Masonry repair
Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
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.
Trusted Chimney Repair for Marietta Homeowners
When a chimney stops doing its job, the signs are usually right in front of you: water stains on the ceiling near the fireplace, a faint smoky smell even when there’s no fire lit, or pieces of brick showing up in the yard after a hard rain. We’ve been providing Chimney Repair in Marietta since 2003, from the brick bungalows off Whitlock Avenue to the newer builds in East Cobb. Our team handles everything from small mortar patches to full liner replacements, and every job starts the same way: a written price before any work begins. Cory Mitchell leads a crew that does not believe in vague estimates or surprise charges. Call (762) 249-4619 and a live person answers, 24/7.
Chimney Cap Installation
Chimney Cap Installation is the single most effective thing you can do to keep water, animals, and debris out of your flue in Marietta. A chimney cap is a metal cover fitted to the top of the flue tile, and it does three jobs: blocks rain from soaking into the liner, stops birds and squirrels from nesting, and acts as a spark arrestor so embers do not land on your roof. In Marietta’s humid climate, where summer storms roll through fast and hard, an uncapped flue is an open pipe funneling water straight into the firebox. We install caps made from stainless steel or copper, sized precisely to your flue dimensions, and the price typically runs $150 to $350 installed depending on the cap style and roof access.
When a new cap makes sense
If your chimney never had a cap, or the old one rusted through at the seams, installation is straightforward and usually done in under an hour once we’re on the roof. We check the flue tile for cracks during the same visit, because a cap installed on a damaged flue still leaks.
What the install includes
Every chimney cap installation includes a photo of the finished cap secured to the flue, a written work order showing exactly what was installed, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the cap comes loose or fails within a year, we come back and fix it free.
Styles & brands we work with
Chimney Cap Replacement
Chimney Cap Replacement is needed when your existing cap has rusted, bent, or blown off completely, which we see often in Marietta after strong spring storms push through Cobb County. A damaged cap is worse than no cap in one specific way: it gives you false confidence while still letting rain and animals through the gaps. We do not patch a rusted cap, because the rust has already compromised the metal and it will fail again. Instead, we measure the flue, recommend the right replacement material for your roof exposure, and install it before the next weather system arrives. Homeowners in Marietta can expect cap replacement to cost $175 to $400 installed, with copper caps at the higher end.
Signs your cap needs replacing
Look for rust streaks running down the cap or the crown, a cap tilted at an angle, or bird noise coming from the flue. If you can see daylight through the cap mesh from the ground, the spark arrestor is gone and it’s time for replacement.
How we handle the swap
Our techs bring the new cap in the correct size rather than a universal fit, because Marietta flue tiles vary between homes built in the 1960s versus the 1990s. After the old cap comes off, we clean away any creosote glaze at the flue opening so the new cap seats flush and seals correctly.
- Typical cost range in Marietta: $175 to $400 installed
- What affects price: cap material, roof pitch, number of flues
- Time to complete: usually 45 to 90 minutes
Chimney Liner Installation
Chimney Liner Installation means sliding a new stainless steel or aluminum liner down through your flue and connecting it to your furnace, water heater, or fireplace. This is not a cosmetic fix: in Marietta, older homes with original clay tile liners often have cracked tiles that allow carbon monoxide to seep into wall cavities and living spaces. A liner is the sealed, continuous pipe that carries exhaust gases safely up and out. We install DuraFlex flexible liner systems almost exclusively, because they hold up to the acidic condensate produced by modern high-efficiency appliances. Liner installation in Marietta typically ranges from $2,200 to $4,800, including the liner, insulation where needed, top plate, and rain cap.
When a liner is required
If your clay tile liner is cracked, missing sections, or sized wrong for a newer gas furnace, Georgia code requires a properly sized liner. We always show you the inside of the existing flue with a camera before recommending a liner, so you can see the damage yourself.
Liner brands we trust
We work with DuraFlex because the double-wall design resists corrosion in Marietta’s humidity and handles both gas and oil exhaust. For chimney systems that need a ceramic repair instead of a full liner, we turn to HeatShield, which we’ll explain in the masonry section below.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Chimney Flashing Repair is the fix for the most common source of chimney leaks in Marietta: the metal strips that seal the joint where your chimney meets the roofline. Flashing fails quietly, usually at the corners, and homeowners only notice when a brown water stain appears on the ceiling or wall near the fireplace. We do not caulk over failing flashing, because caulk is a temporary bandage that Marietta’s freeze-thaw cycles and summer heat will peel right off. Instead, we remove the old flashing, inspect the roof decking underneath, and install new step and counter flashing with a proper overlap. Flashing repair in the Marietta area generally costs $400 to $900 depending on roof access and the extent of the rust damage.
What we check at the roofline
Beyond the flashing itself, we inspect the shingles around the chimney, the cricket if your chimney is wider than 30 inches, and the mortar joints at the base of the stack. More than half the flashing repairs we do in Marietta also involve Mortar Repointing on joints that have started to crumble.
