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 Roswell, GA
A standard chimney sweep in Roswell typically runs $189 – $289, and most homeowners book one every 1 – 2 years depending on how often they burn fires through the winter. Roswell’s mix of 1970s – 1990s suburban homes and original historic brick chimneys means the right cleaning method depends heavily on what your flue is made of. Flint Chimney Sweep handles both, with a written price before any work starts and a full-year guarantee on every repair. Call (762) 600-1468 to schedule.
Why Roswell Homes Are Different
Roswell’s housing stock splits into two very different chimney situations, and the wrong approach on one side causes real damage. In the Historic District and older neighborhoods near Canton Street and Mimosa Boulevard, original chimneys were built with handmade brick and lime mortar. Those materials are softer than anything used today. A stiff wire brush or an acidic chemical cleaner that works fine on modern clay tile will gouge the brick face and dissolve the old mortar joints. That’s why those chimneys need soft-brick cleaning methods and, often, repointing with a lime-based mortar that flexes with the house instead of cracking it.
The rest of Roswell – think Crabapple, East Cobb border streets, and the subdivisions built between 1970 and 1995 – has a different story. Those homes mostly have prefabricated metal chimneys paired with wood-burning fireplaces. Metal flues have their own failure mode: the inner liner corrodes from creosote acids, and you won’t see it from the hearth. Roswell’s humid summers add another layer. Moisture works into older masonry and causes efflorescence, the white mineral staining on brick, and spalling, where the brick face flakes away. Both are signs the chimney isn’t drying out properly.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Roswell Services
Most Roswell calls start with one of two things: a chimney that hasn’t been cleaned in years, or a concern that came up during a home inspection. All three of our core services below have their own Roswell page with pricing, process, and what to expect.
Chimney Sweep in Roswell
A Chimney Sweep in Roswell starts with a visual check of the firebox, damper, and flue, then a full cleaning with the right tools for your chimney type. In Roswell’s 1980s-era homes, we often find a “smoky ghost” – a dark stain around the damper from backdrafting. Tightly sealed houses create negative pressure that pulls smoke back into the room instead of up the flue. We’ll flag that during the sweep and explain whether a make-up air vent is worth considering. Every sweep ends with a photo report and a written condition note.
Chimney Inspection in Roswell
A Chimney Inspection in Roswell goes beyond what you can see from the firebox. We scope the flue with a camera and document everything: cracked tiles, gaps in the mortar joints, water entry, and in prefabricated metal chimneys, corrosion of the inner liner. For Roswell’s older masonry chimneys, the camera catches what soft brick hides: internal joint separation that looks fine on the outside but lets heat and gases reach combustible framing. The report you get is yours to keep, with photos, measured findings, and a clear list of what’s urgent and what can wait.
Chimney Repair in Roswell
When Chimney Repair in Roswell is needed, the written estimate tells you exactly what’s being done and what it costs before we start. Common Roswell repair jobs include crown repair, where the concrete cap atop the chimney gets rebuilt to stop water, flue relining (replacing the inner liner that channels smoke safely out of the house), and repointing of historic brick chimneys where the original lime mortar has begun to crumble. Every repair carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if a covered repair fails within one year, we return at no charge and make it right.
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 Roswell
We work with HeatShield cerfractory flue sealant, Gelco chimney caps and chase covers, and Olympia Chimney and Famco components for prefabricated systems. Most Roswell repair jobs we can complete the same week we quote, because the parts are specified by job and sourced locally where available. See our brands for the full list of what we install and service.
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Here are typical price ranges for the chimney work we do in Roswell. Every job gets a written price before any work starts, so the number on the invoice is the number you approved.
| Service | Typical range in Roswell |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (open fireplace) | $189 – $289 |
| Chimney sweep with heavy creosote buildup | $249 – $349 |
| Chimney sweep for prefabricated metal chimney | $199 – $299 |
| Level 1 chimney inspection (visual, no tools) | $99 – $189 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection (camera scope) | $249 – $449 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $850 |
| Flue relining | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| Partial repointing (10 – 15 sq ft) | $900 – $2,000 |
In Roswell, two things push pricing up: historic brick chimneys that need lime-based mortar and hand-tooled repointing instead of standard cement work, and metal prefabs where the inner liner has corroded enough that replacement parts are no longer made. The written estimate covers all of that before you commit.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Roswell
We cover the entire Roswell furnace and fireplace service area, from the historic streets near the town square to the suburban cul-de-sacs on the east side of GA-400. Typical scheduling in Roswell is within the same week, often sooner.
- Historic District and Canton Street
- Crabapple
- East Roswell / Hembree Road corridor
- Horseshoe Bend
- Martins Landing
Service Area – Cities Near Roswell
Flint Chimney Sweep also serves homeowners in Alpharetta, GA, Duluth, GA, Lawrenceville, GA, and Stone Mountain, GA. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from the Atlanta office, but every Roswell job is handled by a local Roswell crew.
Serving Roswell, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Roswell 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 Roswell
Most standard sweeps in Roswell take 45 – 90 minutes from setup to final walkthrough. Historic masonry chimneys with heavier creosote or damaged mortar may run longer, and camera inspections add time. We’ll give you a window when you book and call before we arrive.
Most routine sweeps and inspections need no permit. Repairs that change the chimney structure, like a full rebuild, may trigger Roswell building code requirements. We’ll tell you during the estimate if your job needs one, and the written scope spells out who handles the filing.
Most Roswell homeowners get on the schedule within the same week they call, often within 48 hours depending on the season. Fall and early winter fill up faster, so if you want a sweep before the first fire of the year, book four to six weeks out. Call (762) 600-1468 and a live person will get you scheduled.
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 Roswell Customers Say
"Sweep showed up on time, in uniform, and ran a tight job. Cleaned the flue, inspected the firebox, and gave me a short written report. Veteran-run and it shows."
- Walt R."Good work on the damper replacement. Had to wait for a part for a few days, but they stayed in touch."
- Glenn D."Level 2 inspection before we bought the house. Report was detailed and saved us from a bad surprise."
- Archie M.