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Chimney sweep and repair in Brookhaven, GA

Brookhaven mixes post-war brick ranches with brand-new infill homes, and both kinds of chimney need looking after. We sweep, inspect and repair them, and we fix what we find instead of leaving you with a list.

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What we see on chimneys in this area

Neighborhoods like Ashford Park, Drew Valley and Brookhaven Fields are full of 1940s and 50s brick homes. Their chimneys have been through a lot of Georgia summers, and we often see eroded mortar, cracked crowns and flue tiles that have shifted or cracked over time.

Brookhaven is also one of the busiest areas in the metro for renovations and teardowns. If you are renovating and want to start using an old fireplace again, or switch it to gas, a Level 2 inspection will tell you whether the flue is ready for it.

New construction has its own needs. Factory-built fireplaces and their chase covers should be checked regularly, and we will tell you what kind of system you have and how to look after it.

FAQs

Chimney questions from Brookhaven homeowners

Which parts of Brookhaven do you serve?

All of Brookhaven, including Ashford Park, Drew Valley, Brookhaven Fields, Historic Brookhaven, Lynwood Park and the Murphey Candler area.

What chimney problems are common in Brookhaven's 1940s and 50s brick homes?

After decades of Georgia summers, we often see eroded mortar joints, cracked crowns and clay flue tiles that have shifted or cracked. These problems usually start small and are much cheaper to fix early.

I am renovating and want to use the old fireplace again. Where do I start?

Start with a Level 2 inspection. It includes a camera scan of the full flue and tells you whether the chimney is ready to use, or what needs fixing first.

Should the chimney be checked before or after a renovation?

Before, ideally. If the chimney needs a new liner, crown or flashing, it is easier to plan that work alongside the renovation than after the new finishes are in place.

I want to switch my Brookhaven fireplace to gas. Will my flue work?

It depends on the appliance. Most gas inserts need a liner sized to the unit. We check the manufacturer's requirements and your existing flue and explain what is needed before you buy anything.

We bought a new build in Brookhaven. Does a factory-built fireplace need maintenance?

Yes. Factory-built fireplaces and their metal chase covers should be checked regularly. We will tell you what kind of system you have and how to look after it.

Why does a cracked chimney crown matter?

The crown is the concrete cap on top of a brick chimney, and its job is to shed rain. Once it cracks, water gets into the brick and the flue, and the damage spreads with every storm. Sealing or rebuilding the crown stops that.

How often should I have my chimney swept?

NFPA 211 recommends an inspection every year, with sweeping when it is needed. For most Brookhaven homes that burn wood through the winter, that means a sweep once a year.

Do you just give me a list of problems, or do you fix them too?

We fix them. Sweeping, inspection and repair are all done by our team. If we find a problem, we photograph it, explain it and give you a written quote, and the same team does the work.