Why flashing fails here
Marietta’s temperature swings mean roofing materials expand and contract constantly, and that movement works the flashing loose over time. Homes near Kennesaw Mountain see higher wind exposure, which accelerates the problem at the uphill side of the chimney.
Chimney Crown Repair
Chimney Crown Repair addresses the concrete slab at the very top of the chimney that sheds water away from the flue. A crown with hairline cracks lets water seep into the brickwork below, and in Marietta’s freeze-thaw winters, that water expands and breaks the crown apart from the inside. We repair crowns using a proper crown coat system rather than household concrete, because standard concrete shrinks as it cures and re-cracks. For crowns with deep cracking or missing sections, we sometimes recommend Gelco or Olympia Chimney products, which bond to the existing concrete and flex with temperature changes. Crown repair in Marietta typically costs $350 to $800 depending on the crown’s condition and chimney height.
How to spot crown damage
Look for white efflorescence staining on the upper bricks, pieces of concrete on the roof or in the gutter, or visible cracks in the crown you can see from the ground with binoculars. These are all signs water is getting behind the crown and into the chimney’s structure.
What the fix involves
We clean the crown surface, fill the cracks with a bonding compound, and apply a waterproof membrane that sheds water instead of absorbing it. The goal is to stop the cycle now, before Spalling Brick Repair spreads down the stack and doubles the repair cost.
Chimney Repair Companies
Chimney Repair Companies in Marietta range from one-man operations working out of a pickup truck to established local firms like Hadley Chimney Marietta. The difference is not the tools; it’s the proof. We built our name on photo documentation, written guarantees, and pricing you can hold in your hand before any work starts. Cory Mitchell and the crew are background-checked, uniformed, and arrive in a tracked window with live arrival updates through the Relay Visibility Guarantee. That level of accountability is not standard in the chimney trade, which has historically run on verbal quotes and vague timelines.
What sets a repair company apart
A real chimney repair company should show you photos of the problem before quoting a fix, because you cannot see the inside of your flue from the ground. We camera every inspection and send you stills with the estimate, so you’re never taking our word for it.
Questions to ask any company
Ask whether the price is written and binding, whether the team is background-checked, and whether the repair carries a written guarantee. If the answer to any of those is a vague nod, keep looking. We answer yes with the receipt on every job.
Chimney Masonry Repair
Chimney Masonry Repair covers the brick, mortar, and stone structure of the chimney itself, which endures more abuse than any other part of your Marietta home’s exterior. Bricks absorb water, and over decades of Georgia rain and humidity, that water breaks the mortar joints apart through a process called spalling. We handle everything from repointing individual joints to rebuilding full chimney sections above the roofline. For fireboxes with damaged refractory panels, we stock and install replacement panels from Copperfield, and for interior flue repairs we use HeatShield ceramic compound that can coat and seal cracked clay tiles without a full liner replacement. Masonry work in Marietta varies widely: minor repointing starts around $250, while a partial rebuild runs $1,500 to $4,000.
Repointing versus rebuilding
Repointing means grinding out the damaged mortar and packing fresh mortar into the joints, which restores strength and stops water intrusion. Rebuilding becomes necessary when the bricks themselves have cracked or the chimney has shifted, and we always show you photos of the removed material so you know the job was done, not just quoted.
Materials that hold up in Marietta
We use a mortar mix matched to your existing joints by compression strength, not a one-size-fits-all mix from a big box store. Getting this wrong causes more masonry damage than the original deterioration, which is why we match the mortar, not the convenience.
Brands We Service
We work with HeatShield ceramic repair systems on a regular basis, using the material to resurface damaged flue tiles and smoke chambers rather than telling you to tear out a chimney that still has solid structure. HeatShield is a ceramic coating that bonds to the existing clay tile, and we’ve found it’s the right call for many Marietta homes with hairline cracking but no major structural failure. When you need a full liner instead, DuraFlex flexible stainless systems are our go-to, especially for gas furnace and water heater venting where the original masonry liner was never sized correctly for modern appliances.
For crowns and top-sealing work, we use Olympia Chimney and Gelco products because both are formulated for real freeze-thaw environments like the one we get in Cobb County each winter. These are not enthusiast brands; they are what professional chimney techs actually spec on a job. Whether you have a fireplace, a wood stove, or a gas insert in Marietta, we can service it without selling you a replacement you don’t need.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water stains near the chimney breast. A brown ring on the ceiling or wall beside the fireplace usually means the flashing or crown has failed. The longer water runs inside the wall, the more the repair expands into framing and drywall work.
- Chunks of brick or mortar in the yard or gutter. Spalling brick is a sign the masonry has absorbed so much water that it’s physically breaking apart. This will not stop on its own, and the next heavy rain will pull more material down.
- A strong campfire smell with no fire burning. That odor is creosote, the flammable tar buildup that makes chimneys a fire risk. It usually means the flue is overdue for a sweep or there’s a drafting problem pulling air down into the room.
- Smoke spilling into the room when you open the door. A properly drafting chimney pulls smoke up and out. Smoke pushing back means an obstruction, a liner problem, or a flue sized wrong for the firebox.
