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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We provide independent Famco chimney cleaning and sweep services throughout Kennesaw, with most inspections completed within a few business days of your call. A standard Famco flue cleaning runs $175-$265, and a Level 2 camera inspection with full photo documentation adds $285-$395. We write the price down before we ask you to decide anything - every scope, every part, every labor line - so nothing changes once we’re on your roof.
This page is for Kennesaw homeowners with Famco chimney caps, dampers, or venting products who need cleaning, inspection, or repair. Whether you’re in a 2018 build off Wade Green Road or a renovated colonial near Kennesaw Mountain with a Famco top-sealing damper that’s sticking, we’ll inspect it, document it, and quote it in writing. Call (678) 535-2204 to schedule. Estimates are free.
How Famco Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Famco chimney caps with galvanized mesh screens - the 3/4-inch mesh on older Famco WC-series caps traps Kennesaw’s heavy pollen and pine debris from the loblolly stands near Allatoona Creek, accelerating rust-through at the crown weld points. We remove the cap, document the crown condition with camera stills, and replace with a 304 stainless Famco cap or a Gelco equivalent that won’t rust out in Georgia humidity.
- Famco top-sealing dampers (TSD series) with silicone rubber gaskets - the gasket hardens after 6-10 years of Kennesaw’s freeze-thaw cycles, losing its seal and leaking conditioned air. During sweep, we test damper closure with a smoke pencil; if the gasket’s shot, we quote a Famco OEM replacement or a HeatShield retrofit that seals the throat without a full rebuild.
- Famco round chimney pots with internal baffles - the baffle plates on CP-series pots collect Class III glazed creosote faster than straight flues because the reduced diameter spikes exhaust velocity and cools the gas prematurely. We rotary-clean with a poly or steel whip matched to the pot’s internal diameter, then camera-verify the baffle channels are clear. Skipping this leaves a fire hazard the next cold snap.
- Famco aluminum dryer vent hoods misinstalled as chimney vents - we’ve found this in Kennesaw townhomes where the original builder used Famco 4-inch dryer hoods on gas fireplace terminations. Aluminum melts at 1,220°F; a gas fireplace exhaust can hit 400-600°F sustained. We flag it immediately, document with thermal readings, and replace with a listed galvanized or stainless termination per NFPA 211.
- Famco wind-directional chimney caps with seized bearings - the WD-series cap rotates on a simple bushing that gums up with creosote and Georgia red clay dust. A seized cap doesn’t vent; it backdrafts. We disassemble the bearing housing during sweep service, clean and lube or replace the bushing, and test rotation before we leave. If the cap body is cracked from ice expansion, we source a replacement through our Haven buying network.
Our Famco Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers, 24/7. We ask your Famco model or series if you know it, the fuel type, and the last service date. You get a 2-hour arrival window and a text when your tech is en route.
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Level 2 inspection with camera scan. We run a chimney camera the full flue length, per NFPA 211 Level 2. For Famco dampers and caps, we photograph the gasket condition, mesh integrity, and any rust patterns. You see what we see on the monitor.
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Written price before work starts. Corrine Halstead’s standing rule: no verbal estimates. We itemize cleaning, parts (OEM Famco or quality aftermarket from DuraFlex, HeatShield, or Gelco), and labor. You approve in writing or we leave - no charge for the inspection if you decline.
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The sweep and any repair. We rotary-clean or hand-brush based on creosote class, replace failed Famco parts with matched specifications, and test all assemblies - damper operation, cap rotation, draft pressure.
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Documented photo record and warranty. Clause 4 of the Haven Standard requires a photo record on every job. You get dated stills, a written scope, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not right, we make it right.
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| Service | Price Range | What Moves It |
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| Famco chimney sweep (Level 1) | $175-$265 | Flue height, creosote class (I vs. III), roof access |
| Level 2 inspection + camera scan | $285-$395 | Number of flues, fireplace vs. insert, documentation needed for insurance |
| Famco cap replacement (stainless) | $340-$580 | Flue size, mesh specification, single vs. multi-flue |
| Famco top-sealing damper rebuild | $425-$695 | Gasket only vs. full mechanism, access difficulty |
| Creosote removal (Class III glazed) | $295-$450 | Thickness, flue diameter, chemical pretreatment required |
Materials come through our Haven buying network - Famco, DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Copperfield - priced without retail markup. A written estimate beats any competitor’s written quote; our Free Second Opinion policy means you pay nothing to compare.
Call (678) 535-2204 for your exact quote. Estimates are free.
Why Kennesaw Homeowners Call Level Two Chimney Kennesaw for Famco Work
We’ve inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and the ones in Kennesaw keep us sharp. The older colonials near Kennesaw Mountain with their original Famco dampers throw surprises almost every season - shifted flue tiles, squirrel nests in WC-series caps, creosote glazing from inefficient fireplace inserts. Corrine Halstead and our crew know the patterns because we’ve documented them, photo by photo, under Clause 4 of the Haven Standard.
Our techs are background-checked, uniformed, and named on your appointment - not rotating subcontractors. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every Famco repair we make. And because we stock DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco alongside Famco parts, we’re not waiting on a single supplier to fix your flue.
We’re independently owned and operated - not a franchise, not affiliated with Famco Corporation. As an independent Famco service provider, we choose the part that solves your problem, not the part that moves inventory.
FAQs
Famco’s warranty on caps and dampers covers manufacturing defects, not installation or maintenance - so who cleans your chimney doesn’t void it. We use OEM Famco parts when the warranty claim requires factory-verified components, and we document part serial numbers on every invoice so your claim has backup. If your Famco cap rusted through in three years, that’s a defect conversation with Famco; we’ll write the condition report you need to open it. Call (678) 535-2204 and we’ll pull your model number and walk you through it.
Common Famco caps, dampers, and replacement gaskets ship to our Kennesaw warehouse within 2-3 business days through our Haven buying network. For discontinued Famco series - the pre-2015 TSD dampers with the old lever arm, for example - we fabricate a HeatShield or Gelco retrofit that meets or exceeds the original spec. We never leave a flue open waiting on a backorder. Call (678) 535-2204 to check stock on your specific model.
Repair the damper if the frame is sound and only the gasket or hinge is failed - typically $425-$695. Replace the throat only if the smoke chamber above it is deteriorated or the damper frame is rusted through, which we confirm with camera evidence, not a flashlight guess. In Kennesaw’s clay-heavy soil zones, we’ve seen masonry shift crack smoke chamber walls; fixing the damper alone ignores the real problem. We show you the camera footage and write both options with prices. Call (678) 535-2204 for a free inspection.
NFPA 211 says annually for wood-burning systems, and we agree - especially with Kennesaw’s temperature swings that promote condensation and accelerated creosote buildup. Gas fireplaces with Famco venting need inspection every 1-2 years for corrosion and debris, though they typically produce minimal soot. If you burn more than three cords of oak or hickory per season, or if your Famco cap’s mesh is visibly clogged, schedule sooner. Call (678) 535-2204 to set a recurring annual appointment.
Class I creosote becomes Class III glazed creosote, which standard brushes won’t remove and which ignites at lower temperatures. A blocked Famco cap or seized damper backdrafts carbon monoxide into living space - we’ve measured CO spillage above 200 ppm on neglected systems. In Kennesaw, our dry winters and sudden cold snaps mean fireplaces get heavy use before flues are inspected. The camera inspection costs nothing if you decline work; the fire department visit costs considerably more. Call (678) 535-2204 to book before burning season.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Level Two Chimney Kennesaw at Level Two Chimney Kennesaw, serving Kennesaw and nearby areas.