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Famco Chimney Inspection in Alpharetta: What to Know First

A Famco chimney inspection in Alpharetta typically runs $189 – $389 depending on whether you need a Level 1 visual check or a Level 2 camera inspection, and most jobs are completed the same week you call. We’re an independent Famco service provider, not a factory affiliate, which means we tell you exactly what’s wrong and what it costs without a sales script. If you own a home in Alpharetta with a Famco chimney cap, damper, or stove pipe and you haven’t had it inspected in the last 12 months, call (762) 600-1468 and we’ll get you on the schedule.

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How Famco Products Fail – and How We Fix Them

• Famco chimney caps with rusted mesh screens. The galvanized mesh on older Famco cap models holds up fine in dry climates, but Alpharetta humidity and heavy spring pollen load the screen until airflow drops. We see this constantly. The fix is usually a new Famco or equivalent stainless cap, installed same visit if we have the size on the truck.
• Famco dampers that won’t seal after years of heat cycling. The cast-iron frame stays true, but the gasket material hardens and cracks. That lets conditioned air escape up the flue year-round. We replace the gasket with a heat-rated aftermarket equivalent rather than quoting you a full damper replacement, which saves most Alpharetta homeowners $200 or more.
• Famco stove pipe sections with pinhole rust at the seams. This shows up on single-wall pipe in unconditioned attics and crawlspaces, where Georgia summer humidity sits on the metal. A camera inspection catches it before it becomes a carbon monoxide leak. We replace only the failed section, not the whole run.
• Famco anchor plates loosened by wind load. Alpharetta gets enough spring storm gusts to work a cap’s anchor screws loose over time. When the cap shifts, rain gets in. We re-anchor with stainless fasteners and reseal the chase top, which is a $75 – $150 fix versus the water damage it prevents.
• Famco chase covers with failed caulk, not failed metal. The steel itself is usually fine. The silicone seal around the perimeter gives out after five or six seasons of Georgia sun. We strip the old caulk, re-bed with outdoor-rated sealant, and document the condition with photos so you know what was done and why.

Our Famco Chimney Inspection Process

1. 1
   You call or schedule online. A live person answers, takes the address in Alpharetta, and gives you the inspection price range before we ever set foot on the property.
2. 2
   We arrive in uniform, introduce ourselves, and lay out the scope. You get the written price before any work starts. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it’s non-negotiable on every job.
3. 3
   We run the camera down the flue and inspect the full system. That means the Famco cap, damper, stove pipe, connector, firebox, and the flue liner – not just a quick visual glance at the top and bottom.
4. 4
   We open the camera footage with you. You see every crack, rust spot, or buildup we flag. Tell me what’s in the flue, and I’ll tell you what it takes to fix it. No mystery recommendations.
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   We write up findings and a fixed price for any repair. If it’s an OEM Famco part, we say so. If a quality aftermarket part does the same job for less, we show you both options and let you decide.
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   We complete the approved work, test the system, and clean up. Every repair carries a written 365-Day Done Right Promise. If a covered repair fails within a year, we return at no charge.

What Famco Chimney Inspection Costs in Alpharetta

Here’s what Alpharetta homeowners can expect to pay for Famco-specific chimney inspection work:

• Level 1 visual inspection: $189 – $249. A top-to-bottom check of the accessible parts of your Famco system with no camera and no disassembly.
• Level 2 camera inspection: $289 – $389. Full video scan of the flue interior, including the Famco cap, damper seat, and connector. This is what we recommend after a storm, before buying or selling a home, or if it’s been more than two years since the last look.
• Level 3 inspection (partial teardown): $499+. Reserved for when a Level 2 camera scan finds something that requires opening a wall or ceiling to inspect hidden sections.

The price moves based on roof pitch, chase height, and how many Famco components need close inspection. We give you the firm number before starting. Call (762) 600-1468 for a free estimate on your Alpharetta home.

Why Alpharetta Homeowners Call Flint Chimney Co Alpharetta for Famco Work

We’ve been at this since 2002 under the Garrison Partners name, and Hank Delano runs our Alpharetta crew the same way he’s run chimney jobs for over two decades: document everything, price it plainly, and stand behind the work in writing. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, so you know who’s in your home. When a Famco part needs replacement, we specify by job, not by margin – if DuraFlex liner, HeatShield resurfacing, or a Gelco sealant is the better fix, we tell you that. And every repair carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it fails inside a year, we come back free.

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