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.
Fast, Reliable Chimney Sweep Across Norcross
A chimney sweep in Norcross typically costs between $189 and $379 for a standard cleaning with a Level 1 inspection, and most homes we visit are done in about 90 minutes. If you’re in Beaver Ruin, Pinckneyville, or Historic Norcross and you haven’t had the flue looked at in a year or two, that’s the number to plan around. We are Kindling Chimney Alpharetta, and we serve Norcross with background-checked technicians who put shoe covers and drop cloths down before anything else. Call (762) 225-2593 and you’ll get a live person, not a voicemail tree.
Why Kindling Chimney Alpharetta Is Norcross’s Preferred Chimney Sweep Company
Norcross homeowners call us because we do something most chimney companies won’t: we hand you a written price before any work starts, and we show you camera footage of your flue before we recommend anything. No pressure, no “while we’re here” add-ons. The 365-Day Done Right Promise backs every sweep, inspection, and repair, so if something isn’t right, we come back and make it right. Danny Cortes leads our team, and he’s built the service around one idea: a family should never wonder what the crew will do or what the bill will be.
We know the difference between a 1962 ranch in Pinckneyville and a Victorian in Historic Norcross. Those older chimneys need a softer hand than a modern chase. Our technicians are trained to read the masonry before they ever run a brush. That matters here more than almost anywhere else in Gwinnett County, because Norcross has a lot of original brick and clay tile still in service. We also carry a photo of the clean-up before we leave, every single job, so you can see exactly what the floors looked like when we walked out.
Dispatch is coordinated from our Atlanta office, and crews serve Norcross locally. Scheduling a sweep in Norcross usually happens within a few days of your call, and we’ll give you a firm arrival window, not a four-hour maybe.
Styles & brands we work with
Fireplace Cleaning in Norcross
Fireplace cleaning in Norcross is the service most homeowners book once a year, usually before the handful of cold snaps when the fireplace actually gets lit. We remove the soot and creosote from the firebox, smoke shelf, damper, and flue, then run a Level 1 inspection to confirm everything is sound. The work is quiet enough that kids asleep upstairs won’t wake up, and we use pet-safe products where there is a choice. Most standard fireplace cleanings in Norcross run $189 to $279, depending on the amount of buildup.
Creosote and Soot Removal
Wood fires in Norcross produce creosote, and creosote is what starts chimney fires. First-degree creosote is a light soot that brushes out easily. Second and third-degree creosote are sticky or glazed and take more work. We use soft-bristle brushes and, when needed, low-pressure tools that won’t damage the softer Atlanta brick so common in Historic Norcross chimneys.
Annual Sweep for Occasional Burners
Even if you only burn a few fires each winter, damp Georgia air mixes with leftover creosote and can create an acidic residue that eats at clay tile liners. An annual sweep catches that before it becomes a liner replacement. For most Norcross homes, once a year is the right cadence, and we’ll note the recommended next visit date on your invoice.
Chimney Services in Norcross
Chimney services in Norcross go beyond the sweep. In this city, the older housing stock means we spend a lot of time on inspections, liner evaluations, crown repairs, and relining. A Level 1 inspection is included with every sweep and covers what we can see. A Level 2 inspection adds camera scoping of the full flue and runs $99 to $199. When we find cracks or gaps, you’ll see them on our screen before we ever quote a repair.
Level 2 Camera Inspection
In 1950s and 1960s neighborhoods like Beaver Ruin and Pinckneyville, original clay tile liners are the weak point. Hairline cracks let heat and gases reach the masonry around the flue. A camera inspection shows exactly where the cracks are, how wide they are, and whether a liner is actually needed. You don’t have to take our word for it, because you’ll be looking at the same footage we are.
DuraFlex Liner Installation
When a clay liner is cracked beyond repair, we install a DuraFlex stainless steel liner sized to your flue. The job includes a new top plate, rain cap, and insulation as needed. In Norcross, a full liner replacement typically runs $2,400 to $4,200 depending on flue height and access. We’ll give you a written price before we start, and the liner carries a manufacturer warranty through the brand, not just our word.
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 Norcross
We stock DuraFlex liner components, HeatShield resurfacing material, and Olympia Chimney caps and dampers for fast turnaround on Norcross jobs. When a repair calls for a brand-specific part, we don’t order from a catalog and make you wait two weeks; we pull from our own inventory. We service and repair chimneys built by any manufacturer, but we prefer installing brands we can stand behind because we’ve seen them hold up through Georgia humidity and storm seasons. If your existing chimney was built with Gelco or Copperfield components, those are brands our technicians know well.
