Level 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.
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Before
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We provide independent Famco chimney liner and rebuild service in Kennesaw, with most liner replacements completed in one day and full rebuilds typically scheduled across two to three days depending on weather. Every job starts with a written price before any work begins - no verbal estimates that change once we’re on your roof. If you own a Famco chimney component and need liner replacement, partial rebuild, or full chimney rebuild in Kennesaw, call us at (678) 535-2204 for a free estimate with camera documentation included.
Corrine Halstead and our crew have worked on Famco products throughout Kennesaw, including the older two-story colonials near Kennesaw Mountain where clay flue liners and galvanized chase covers from the mid-2000s are starting to show their age. We write it down before we ask you to decide anything.
How Famco Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Famco chimney caps and chase covers (galvanized steel series) - The galvanized coating on Famco caps installed in Kennesaw homes during the 2005-2015 building boom often fails at the seams first, not the field. Our humidity swings from March through November accelerate the white rust that starts at rolled edges. We replace with 304 or 316 stainless steel matched to your chase dimensions, not another galvanized cap that’ll repeat the cycle in eight years.
- Famco round chimney pots and flue extenders (terracotta and concrete composite lines) - These crack from thermal shock when Kennesaw’s hard freezes hit after a warm burn cycle. A cracked pot funnels water directly onto the flue liner crown, spalling the brick below. We remove the pot, assess the liner top for water damage, and reset with a proper flue-top seal or replace the pot if the crack has compromised structural integrity.
- Famco stainless steel chimney liner collars and adaptors - The rolled-seam collars on earlier Famco flexible liner kits can work loose where the corrugated section meets the smooth collar, especially on gas conversions that cycle more frequently than wood. We find this on inspection camera as a shadow gap at the joint. Our fix: remove the collar, reseat with high-temp sealant rated for the fuel type, and add a mechanical lock if the original crimp has fatigued.
- Famco chimney chase pans (flat-top galvanized designs) - The flat-top geometry pools water at the center, and Famco’s standard drip-edge height on pre-2012 pans is marginal for Kennesaw’s rainfall volume. We see rust-through at the center weld seam first. Our replacement uses a crowned or peaked stainless design with a minimum 2-inch drip edge, fabricated to the chase opening we measure on site.
- Famco damper assemblies in prefab fireplace systems - The cast-aluminum throat dampers in certain Famco prefab units fatigue at the hinge pin after 10-15 years of seasonal cycling. The symptom homeowners notice: the damper won’t fully close or makes a grinding sound. We source the correct replacement damper by model number, or fabricate a stainless adaptor if the original Famco part is discontinued, always verifying proper draft draw with a manometer before we leave.
Our Famco Chimney Liner & Rebuild Process
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Call and schedule your NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection. A live person answers, day or night. We book your appointment, assign a named technician, and text you when they’re en route.
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Camera-scan diagnostics. We run a chimney camera the full flue length, document liner condition, joint integrity, and any spalling or gaps. You get the stills and footage before we discuss price.
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Written scope and price. We specify Famco OEM versus quality aftermarket parts (DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco) based on availability, warranty implications, and your budget. No work starts until you have the written price in hand - Haven Standard Clause 1.
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Repair or rebuild execution. Liner pulls, partial rebuilds, or full chimney rebuilds are completed by background-checked, uniformed techs. License numbers are provided on request.
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Post-work testing and documentation. We pressure-test or smoke-test as appropriate, run final camera verification, and deliver your documented photo record - Haven Standard Clause 4, same as we’ve done since 2009.
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365-Day Done Right Promise activation. Your written warranty is stamped and delivered. If it’s not done right, we make it right.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Famco stainless steel liner replacement (flexible) | $2,800 - $4,500 | Flue height, number of bends, insulation wrap required |
| Famco liner collar/adaptor repair or replacement | $340 - $680 | Accessibility, fuel-type rating, OEM vs. aftermarket |
| Partial chimney rebuild (above roofline) | $3,200 - $6,800 | Linear feet of brick, scaffold needs, crown reconstruction |
| Full chimney rebuild | $8,500 - $14,000+ | Foundation to cap, liner integration, hearth extension |
| Famco chase cover replacement (stainless) | $890 - $1,650 | Chase dimensions, gauge of steel, drip-edge height |
These are Kennesaw-market ranges based on material costs through our Haven buying network and local labor rates. Your exact price comes after inspection, in writing, with no obligation. Call (678) 535-2204 for a free estimate.
Why Kennesaw Homeowners Call Level Two Chimney Kennesaw for Famco Work
We’ve inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and every one started with a written price and ended with a documented record. Corrine Halstead runs this operation on one rule: nobody guesses at what they’re paying for. Our techs know Famco product lines well enough to spot the difference between a discontinued part and a part that’s just hard to find. When Famco OEM isn’t available or isn’t the right value, we pull from DuraFlex, HeatShield, or Gelco through our Haven network - never a mystery brand. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every liner and rebuild we touch. Calls are answered live, 24 hours a day.
FAQs
Using an independent service provider like Level Two Chimney Kennesaw does not automatically void a Famco warranty, but warranty coverage on original parts is limited to defects in manufacturing and does not extend to damage from water intrusion, improper installation, or normal wear. We document pre-existing condition with camera footage so there’s no dispute about what failed and why. For a free assessment of what’s covered versus what isn’t, call (678) 535-2204.
Most flexible stainless steel liner replacements are completed in one day, with the firebox out of service overnight for sealant cure if required. Full rebuilds with integrated liner replacement typically run two to three days depending on masonry cure times and weather. We schedule with your availability and never rush cure times. Call (678) 535-2204 to book a slot that works for you.
Many Famco parts from the 1990s and 2000s are discontinued, but we cross-reference dimensions and fuel ratings to source compatible replacements from Olympia Chimney, Copperfield, or our Haven network. When no direct replacement exists, we fabricate adaptors in stainless steel and document the modification for your records. Bring us your model number or old part - estimates are free.
The camera tells the story. Isolated liner gaps or a single cracked flue tile often justify spot repair or relining. Multiple cracked tiles, shifting flue segments, or visible daylight through mortar joints indicate structural movement that relining alone won’t solve. We show you the footage, explain what we found in plain terms, and write down both options with prices before you decide. Call (678) 535-2204 to schedule your inspection.
A compromised liner allows heat, sparks, and combustion gases to reach combustible framing - the leading cause of chimney fires and carbon monoxide intrusion in residential systems. In Kennesaw’s older colonials with balloon framing, that risk travels fast. We don’t use scare tactics; we use camera evidence. If your liner is sound, we’ll say so. If it’s not, we’ll show you why. Either way, the estimate is free - call (678) 535-2204.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Level Two Chimney Kennesaw at Level Two Chimney Kennesaw, serving Kennesaw and nearby areas.