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
Kindling Chimney Sweep is the chimney company Roswell families call when they want a straight answer, a written price, and a crew that leaves the house as clean as they found it. Roswell’s mix of early-1900s Craftsman homes, mid-century brick ranches, and newer subdivision builds means no two chimneys here behave the same way. What they share is Roswell’s humid climate, which pushes moisture into mortar and accelerates creosote buildup during cold snaps. If you need a sweep, an inspection, or a repair, call (762) 225-2593 and a live person will answer.
Why Roswell Homes Are Different
Walk the Historic District off Canton Street and you’ll see chimneys that have stood for a century. Many of those early-1900s Craftsman and Victorian homes still run their original masonry chimneys, often with no clay tile liner. The mortar between those bricks has had 80 to 120 years of Roswell humidity working on it. In plenty of cases it has turned to sand. A technician who knows old Roswell chimneys will tell you the bricks are “weeping” when moisture pushes salts out through the face, and that a stainless steel liner is the only real fix before another fire gets lit.
The postwar neighborhoods around Roswell, the 1950s through 1980s brick ranches and split-levels, often have masonry chimneys with clay tile liners that are now cracked from decades of freeze-thaw cycles. Roswell’s humid subtropical summers soak the crown and brick, then winter dips below freezing and the trapped water expands. That’s how spalling starts: brick faces pop off, flue tiles split, and water finds its way into the firebox. Newer subdivisions have factory-built units that need their own kind of attention, usually less brick work and more component replacement.
What this means in practical terms: a chimney sweep in Roswell is rarely just a sweep. Our technicians are trained to look for the moisture damage that Roswell’s climate causes, and to tell you honestly when a sweep is all you need versus when the chimney needs real repair work first.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Roswell Services
Roswell homeowners call us most often for two things: a full chimney sweep before burning season, and a Level 2 inspection when buying or selling a home in the area. Here’s what each involves locally.
Chimney Sweep in Roswell
A proper sweep in Roswell removes creosote from the flue walls, the smoke shelf, and the firebox. In older Roswell chimneys, unlined or with failing mortar, this is delicate work because aggressive brushing can do more damage to already-soft brick. We use brushes sized to your flue and run a camera through before and after so you see exactly what came out and what the flue looks like now. Floors stay protected with drop cloths and shoe covers from the moment the crew arrives. Chimney Sweep in Roswell
Chimney Inspection in Roswell
Roswell’s housing stock makes inspections genuinely important here. Between the unlined historic chimneys, the cracked tile liners in mid-century homes, and the factory-built units in newer neighborhoods, there is a lot to assess. A Level 2 inspection includes a camera scan of the entire flue, which is the only way to see what’s happening inside an old Roswell chimney without tearing into walls. Buyers and sellers in neighborhoods like the Historic District and Crabapple depend on this before closing. Chimney Inspection in Roswell
Fireplace Repair in Roswell
Fireplace repair in Roswell covers everything from replacing a cracked firebrick panel to rebuilding a spalled chimney crown. The humid climate means water damage drives most of the repair work we see, especially on older masonry. We repair with professional-grade materials from ChimneySaver, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney, and we always show you camera evidence of the damage before quoting the fix. Nothing gets recommended without proof you can see yourself. Fireplace Repair in Roswell
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 on and install parts from HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco. Because these are the brands we trust for flue repair and relining jobs, we keep common components available locally, which means less waiting when a Roswell chimney needs a listed repair. See the full list on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Roswell |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (Level 1) | $179 – $249 |
| Chimney sweep with minor glazed creosote treatment | $249 – $349 |
| Heavy glazed creosote removal (Level 2 treatment) | $349 – $599 |
| Level 1 inspection (visual, no camera) | $99 – $199 |
| Level 2 inspection (camera scan included) | $199 – $399 |
| Chimney cap replacement or install | $149 – $399 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $800 |
| Firebrick replacement (per panel, labor included) | $199 – $449 |
| Stainless steel liner installation | $1,800 – $4,000 |
| Flue tile repair (single tile) | $250 – $600 |
Roswell’s older housing stock pushes some jobs toward the higher end of these ranges. A historic chimney with failing mortar may need more prep work before a liner can go in, and glazed creosote is more common in homes where fires have run hot and frequent. Whatever the job, you get a written price before any work begins, with no on-the-spot pressure to add anything.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Roswell
We work across Roswell, including the historic homes near Canton Street, the established neighborhoods around Crabapple, and the newer subdivisions east of Highway 400. Most Roswell appointments are scheduled within a few days, with morning and afternoon windows available.
- Historic District
- Crabapple
- East Cobb border neighborhoods
- Willow Springs
- Martin’s Landing
Service Area – Cities Near Roswell
Kindling Chimney Sweep serves Roswell and the surrounding north metro area. We also work in Alpharetta, GA, Holly Springs, GA, Duluth, GA, and Acworth, GA. If you’re just outside Roswell, call and we’ll confirm coverage for your street.
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 Roswell appointments are scheduled within a few days. We run morning and afternoon windows across Roswell and the surrounding north metro area, so you’re not waiting a week to get someone out. Call (762) 225-2593 and we’ll find the soonest slot that fits your schedule.
Some Roswell HOAs, particularly in newer subdivisions, have rules about visible exterior changes like chimney caps. A sweep or inspection rarely needs approval. For cap replacement or crown work, check your HOA covenant first. We can tell you what’s visible from the street before you file anything.
Yes. Roswell’s humid summers saturate the brick and mortar, then winter freezes push that trapped water outward. That’s the freeze-thaw cycle, and it causes spalling bricks and cracked flue tiles over time. Plenty of Roswell homes need moisture-related repair before burning season starts.
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
"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"Good careful work. The only hiccup was the inspection report took a few days to arrive by email, but I just had to ask once. The sweep itself was spotless."
- Simone Beckett"Booked the annual sweep. No mess at all, he vacuumed the hearth and even wiped down the mantel. Quiet worker, respectful of the house. Fire draws beautifully now."
- Hank Delgado