue stacks, tight roof access, and zero-clearance fireplaces that homeowners assume need no maintenance. Crews are dispatched from the brand’s Atlanta office and serve Acworth locally, which keeps response times practical without sacrificing the local knowledge that matters when a neighbor’s chimney is venting into yours.
Styles & brands we work with
Fireplace Insert Installation in Acworth
Fireplace insert installation in Acworth usually runs between $1,800 and $4,200, including the insert, venting, and labor, with gas inserts at the lower end and high-efficiency wood inserts at the upper end. An insert is a sealed, steel firebox that slides into an existing masonry fireplace and vents through a liner up the old flue. For Acworth homeowners with early-1900s bungalows, an insert is often the most practical fix for a firebox with cracked mortar, damaged firebrick, or a chimney that’s structurally sound but drafts poorly. It converts a decorative fireplace into a real heat source.
When an Insert Makes Sense
If your Acworth fireplace can’t safely hold a fire without smoke spilling into the room, or if you’re burning through wood faster than it’s heating the house, an insert is the answer. It’s also the right call when a repair quote for the existing firebox approaches the cost of an insert. In older downtown bungalows, we frequently find original fireboxes with spalled brick and mortar joints that have turned to sand. An insert bypasses that failing surface entirely and gives you a sealed combustion system.
What the Installation Involves
We measure the firebox opening, run a stainless steel liner through the existing flue, and connect the insert to the liner with professional-grade materials from Olympia Chimney or Famco. The result is a fireplace that actually heats your Acworth living room instead of pulling warm air out of it. Every insert install includes a written quote before work starts and a written guarantee when we’re done.
Gas Fireplace Installation in Acworth
Gas fireplace installation in Acworth typically costs between $2,500 and $5,500 for a complete system, including the gas line run, unit, venting, and finish work. The price depends on whether you’re adding a direct-vent unit to an existing fireplace or installing a freestanding gas stove in a new location. For Acworth homeowners in post-1990s subdivisions where fireplaces were often installed as decorative features, upgrading to a gas unit means flipping a switch instead of building a fire, and the heat output is consistent and controllable.
Direct-Vent Gas Units
Direct-vent gas fireplaces pull combustion air from outside and exhaust through a sealed pipe, which matters in Acworth’s tightly sealed newer homes where a conventional wood-burning fireplace can create negative pressure and backdraft. These units don’t require a full masonry chimney, so they work in homes with faux stone chases or zero-clearance enclosures. We service and install all major gas valve brands and use Copperfield venting components for durability.
Converting Wood to Gas
If you own an older Acworth bungalow with a wood-burning fireplace you rarely use, a gas conversion kit with a vented gas log set typically runs $900 – $1,800 installed. It’s the most affordable way to turn a drafty, seldom-used firebox into something you’ll actually use in December. We’ll assess your existing flue before recommending a conversion, because a cracked clay liner still needs to be addressed regardless of what fuel you burn.
Trusted Brands We Service in Acworth
We repair and install fireplaces from every major manufacturer, and we stock common replacement parts locally so Acworth customers aren’t waiting on a warehouse across the country. On the chimney side, we use HeatShield resurfacing systems for flue repair without a full tear-out, Gelco refractory products for firebox parging, and Copperfield caps and dampers. Gas valves, thermopiles, and pilot assemblies come from OEM suppliers matched to your unit’s make and model. If a part isn’t in the van, we source it quickly and give you a written estimate before ordering anything.
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AfterCommon Fireplace Repair Problems We See in Acworth Homes
- Cracked flue liners in shared stacks: Acworth has a high concentration of attached townhomes and duplexes where multiple appliances vent into a common chimney. A cracked clay liner allows smoke and carbon monoxide from one unit to enter an adjacent unit through the gap, which is a serious safety issue we address with HeatShield resurfacing or a stainless steel liner.