See the difference
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AfterCommon Chimney Sweep Problems We See in Norcross Homes
- Soft Atlanta brick flaking after wire brushing. Historic Norcross chimneys were built with brick that’s softer and more porous than modern material. Aggressive wire brushing grinds the surface and accelerates spalling. We use soft-bristle brushes and low-pressure methods specifically to protect this brick.
- Cracked clay tile liners in 1950s – 1970s homes. Beaver Ruin and Pinckneyville are full of ranches and split-levels with original clay liners. Decades of heating and cooling plus storm-driven moisture cracks them. We find these on camera during Level 2 inspections more often than any other defect.
- Spalling and crown damage from Norcross thunderstorms. High humidity and frequent heavy rain wear down chimney crowns and flashing. Water gets into the masonry, freezes on the rare cold night, and pops the brick face. Crown repair is a recurring need across Norcross, not a one-time fix.
- Drafting problems misdiagnosed as dirty flues. Sometimes a smoky fireplace isn’t creosote. It’s a cracked flue tile or a leaking crown changing the draft. We camera-scope before recommending a sweep alone, so you don’t pay for a cleaning that won’t fix the actual problem.
Pricing for Chimney Sweep in Norcross, GA
A standard chimney sweep with Level 1 inspection in Norcross runs $189 to $379. Fireplace cleaning alone is $189 to $279. A Level 2 camera inspection is $99 to $199, and full liner replacements start around $2,400. What changes the price is flue height, the amount of creosote, and whether the chimney has been serviced in the last two years. We give you a written price before any work begins, and that price doesn’t change mid-job. Call (762) 225-2593 for a free estimate, and you’ll know the number before we arrive.
We Also Serve Cities Near Norcross
Our crews work throughout the northern Atlanta suburbs. In addition to Chimney Sweep in Norcross, we serve Buford, Suwanee, Duluth, and Alpharetta. If you’re in any of those areas, the same Chimney Sweep standards apply: written pricing, camera evidence, shoe covers, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving Norcross, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Norcross 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 Sweep in Norcross
Once a year, even if you rarely light a fire. Norcross humidity works on your chimney all year, not just during burning season. Moisture gets behind the crown and flashing, and a Level 1 inspection during your annual sweep catches small spalling before it becomes a rebuilt chimney. For a specific recommendation based on your home’s age and use, call (762) 225-2593 and we’ll walk you through it.
Because the original Atlanta brick is softer and more porous than modern brick, and aggressive tools grind the face right off. Flaking during a sweep is almost always tool damage, not normal wear. We use soft-bristle brushes and low-pressure equipment on every Norcross chimney, especially in the historic district, and we’ll tell you if previous cleaning already caused damage that needs repair.
Yes, and you should insist on it. We camera-scope the flue during a Level 2 inspection and show you the footage on our screen before we quote any liner work. In Norcross, where older clay tile liners are common, you’ll sometimes see first-degree creosote that sweeps off easily and no liner work needed. Other times, you’ll see cracked tiles that genuinely need a DuraFlex liner. Either way, you’ll see it with your own eyes. Call (762) 225-2593 to schedule an inspection with camera verification.
Cracked clay tile liners and water-damaged crowns. Those neighborhoods are full of 1950s to 1970s homes, and the original liners have been expanding and contracting through Georgia’s wet, humid years for half a century. On a 1958 ranch in Pinckneyville, our tech found a first-degree creosote glaze and a cracked clay tile flue liner during a Level 2 inspection. We camera-scoped the flue to show the homeowner the exact cracks, then installed a DuraFlex stainless liner and repaired the spalled chimney crown before relining the smoke chamber. That’s a typical repair path for the area.
They often do. Norcross code enforcement is strict about chimney safety, especially for rental properties and homes in the historic district. Landlords should expect to provide documentation of a Level 1 or Level 2 inspection when the chimney is in use or when a tenant reports drafting issues. We provide a written report with photos after every inspection, which satisfies most local requirements. Call (762) 225-2593 and we’ll tell you what your property needs.
Written by Danny Cortes, Owner at Kindling Chimney Alpharetta, serving Norcross since 2003.