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 they want a straight answer about what their fireplace actually needs, what it will cost, and how the crew will treat the house while the work is done. Dunwoody’s housing stock of 1970s-90s large single-family homes means most chimneys we’re called to have original masonry fireplaces, brick veneer, and – in many cases – prefab metal flues that have quietly reached the end of their useful life. We work to a written care promise on every visit, so the price and the clean-up plan are set before anything starts. Call (229) 459-1048 for a free estimate.
Why Dunwoody Homes Are Different
Dunwoody’s humid subtropical climate does two things to chimneys that drier Atlanta suburbs don’t deal with as aggressively: freeze-thaw cycles in winter spall brick and mortar crowns, and high summer humidity accelerates creosote corrosion inside flues. In neighborhoods like Dunwoody Club Forest, we’ve regularly found that original slate or tile roofs were replaced years ago with heavier architectural shingles, which changes the roof-to-chimney junction and lets water into the chase where the flashing was never reworked. Add in the city’s wooded lots, and creosote buildup happens faster than homeowners expect: a lot of Dunwoody families burn firewood from fallen hardwoods on their own property, and unseasoned oak or hickory produces heavy, sticky creosote that a standard cleaning simply cannot remove in a single visit. The homes are built well, but they’re at the age where original flue tiles and prefab systems are failing on schedule. That’s the reality of the work here.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Dunwoody Services
Most Dunwoody homeowners call us first about a chimney sweep and an inspection, but fireplace repair follow-ups are common once the camera shows what’s really going on inside the flue.
Chimney Sweep in Dunwoody
A Chimney Sweep in Dunwoody removes creosote from the flue, smoke shelf, and firebox, plus the damper assembly. Because so many Dunwoody lots sit densely wooded, we also inspect for animal nests and debris blockages that come with having mature trees close to the roofline. Tarps go down before the sweep begins, and a photo of the cleaned work area is taken before the crew leaves. The written price covers the full job; there is no add-on at the door.
Chimney Inspection in Dunwoody
A Chimney Inspection in Dunwoody is a camera run through the flue, not just a glance at the firebox. Given the number of original prefab metal flues in Dunwoody’s 1970s-90s subdivisions, the camera matters: deteriorated metal often looks fine from the opening but has rust-through or separation higher up. We follow the NFPA 211 Level 1 and Level 2 framework, show you the footage, and tell you plainly what can wait and what cannot.
Fireplace Repair in Dunwoody
Fireplace Repair in Dunwoody covers the mechanical and masonry issues our inspections most often find in Dunwoody: cracked flue tiles from freeze-thaw spalling, deteriorated mortar crowns, failed flashing at the roof line, and outdated prefab systems that are no longer safe to burn. We use professional-grade materials like DuraFlex and Olympia Chimney, and every repair is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it isn’t right, we 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 Dunwoody
We stock and install components from the brands Dunwoody homeowners and builders already trust: DuraFlex liners, Olympia Chimney caps and dampers, and Famco and Copperfield flashing and termination kits. Stocking these locally speeds up most repair turnarounds by days rather than weeks. See our brands for the full range.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Dunwoody, GA
| Service | Typical range in Dunwoody |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (open fireplace) | $189 – $249 |
| Chimney sweep with creosote treatment | $229 – $309 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1) | $129 – $199 |
| Chimney inspection with camera (Level 2) | $249 – $399 |
| Fireplace repair: damper replacement | $249 – $449 |
| Fireplace repair: mortar crown repair | $349 – $599 |
| Fireplace repair: flashing repair | $399 – $749 |
| Fireplace repair: flue tile repair | $649 – $1,199 |
| Prefab metal flue liner replacement | $1,899 – $3,499 |
| Chase cover replacement (custom stainless) | $499 – $949 |
What pushes a Dunwoody job toward the upper end of these ranges is usually a prefab flue that has deteriorated beyond patching, or flashing that was never corrected when the roof was re-shingled with a heavier profile. The price we give is the price you approve before we start, in writing, with no on-the-spot pressure.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Dunwoody
We work throughout Dunwoody, and because crews are dispatched from the brand’s Atlanta office, response time for most appointments is one to two business days from the call.
- Dunwoody Club Forest
- Kingsley
- Vanderlyn
- Georgetown
- Chamblee Dunwoody
Service Area – Cities Near Dunwoody
Kindling Chimney Sweep serves Dunwoody and the surrounding north Atlanta metro. If you’re a little outside the city, we also work in Sandy Springs, GA, Woodstock, GA, Johns Creek, GA, and Tucker, GA. Call (229) 459-1048 and we’ll confirm your address with you directly.
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 appointments are scheduled within one to two business days. Call (229) 459-1048 and a live person will give you the first available slot while you’re on the phone.
Some Dunwoody HOAs require approval for exterior chimney modifications, particularly in neighborhoods with strict architectural review. Interior sweeps and inspections typically need no approval. We’ll tell you what’s exterior-facing so you can check your covenants before we start.
Original prefab metal flues in 1970s-90s Dunwoody builds are the most common reason we recommend replacement. The camera inspection shows exactly what’s failing. If the metal is intact, a standard sweep is usually fine. If it’s rusted through or separated, we’ll show you the footage before any recommendation.
Call Kindling Chimney Sweep at (229) 459-1048 for a free estimate, and we’ll give you a written price before any work begins.
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"First sweep since we bought the house. He put down a drop cloth and used a vacuum so there wasn't a speck of soot anywhere, which with light carpet I was dreading. Showed me the flue on camera."
- Lorraine Petty"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