- Zero-clearance fireplace neglect: Newer subdivisions around Lake Acworth and the Bentwater area are full of prefabricated fireplaces behind faux stone. Homeowners assume they’re maintenance-free, but we regularly pull bird nests, squirrel debris, and cracked flue tiles out of these units, especially on wooded lots where animals are active.
- Rusted dampers from moisture intrusion: Acworth’s humid subtropical climate and mild, wet winters mean moisture works into chimney caps, flashing, and damper assemblies year-round. Tightly spaced homes with steep rooflines compound the problem, because flashing failures at the roof penetration let water run straight down into the firebox and smoke chamber.
- Pilot light issues on gas fireplaces: We see frequent thermocouple and thermopile failures in Acworth gas fireplaces, often because the units sit unused from March through October and oxidation builds up on the pilot assembly during the humid months. A pilot that won’t stay lit is usually a $150 – $250 fix, not a full unit replacement.
Pricing for Fireplace Repair in Acworth, GA
A typical fireplace repair in Acworth runs between $180 and $650 for most jobs, with a few defined price points worth knowing before you call. Pilot light repair or thermocouple replacement: $150 – $250. Damper replacement: $225 – $425. Firebox mortar repair and parging: $600 – $1,400. Full firebox rebuild with new firebrick: $1,200 – $2,800. Flue liner resurfacing with HeatShield: $1,000 – $2,200. If a repair crosses into replacement territory, we’ll show you camera footage of the damage and walk you through the numbers before you commit to anything. Estimates are free. Call (478) 796-8742 and we’ll give you a written quote based on what we actually find, not a guess from a photo.
We Also Serve Cities Near Acworth
Our Acworth service area extends into the surrounding northwestern metro communities, including Fireplace Repair work in Kennesaw, Woodstock, Marietta, and Powder Springs. If you live in one of these nearby cities, the same crew, pricing structure, and written-guarantee terms apply. For everything related to Acworth chimneys and fireplaces, we’re the team that shows its work before it starts.
Serving Acworth, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Acworth 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 Fireplace Repair in Acworth
You’ll typically notice smoke or a burning smell entering your unit when your neighbor uses their fireplace, even though yours is off. You might also see soot staining around your firebox, hear a rattling sound when it’s windy, or notice that your damper won’t seal properly. The only way to confirm a crack is with a camera inspection of the flue, which we include free with every diagnostic visit. Call (478) 796-8742 to schedule an inspection, and we’ll show you the footage before recommending any repair.
Yes. Zero-clearance fireplaces have their own metal flues and interior components that crack, rust, and accumulate creosote just like masonry systems. In Acworth’s wooded subdivisions, we routinely find animal nesting and debris blockages in these flues, plus damaged refractory panels inside the firebox. An annual inspection catches these problems before they become fire hazards.
This is the signature symptom of a shared or adjacent flue with a breach, most common in Acworth’s attached townhomes and duplexes. Your neighbor’s appliance pushes exhaust into the common stack, and if your flue liner is cracked, that smoke backdrafts into your fireplace instead of venting upward. This is a carbon monoxide risk and needs immediate attention. We’ll camera-scan the entire stack, identify the breach, and install a HeatShield resurfaced liner or stainless steel replacement to isolate the two flues.
A properly fitted chimney cap with mesh sides stops most birds, squirrels, and raccoons from getting in, but it’s only part of the solution. In Acworth’s tree-adjacent lots, animals often enter through damaged chase covers, loose mortar joints, or gaps in the crown. We recommend a full chimney inspection before adding a cap, because sealing the top won’t help if there’s already a nest deeper in the flue or a secondary entry point at the roofline.
Most damper replacements in Acworth are scheduled within three to seven days of your call, depending on the part and the season. If you call us in September or October, you’ll typically have the new damper installed before the first cold snap. A rusted damper that’s stuck open lets heated air escape all winter, and one stuck closed prevents you from using the fireplace safely at all. Call (478) 796-8742 for a written quote and we’ll get you on the schedule shortly after.
Written by Nathan Corliss, Owner at Ashby Chimney Marietta, serving Acworth and the surrounding northwest metro area since 2002.