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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A Level 2 chimney inspection and sweep for a typical Marietta home runs $289-$425, with most appointments completed in 90 minutes and a written price delivered before any work starts. Our Chimney Cleaning & Sweep team serves properties from historic Marietta Square to East Cobb’s newer subdivisions, dispatching from our Atlanta office with crews who know the difference between a 150-year-old lime-mortar chimney and a failing 1980s prefab firebox. Call (678) 535-2204 to book - estimates are free, and a live person answers the phone 24 hours a day.
Why Level Two Chimney Kennesaw Is Marietta’s Preferred Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Company
We’ve completed more than 38,000 chimney inspections and cleanings since 2009, and a significant share of those have been in Cobb County. Marietta homeowners leave reviews that mention the same things: the camera footage shown on a tablet before any quote is given, the written price that doesn’t change, and the photo record emailed afterward. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise means if something isn’t right, we make it right - no argument, no delay.
Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Atlanta office, but the technician who arrives at your Marietta door is a background-checked, uniformed crew member with a license number you can verify. You’ll get a text when they’re on the way, and they’ll arrive with the DuraFlex and HeatShield materials needed for most same-visit repairs. No “we’ll order that and come back” - unless it’s truly unusual, it’s on the truck.
What separates us in Marietta specifically is inventory. The volume of aging prefabricated zero-clearance fireplaces here - units built into ranch and split-level homes from the 1970s and 1980s - means we stock replacement panels, dampers, and firebox components that other companies special-order. That saves a return trip.
Our Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Services in Marietta
Level 1 Inspection
A Level 1 inspection is a visual examination of the readily accessible portions of your chimney and appliance. In Marietta, this suits newer East Cobb homes with decorative gas-log fireplaces that see light use. We’ll check the firebox, damper, and flue opening for obstructions or obvious deterioration. It’s the minimum NFPA 211 requires annually, but for many Marietta properties - especially those with multiple appliances or older systems - it’s not enough.
Level 2 Inspection
Level 2 is our default for Marietta, and it’s what most homes here actually need. We run a camera the full length of the flue liner, inspect the smoke chamber, attic, and exterior, and document everything with photos. Clause 4 of the Haven Standard requires this photo record on every job - we’ve done it since 2009. For multi-fireplace properties in East Cobb or along Whitlock Avenue, where one chimney chase might serve a wood fireplace, gas insert, and furnace vent, Level 2 is the only inspection that captures the condition of every flue and every appliance connection. We find cracked firebox panels, corroded prefab components, and third-degree creosote that a Level 1 would miss entirely.
Creosote Removal
Creosote builds in three classes. First-degree is flaky soot - we brush it out. Second-degree is harder, tar-like deposits requiring rotary chains or whips. Third-degree is glazed, hardened creosote that can fuel a chimney fire; it demands chemical treatment or mechanical removal with specialized equipment. In Marietta, third-degree creosote is common in 1970s-80s prefab units that were improperly sized for the fireplaces they replaced, or in masonry chimneys with poor draft due to spalling brick. We classify what we find, show you the camera footage, and remove it with the right method. No guesswork.
Soot Removal
Soot is the carbon residue from incomplete combustion. It’s less hazardous than creosote but still restricts airflow and can contain acidic compounds that degrade stainless steel flue liners over time. In Marietta’s humid climate, soot absorbs moisture and can accelerate corrosion in prefab firebox panels. We remove it completely as part of every sweep, then document the clean flue with before-and-after photos under Haven Standard Clause 4.
Annual Sweep
NFPA 211 recommends annual inspection and sweeping as needed. For Marietta homes with multiple fireplaces - common in East Cobb’s larger properties and in historic homes near the Square converted to multi-family or bed-and-breakfast use - that means each appliance, each flue, each year. We bundle multi-fireplace properties into a single visit with a single written price, and we flag which units are approaching end-of-life so you’re not surprised by a red-tag recommendation mid-winter.
Fireplace Cleaning
Fireplace cleaning addresses the firebox, smoke shelf, and visible flue - the areas that affect your immediate air quality and fire safety. In Marietta’s 1970s-80s tract homes, we often find factory-built fireboxes with cracked refractory panels that have been “cleaned” repeatedly by owners who didn’t realize the panels were failing. We clean what can be cleaned and document what needs replacement. You’ll see the difference on camera before we quote anything.
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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.
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We source materials through Haven’s buying network to keep customer prices honest: DuraFlex stainless steel liners for relining jobs, HeatShield cerfractory sealant for resurfacing deteriorating flues, and Gelco chimney caps and chase covers for moisture protection. For Marietta’s volume of aging prefab fireplaces, we stock replacement panels and dampers from major manufacturers so we’re not ordering parts while your fireplace sits unusable. Most repairs that require these materials can be completed the same visit as your sweep.
