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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 Chimney Inspection Across Dunwoody
A chimney inspection in Dunwoody typically costs $189 to $549, depending on whether you need a Level 1 visual check or a Level 2 camera inspection with documentation. Most inspections take under an hour, and you’ll get the written report before our truck leaves your driveway. If you’re wondering whether the flue in your 1980s brick colonial is still safe, call (762) 600-1468 and we’ll get someone scheduled who knows Dunwoody chimneys specifically.
We work in Dunwoody every week, from the cul-de-sacs off Mount Vernon Road to the newer townhome clusters near Perimeter Mall. The homes here run on a pattern: big two-story brick and stone facades, tall chimneys, and heavy tree cover. That combination does specific things to a flue. Pine needles mat against dampers, humidity keeps mortar soft, and older clay-tile liners crack in ways a visual sweep never catches. A real inspection means looking at the liner, the smoke shelf, the crown, and the flashing with a camera where it matters.
Why Flint Chimney Co Alpharetta Is Dunwoody’s Preferred Chimney Inspection Company
Flint Chimney Co Alpharetta operates under the Garrison Partners family, founded in 2002, which means every inspection in Dunwoody follows the same written standard: a price on paper before any work starts, a camera where the problem needs proving, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every repair we recommend. No exceptions, no handshake deals. Hank Delano, our owner, built the company on that discipline, and our Dunwoody customers see it in how we handle the job.
Our crews know what they’re walking into in Dunwoody. They expect shallow smoke shelves in colonials from the 1970s, narrow flues that draft poorly, and moss staining on north-facing chimneys where the tree canopy meets the roofline. We dispatch uniformed, background-checked technicians to every call, and a live person answers the phone day or night at (762) 600-1468. When you call, you get a real conversation, not a voicemail tree.
We also keep our own standard for what an inspection actually includes. Nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can see. If our camera finds a cracked clay-tile liner, you’ll see the footage before you approve any repair. That’s the part of our Chimney Inspection process that matters most to homeowners who’ve been burned before by a company quoting thousands for a repair nobody can verify.
Styles & brands we work with
Fireplace Inspection in Dunwoody
Fireplace Inspection in Dunwoody usually means checking the firebox, damper, and visible flue from the hearth side, plus a look at the chimney exterior. Homeowners with a wood-burning fireplace in a two-story brick home off Chamblee Dunwoody Road will run $189 to $275 for this level of service. It catches surface issues: cracked firebrick, a damper that won’t close, or creosote that’s visibly built up past what a sweep should handle.
What a Fireplace Inspection Uncovers
The firebox is the part you see. The issues we care about are behind it.
In Dunwoody’s humid climate, mortar joints inside the firebox and throat area absorb moisture through the brick, then deteriorate faster than you’d expect from the outside. A fireplace inspection that only looks at the firebrick misses what’s happening two feet up in the smoke chamber, which is why we put a camera through when there’s any reason to suspect hidden buildup in an older Dunwoody home.
When Dunwoody Homeowners Schedule This
The most common reason is buying or selling a home. Real estate agents in Dunwoody want a documented inspection before closing. The second most common reason is a problem: smoke rolling into the living room on cold nights, a damp smell near the hearth after heavy rain, or animals you can hear moving in the flue. Either way, you’ll get the same written report and camera documentation.
Chimney Inspection Services in Dunwoody
Chimney Inspection Services in Dunwoody cover the full stack: flue liner, smoke chamber, crown, flashing, and termination cap. A Level 2 inspection, which includes a camera scan of the entire flue, runs $349 to $549 in Dunwoody depending on chimney height and access. This is the level most homeowners need after years of running a fireplace without documentation, or when a home changes hands.
Camera Inspection of the Flue Liner
The flue liner is the inner channel that carries heat and smoke up and out. In older Dunwoody homes, that liner is often original clay tile from the 1980s. Clay tile cracks from thermal stress and age, and the crack can be invisible from the hearth. Our camera shows us, and you, exactly where the liner has failed.
Level 1 and Level 2 Distinctions
A Level 1 inspection is visual, done during a routine cleaning, and appropriate when nothing about the system has changed. A Level 2 inspection is what Dunwoody homebuyers and anyone with a chimney over 15 years old should request. Level 3 exists for severe damage, usually after a chimney fire or structural movement. We’ll tell you plainly which level your situation calls for.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Dunwoody
When a Dunwoody inspection leads to a repair, we specify material by the job, not by margin. Flue resurfacing uses HeatShield, a ceramic cement system applied inside the existing liner rather than tearing out masonry. Caps and damper replacements come from Gelco and Olympia Chimney, which hold up through Georgia humidity better than off-brand hardware store parts. We keep common replacement components available for Dunwoody jobs, which means less waiting between inspection findings and the repair itself.
