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.
Famco Chimney Repair in Marietta: What to Know First
We provide independent Famco chimney repair in Marietta, typically completing most jobs within one to three business days after inspection. Our written price arrives before any work starts, and every Famco repair includes a camera-scan flue inspection with documented photo record under Haven Standard Clause 4. If you own a Famco chimney cap, damper, or venting component and you’re seeing water stains, draft problems, or deteriorating masonry, this page explains what we find, what it costs, and how we fix it. Call (470) 288-2763 for a free estimate.
How Famco Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Famco chimney caps (WC and SC series) - The WC line’s galvanized steel lid can separate at the seam weld after six to eight Marietta summers of UV cycling and thermal shock. We find the lid lifted like a book opened halfway, letting pine straw and red clay grit straight into the flue. Our fix: source a replacement cap through Haven’s buying network, match the flue diameter exactly, and seal with a stainless base ring that won’t gall against the existing flue tile.
- Famco top-sealing dampers (Lyemance and Lock-Top) - The silicone rubber gasket on early Lyemance units hardens faster in Marietta’s humidity than in drier climates, losing seal by year four or five instead of the advertised ten. Smoke smell in the firebox on humid August afternoons is the tell. We replace the gasket with a high-temp silicone rated to 600°F, or if the cast-aluminum frame is pitted, we quote a complete Lock-Top assembly with stainless construction.
- Famco wall vents and roof jacks (RV and B-Vent series) - The RV series termination hood uses a lighter-gauge aluminum that dents from hail and then pools water. In Marietta, we’ve replaced dozens after the March 2021 hail event across East Cobb. We upgrade to a heavier-gauge hood or, if the vent run is short enough, transition to a stainless B-Vent termination with a proper storm collar.
- Famco masonry chimney pots - These terra cotta pots look substantial but lack the internal baffle design of English imports. Freeze-thaw in Marietta’s January cold snaps cracks the pot at the throat, and the crack propagates into the crown below. We remove the pot, inspect the crown with a hammer test, and either repoint a sound crown or pour a new concrete crown with proper drip edge and expansion joint.
- Famco chimney fans (Exhausto and Enervex lines) - The Exhausto EFC series motor bearings fail when Marietta’s pollen season coats the housing intake. The fan runs louder, then stops starting on humid mornings. We pull the housing, clean the impeller and volute, and replace the motor assembly. If the flue is oversized for the appliance, we note that in writing - a fan fixes draft, but it doesn’t fix a flue that was never right.
Our Famco Chimney Repair Process

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Call and schedule. A live person answers, checks Corrine’s calendar or assigns a named tech, and sends a text when they’re en route.
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Camera-first inspection. We run the camera down the flue before touching tools. Camera first, quote second, work third - in that order, every time.
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Famco-specific diagnosis. We identify the series, note any discontinued parts, and check Haven’s buying network for OEM or quality aftermarket alternatives from DuraFlex, HeatShield, or Gelco.
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Written price and scope. You get a single-page quote with line items, warranty terms, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. No work starts until you sign.
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Repair and test. We complete the repair, run a post-job camera pass, and test draft and spillage with a manometer.
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Documentation and cleanup. You receive photos, camera footage, a written completion record, and our warranty stamped under Haven Standard Clause 1. We haul away debris.
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| Repair | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Famco chimney cap replacement (WC/SC series) | $280 - $520 | Flue size, stainless vs. galvanized, roof pitch |
| Lyemance damper gasket or assembly | $180 - $640 | Gasket only vs. full frame replacement |
| RV vent hood replacement with upgrade | $340 - $580 | Height access, transition to B-Vent |
| Chimney pot removal and crown repair | $720 - $1,800 | Crown rebuild vs. repoint, scaffolding needs |
| Exhausto/Enervx fan motor replacement | $560 - $940 | Motor assembly, control wiring condition |
These are Marietta-specific ranges based on our 2024-2025 jobs, not national estimates. Every price is confirmed in writing after inspection. Call (470) 288-2763 for your exact quote - estimates are free.
Why Marietta Homeowners Call Emberly Chimney Cleaners Marietta for Famco Work

We’ve inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and a healthy share of those have been Famco caps, dampers, and vents in Marietta homes from Whitlock Avenue to the subdivisions off Canton Road. Corrine Halstead grew up in Queens, trained at Apex Technical School in Manhattan, and has spent the better part of two decades on Marietta roofs - she knows which Famco parts hold up and which don’t.
Our techs are background-checked and uniformed, with license information on every page. We source materials through Haven’s buying network from Famco, DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield specifically to keep customer prices honest. The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if it’s not done right, we make it right. And if you have a competitor’s written estimate, we’ll give you a free second opinion.
FAQs
No - Famco’s warranty on caps and dampers covers manufacturing defects, not installation or field repair, so independent service doesn’t void it. As an independent Famco service provider, we document the original defect with photos in case you need to file a claim. Call (470) 288-2763 if you want us to inspect before you contact Famco.
Most Famco caps and dampers ship to our Marietta warehouse within three to five business days through Haven’s buying network. Discontinued Lyemance gaskets or older Exhausto motors may take seven to ten days, in which case we quote a quality aftermarket alternative from Gelco or HeatShield with your approval.
Replace the motor assembly if the housing and impeller are sound - that’s usually 60% of replacement cost. If the housing is corroded or the flue is oversized for the appliance, we recommend a full unit replacement and note the flue sizing in writing so you’re not buying another fan in three years.
If the damper opens and closes smoothly but sticks, it’s usually creosote buildup - we clean and lubricate. If the frame is warped, the gasket is hardened, or the cable is frayed, repair or replacement is needed. We show you the camera footage and explain which category you’re in before quoting.
Aftermarket stainless from DuraFlex or Olympia Chimney matches Famco’s 304-grade finish closely enough that the difference is visible only up close. If exact aesthetic match matters - common on historic homes along Whitlock Avenue - we source OEM through Haven’s network and quote accordingly.
Ready to get your Famco chimney component fixed right? Call (470) 288-2763 for a free estimate. We’ll run the camera, write the price, and let you decide - no pressure, no surprises.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Emberly Chimney Cleaners Marietta at Emberly Chimney Cleaners Marietta, serving Marietta and nearby areas.



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