Common Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Problems We See in Marietta Homes
- Treating end-of-life prefab fireboxes like masonry. Marietta’s 1970s-80s zero-clearance units are now 40-50 years old, well past their 25-30 year rated lifespan. Cracked panels and seized dampers get swept instead of red-tagged, and third-degree creosote inside the flue liner goes unnoticed until a chimney fire. We camera-scan every prefab unit and tell you plainly if it’s time to replace.
- Missing the multi-flue math on larger properties. One chimney chase serving a wood fireplace, gas-log insert, and furnace vent gets a single Level 1 sweep when NFPA 211 calls for a Level 2 inspection of every appliance. In East Cobb and along Whitlock Avenue, this oversight is routine - and routinely dangerous.
- Reading moisture as creosote. After Marietta’s heavy fall rains, water infiltrating a cracked chimney crown or failed flashing mimics the symptoms of a dirty flue. Crews sweep repeatedly and never address the crown, cap, or spalling brick underneath. We distinguish moisture intrusion from combustion deposits with camera inspection and moisture meters.
- Portland cement on historic lime-mortar chimneys. In the blocks radiating off Marietta Square, technicians without local experience tuck-point 150-year-old soft brick with modern mortar. Portland cement traps moisture and accelerates spalling in Piedmont humidity. We match lime-based mortar to the original - a specification that matters on Whitlock Avenue and rarely comes up in 1980s tract-home calls.
Pricing for Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Marietta, GA
Here’s what a typical Marietta homeowner pays:
| Service | Price Range |
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| Level 1 Inspection + Sweep | $189-$249 |
| Level 2 Inspection + Sweep (most Marietta homes) | $289-$425 |
| Multi-fireplace property (2-3 appliances) | $425-$595 |
| Third-degree creosote removal (chemical + mechanical) | $150-$350 add-on |
| Prefab firebox panel replacement | $400-$850 |
| HeatShield flue resurfacing | $1,200-$2,400 |
What moves you within these ranges: accessibility (steep roof, attic entry), number of flues, and the condition we find. Every quote is written before work starts - Haven Standard Clause 1, “Have it in writing.” No exceptions. We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written estimate. Call (678) 535-2204 for your exact price - estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Marietta
Our crews work throughout Cobb and north Fulton counties, including Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Marietta and surrounding Kennesaw, Atlanta, Acworth, and Woodstock. Scheduling is coordinated from our Atlanta office with local technicians assigned by territory.
Serving Marietta, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Marietta 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 - Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Marietta
Yes. Gas logs produce less creosote than wood, but they still generate moisture and combustion byproducts that corrode prefab firebox panels and degrade the flue liner. More critically, your 1970s unit is likely past its 25-30 year rated lifespan. We camera-scan these units annually and red-tag them when panels crack or dampers seize - not because of creosote buildup, but because the factory-built firebox itself is failing. Call (678) 535-2204 to schedule a Level 2 inspection and know exactly where your unit stands.
NFPA 211 requires a Level 2 inspection of every appliance and every flue in a shared chimney chase. A Level 1 sweep of one firebox misses the condition of the gas insert’s liner connection and the furnace vent’s corrosion status. Our Level 2 inspection cameras each flue separately, documents all three appliances, and delivers a written scope for each. We bundle multi-flue properties into a single visit with a single written price. Call (678) 535-2204 for a quote on your specific configuration.
Historic chimneys near Marietta Square were built with soft, porous lime mortar that breathes with the brick. Modern Portland cement is harder and less permeable - it traps moisture inside the brick, and in Marietta’s humid subtropical climate with heavy annual rainfall, that trapped moisture freezes in winter and causes spalling (the face of the brick pops off). We match lime-based mortar to the original specification, a practice that preserves these 150-year-old chimneys and rarely comes up in 1970s tract-home work. Call (678) 535-2204 if you’re seeing recessed mortar joints or flaking brick.
It’s a moisture intrusion problem, not a dirty flue - though the symptoms can look similar. Water entering through a cracked crown, failed flashing, or missing cap can stain the firebox, produce odors, and be mistaken for creosote buildup. We distinguish the two with camera inspection and moisture readings. If it’s water, sweeping won’t help; you’ll need crown repair, cap installation, or flashing work, which we can quote in writing after documenting the source. Call (678) 535-2204 to stop the leak at its origin.
Third-degree creosote is a hardened, glazed tar deposit that adheres to the flue liner and can ignite at temperatures as low as 451°F. It’s the most dangerous class and cannot be removed with standard brushing. We treat it with chemical solvents to break down the glaze, then mechanically remove it with rotary chains or specialized whips - all documented on camera under Haven Standard Clause 4. In Marietta, third-degree creosote is common in undersized prefab flues and in masonry chimneys with poor draft from spalling brick. If we find it, we’ll show you the footage and quote the removal in writing before starting. Call (678) 535-2204.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner at Level Two Chimney Co., serving Marietta and Cobb County since 2009 under the Haven Standard.