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AfterCommon Chimney Inspection Problems We See in Dunwoody Homes
- Hairline cracks in original clay-tile flue liners. A 1980s Dunwoody two-story can look clean from the firebox while the liner has failed behind the brick. Camera inspection is the only way to see it.
- Creosote packed against the smoke shelf. Dunwoody’s older colonials often have shallow smoke shelves, and second-degree creosote hides there even after a sweep. That’s a drafting failure and a chimney fire risk.
- Missing or rusted chimney caps. Heavy pine and oak canopy across Dunwoody means wind-blown debris finds its way into uncapped flues. Pine needles matted against the damper restrict airflow and hold moisture.
- Deteriorated crowns and failed flashing. Humid summers and frequent rain soften mortar, and water follows the brick into the attic. Moss growth on north-facing chimneys is common and signals moisture retention.
Pricing for Chimney Inspection in Dunwoody, GA
Here are the numbers we quote for Dunwoody. A Level 1 visual inspection runs $189 to $275. A Level 2 inspection with a full camera scan and written documentation runs $349 to $549, and that’s the level we recommend for older Dunwoody chimneys with clay-tile liners and no current inspection record. A Level 3 inspection, which is rare and reserved for suspected structural failure, starts at $650. What affects the price most is chimney height, roof pitch, and access difficulty. If you need a second-story chimney on a steep roofline inspected with camera work, that takes longer and costs more. Every inspection comes with a written price before we start, and a free estimate by phone at (762) 600-1468.
We Also Serve Cities Near Dunwoody
Our crews handle Dunwoody and the surrounding metro area regularly. We also schedule inspections in Alpharetta, Cumming, Lawrenceville, and Sugar Hill. If you’re just outside Dunwoody, call (762) 600-1468 and we’ll tell you straight whether we can get to you this week.
Serving Dunwoody, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Dunwoody 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 Inspection in Dunwoody
Because the flue is still attached to your house, and moisture, animals, and HVAC or water heater exhaust all put wear on it. Many Dunwoody homes vent gas appliances through the same masonry chimney that once served a wood-burning fireplace. Without an inspection, you won’t know if that flue is intact or if carbon monoxide from the water heater is leaking into the attic. Call (762) 600-1468 to book a Level 2 camera inspection and know for certain.
You typically can’t tell without a camera, which is the point. The signs can be subtle: faint smoke odor in the attic, efflorescence on the chimney’s exterior brick, or a draft that’s weak on windy days. Homes near Mount Vernon Road and deeper into the neighborhoods off Chamblee Dunwoody Road show this pattern often. We’ll run a camera through the full flue and show you what it sees before any repair conversation starts. Estimates are free.
Yes, and this is exactly what we see in Dunwoody colonials built between the 1970s and early 1980s. The smoke shelf in these homes is shallower than modern code requires, which means creosote layers that would be manageable in a deeper shelf block drafting here. A sudden Atlanta cold snap dropping temperatures 30 degrees overnight can flip the draft entirely, sending smoke into the room. We’ve fixed this by documenting the shelf, clearing it properly, and in some cases resurfacing the chamber to improve flow.
It does, and it’s a compounding problem. Pine needles and oak leaves collect on the crown and around the cap. They hold moisture against the masonry, which accelerates spalling (the flaking of brick faces). Then the moist debris makes its way down into the flue or mats against the damper, restricting airflow. Add Georgia’s humid summers and you get a cycle of moss, moisture, and hidden liner damage. An inspection documents where that cycle has already caused problems.
A Level 2 inspection is a camera-verified examination of the entire flue, from the firebox to the termination cap. You need one when you’re buying or selling a Dunwoody home, when a chimney sweep finds something suspicious during a Level 1 check, or when your chimney hasn’t been inspected in a decade. It’s the minimum standard for older masonry chimneys in Dunwoody, because the flue liner condition is what determines whether your fireplace is safe to use. Call (762) 600-1468 and we’ll quote you a written price before any work begins.
The older Dunwoody homes we inspect tell the same story: beautiful fireplaces, undocumentable flues. The industry’s worst upselling happens here, because homeowners can’t see what a technician claims to see. We run a camera and show you the footage. That’s the whole difference. If you want an inspection that comes with proof, a written price, and a one-year guarantee on any repair we recommend, call Flint Chimney Co Alpharetta at (762) 600-1468.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner at Flint Chimney Co Alpharetta, operating under the Garrison Standard since 2002.