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 Dunwoody, GA
Kindling Chimney Sweep is the chimney company Dunwoody homeowners call when a fireplace stops drafting right, a brick chimney starts shedding mortar, or an inspection turns up something that needs a straight answer. Most of the fireplaces we work on here sit in 1970s to early-2000s homes, and a lot of them show the same three things: cracked clay flue liners, spalled brick from freeze-thaw cycles, and caps that were never installed. If you’re not sure what your chimney actually needs, call (762) 225-2593 and we’ll walk you through what we’d look at first.
Why Dunwoody Homes Are Different
Dunwoody’s housing stock does not behave like the newer construction you see up in Cumming or over in Milton. Most of the chimneys we work on here were built with original clay flue liners, and after decades of hot fires followed by humid Georgia summers, those liners crack. Once a liner cracks, the chimney still looks fine from the outside. Inside, though, heat and gases can reach framing that was never designed to touch them. In the Dunwoody Village area especially, we regularly find original brick chimneys where the mortar joints have turned soft and sandy from years of rain and winter cold snaps. The mortar erodes, water gets behind the brick, and the freeze-thaw cycles do the rest. That means more repointing and crown repair here than we typically see in neighboring Sandy Springs or Roswell, where the mix of housing ages skews a little newer.
Prefab metal chimneys are common in Dunwoody too, and many of them are reaching the end of their expected service life. These units were often rated for twenty to thirty years, and plenty of them were installed when the house was built. They can look fine from the living room while the metal chase on the roof has rusted through. We also see a pattern that surprises new Dunwoody homeowners: fireplaces that were rarely used by the previous owner, so the chimney was never capped, and a squirrel or bird moved in. A chimney cap is cheap insurance against a nest that blocks the flue and pushes smoke back into the house.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Dunwoody Services
Three services cover nearly every call we make in Dunwoody. Here’s how each one works in this city’s specific housing stock, and a link to the full Dunwoody page for each.
Chimney Sweep in Dunwoody
A Chimney Sweep in Dunwoody here usually involves more than just brushing out soot. Because many Dunwoody fireplaces see occasional winter use rather than nightly burns, creosote builds up slowly but often sits longer, hardening into a glaze that’s tougher to remove. Our crews also check for blockages from nests and debris, which are common in older brick chimneys in neighborhoods like Dunwoody Village where caps weren’t original equipment. The work is done with drop cloths down and shoe covers on, and we use pet-safe products where there’s a choice.
Chimney Inspection in Dunwoody
Dunwoody homes with original clay tile liners are exactly the kind of chimneys that benefit from a Level 2 Chimney Inspection in Dunwoody. A camera inspection shows what the naked eye can’t: hairline cracks in the flue, deteriorated mortar joints inside the smoke chamber, or water damage in the chase. We photograph what we find and show you the images so you’re never deciding from a technician’s summary alone. For homes built before 2000, we recommend a camera inspection any time the fireplace changes hands or before the first fire of a season after one has sat unused.
Fireplace Repair in Dunwoody
Older Dunwoody fireplaces tend to need specific repairs: cracked firebrick, failing dampers, and brick crowns that have opened up to rainwater. Some people assume they need a whole new chimney when what they actually need is targeted Fireplace Repair in Dunwoody. When a liner or crown needs replacing, we use professional-grade materials from brands like DuraFlex and Olympia Chimney so the repair is built to last. Nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can see for yourself, and we’ll tell you honestly when a crack is cosmetic and can wait.
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 Dunwoody
We install and service parts from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield. Because we work on so many older Dunwoody chimneys, we keep common replacement parts and hardware on hand, which shortens turnaround on straightforward repairs. See our brands page for full details on what we carry and why we chose these manufacturers.
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| Service | Typical range in Dunwoody |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep | $189 – $289 |
| Level 1 inspection | $99 – $199 |
| Level 2 camera inspection | $249 – $449 |
| Chimney cap supply and install | $150 – $400 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $900 |
| Repointing (partial, 10 – 20 sq ft) | $400 – $1,200 |
| Fireplace damper replacement | $250 – $600 |
| Firebrick repair (refractory patch) | $200 – $500 |
| Prefab chimney chase cover | $300 – $800 |
| Full flue liner replacement | $2,500 – $6,500 |
What pushes a Dunwoody job toward the top of these ranges is usually access: steeper roof pitches on the two-story traditional homes, or a chase that’s difficult to reach safely. What never changes is that you get a written price before any work starts. You’ll know the number, see the reason for it, and decide without pressure.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Dunwoody
We work throughout Dunwoody and the surrounding area, from the older sections south of Mount Vernon to the newer subdivisions east of Peachtree Industrial. These neighborhoods represent the range of homes we see most often:
- Dunwoody Village
- Georgetown
- Vanderlyn
- Kingsley
- Wynterhall
Most Dunwoody addresses can be scheduled within a few days, and we’ll give you a firm window before the crew arrives. We cover the entire city, no trip fees added for any neighborhood here.
Service Area – Cities Near Dunwoody
Our Dunwoody crews also serve homeowners in nearby communities. If you’re in Alpharetta, GA, Acworth, GA, Canton, GA, or Buford, GA, we’d be glad to help with the same written pricing and C.A.R.E. values on every visit. Call us and let us know which city you’re in; we’ll route you to the right team.
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 Company in Dunwoody
Most Dunwoody addresses can be scheduled within three to five business days, and we’ll give you a confirmed arrival window before the crew comes out. Peak fall season books faster, so if you want a sweep before the first cold snap, call (762) 225-2593 early.
Most standard sweeps, inspections, and minor repairs don’t require a permit in Dunwoody. Larger structural work, like a full rebuild, may fall under city permit requirements. We’ll tell you during the estimate whether your job falls into that category, and the written price will account for it.
Yes. We work in every Dunwoody neighborhood, from Dunwoody Village north to Georgetown and east toward Peachtree Industrial. There’s no trip fee added, and the same C.A.R.E. values apply on every call: shoe covers and drop cloths down, nothing moved without asking, and a photo of the clean-up before we leave.
If you have questions about your chimney, or you’re ready to book a sweep or inspection in Dunwoody, call (762) 225-2593 for a free estimate. A live person answers, day or night.
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 Dunwoody Customers Say
"We have a toddler and a cat and the tech was great about keeping doors closed and not leaving tools out. Cleaned the fireplace spotless and left a photo of the finished flue."
- Perry Osei"Nice sweep and inspection. He was running a little behind and arrived toward the end of the window, but called to let me know and was tidy and thorough once here."
- Yvonne Castro"Smoke was coming back into the room. He found a blockage, cleared it, and cleaned up so well you'd never know he was here. Kind and patient explaining it all to me."
- Caitlin Mercer