- Rust on the damper or visible inside the firebox. Rust means water is getting in, plain and simple. The source is usually the cap, crown, or flashing, and finding it early keeps a $400 fix from becoming a $4,000 one.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Book the visit. You call (762) 249-4619 and a live person answers, any hour. We schedule a specific window, not a four-hour guess, and you get live arrival tracking through the Relay Visibility Guarantee.
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On-site inspection. The tech arrives in uniform and inspects the entire system: cap, crown, flashing, masonry, flue liner, smoke chamber, damper, and firebox. If the chimney is safe to access, we go on the roof. If not, we use a camera to see inside from below.
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Written price before work. You get a written quote that includes photos of what we found, the exact repair needed, and the total cost. Nothing starts until you approve it. That is the only way we work.
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The repair, documented. We do the work, take before and after photos of the repaired area, and only then is payment due. You pay from a link on your phone, with a digital invoice you can keep.
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The guarantee kicks in. Every repair carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it fails within a year, we come back free of charge. No debate, no fine print.
How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost in Marietta?
Chimney repair in Marietta spans a wide range, and how much Chimney Repair costs depends on how no two chimneys fail the same way. A simple crown patch runs $350 to $800. Flashing replacement is typically $400 to $900. Chimney cap installation or replacement sits at $150 to $400. Masonry repointing starts around $250 for a few joints and climbs with the area involved. A full liner installation is the big-ticket item at $2,200 to $4,800, and a partial masonry rebuild lands between $1,500 and $4,000. These are real ranges for the Marietta market, not national averages inflated by coastal pricing.
What moves the price is access: a steep roof pitch, a three-story chimney, or landscaping that blocks ladder placement all add labor time. The type of brick also matters when we need to match materials. To avoid overpaying, demand a camera inspection before anyone recommends work, and ask to see the damage in photos. A legitimate company will show you exactly what the problem is. Our free estimates include the inspection, the photos, and a written quote you can take a week to think about. Call (762) 249-4619 and you’ll know the full number before you commit to anything.
Our Service Area Near Marietta
We serve homeowners throughout the Marietta metro, including Chimney Repair in Milton for Cherokee County homes with steep roof pitches, and Chimney Repair in Mableton for older brick homes near the river. We also cover Smyrna, Kennesaw, Acworth, Powder Springs, Woodstock, Austell, Vinings, Fair Oaks, and Lithia Springs. Most chimney inspections in Marietta can be scheduled within a few days, often sooner depending on the rotation. Check our home page for the full service list, including chimney sweeping and gas fireplace repair.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Repair in Marietta
Chimney repair is any work that restores the structural or functional integrity of your chimney system, from fixing a leaking crown and damaged flashing to rebuilding spalled brick or installing a new flue liner. In Marietta, most repairs fall into one of three buckets: water entry fixes, structural masonry work, or liner and drafting corrections. A proper repair always addresses the root cause of the problem, not just the visible symptom.
Most repairs in Marietta, including cap replacement, crown work, and flashing replacement, are completed in one visit lasting two to four hours. A full liner installation may take a full day, and major masonry rebuilds can run two to three days depending on weather and the number of courses being rebuilt. We’ll give you a written time frame with your quote before any work starts.
Small fixes like cap replacement or minor crown patching run $150 to $800, while larger structural work like masonry rebuilds and liner installations range from $1,500 to $4,800. The single biggest variable is whether the flue needs a new liner. We give exact written pricing after the camera inspection, so you never work with a vague range once we’ve seen the chimney.
Yes. We work with DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield materials, and we service fireplaces and inserts from every major manufacturer. Our techs are trained on both masonry and prefab systems, so whether your Marietta home has a traditional brick fireplace or a factory-built unit, we can diagnose and repair it correctly.
A chimney actively leaking during a storm or filling the house with smoke is an emergency, and we prioritize those calls in Marietta. Live people answer our phones 24/7, so you’ll speak to a human right away and get scheduled for the first available slot. If there’s an active fire risk or carbon monoxide concern, we’ll tell you plainly what to shut down until we arrive.
Every repair we make in Marietta carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: a written guarantee on the work, with a free second visit if the repair fails within one year. If the repair does not hold, we come back and make it right at no charge. That guarantee is written on your invoice, not verbal and not conditional.
Clear the area around the fireplace so our tech has about six feet of working space, and make sure pets are in a separate room. We’ll handle roof access, ladders, and all site protection inside your Marietta home with drop cloths. You don’t need to move furniture or remove anything from the mantel; we handle everything from the hearth outward.
Schedule Your Chimney Repair Service in Marietta Today
You will not get a vague window or a number that changes at the door. Call (762) 249-4619 for a free, no-obligation estimate on any chimney repair in Marietta. A live person answers 24/7, and you’ll get a written price before any work starts. We stand behind every repair with the 365-Day Done Right Promise, in writing, on every job.
Written by Cory Mitchell, Owner at Hadley Chimney Marietta, serving Marietta since 2003.