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Famco Chimney Sweep in Marietta: What to Know First

We provide independent Famco chimney sweep in Marietta, with most Level 1 and Level 2 inspections booked within a week and completed in a single visit. A written price lands in your inbox before any work starts - no exceptions, no surprises. Typical Famco chimney cleaning runs $189-$329 depending on creosote buildup and whether a camera inspection is needed; we quote the exact number after we see what we’re dealing with, not before.

Call (470) 288-2763

This page is for Famco fireplace and chimney owners in Marietta, Kennesaw, East Cobb, and the surrounding Cobb County area who need their flue swept, inspected, or cleared of a blockage and want to know what it costs before a truck rolls. Call (470) 288-2763 to book or get your written estimate.

How Famco Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• Famco 304 stainless chimney caps with mesh spark arrestors clog with pollen and pine needle debris faster than galvanized alternatives in Marietta’s heavy spring season. The fine mesh that keeps embers contained also traps oak tassels and pine straw from the canopy cover around neighborhoods like Indian Hills and Paper Mill Road. We remove the cap, clear the mesh with a soft-bristle rotary tool, and check the underlying flue for moisture staining that indicates the cap seal has failed. If the screen is corroded through, we source replacement Famco-spec mesh or upgrade to a Gelco cap with wider spacing and a better rain overhang.
• Famco FD series fireplace doors develop hinge-pin corrosion from humidity cycling in unfinished Marietta basements and crawl-space chase enclosures. The 304 stainless pins pit where condensation collects on the metal frame during shoulder seasons. We document the corrosion class with photos, remove the door set for off-site hinge rebuilding or replacement, and sweep the firebox while the opening is clear. A HeatShield smoke chamber sealant application often pairs well with this job since the door is already out.
• Famco chimney fans (models 200, 300, and 500 series) seize with creosote dust infiltration when the flue hasn’t been swept on schedule. The motor housing draws combustion air past the fan blades, and Class II or III creosote flakes get pulled into the bearing assembly. We pull the fan, clean the housing with a solvent wash, test amperage draw against Famco spec, and replace the unit only if the motor windings test out of tolerance. Most clean up and run another five to seven years.
• Famco copper chimney pots and decorative shrouds develop verdigris runoff that stains masonry crowns and chase covers below. The patina is normal, but the copper sulfate solution eats into mortar joints and concrete crowns over time. We sweep the flue, then treat the crown with a silane-based water repellent after any spall repair. If the pot base has separated from the flue tile, we re-bed it with a high-temp refractory caulk rather than standard mortar, which won’t survive the thermal cycle.
• Famco B-vent and direct-vent termination caps on gas inserts collect spider webs and mud dauber nests that block the air intake screen. This is common in Marietta’s older ranch neighborhoods like Whitlock Heights where mature landscaping sits close to the house. The blockage causes rollout and sooting that looks like a chimney fire hazard but is actually a venting failure. We clear the termination, run a combustion analysis with a digital analyzer, and sweep the firebox and flue connector if soot has carried upstream. We flag any B-vent joint separation we find with a photo and written note.

Our Famco Chimney Sweep Process

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   Call and schedule. A live person answers, checks availability in Marietta or Cobb County, and notes your Famco product line and any symptoms you’ve noticed. We don’t quote over the phone - we schedule the inspection.
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   Camera first, quote second, work third - in that order, every time. Our tech arrives in a marked truck, uniformed, with license number visible. We run an NFPA 211 Level 2 camera inspection: full flue scan from firebox to termination, smoke chamber evaluation, and exterior crown and cap assessment. Photos and video save to your job record automatically.
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   Written price delivered before work starts. Corrine Halstead reviews the findings, scopes the work, and sends a written price with line items, parts source (Famco OEM, DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, or Olympia Chimney equivalent), and warranty terms. No signature, no work. That’s Haven Standard Clause 1.
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   The sweep and any repair. We lay drop cloths, rotary-sweep the flue with poly or wire brushes sized to your flue liner, HEPA-vacuum the firebox and smoke shelf, and complete any agreed repair. Class III glazed creosote gets a chemical treatment and return visit if needed.
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   Documentation and test. We run a final camera pass to confirm clear flue, draft test with a manometer or digital gauge, and compile your photo record and written warranty. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies from this moment.
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   Cleanup and archive. Tech walks the space with you, explains what was found and what was done, and your documented record uploads to our archive - every job since 2009, searchable by address. Clause 4 of the Haven Standard.

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What Famco Chimney Sweep Costs in Marietta

Two-story homes in East Cobb with steep roof pitches run toward the higher end of each range. Homes on slab foundations with accessible cleanouts in the garage tend toward the lower end. Every estimate is free, every price is written, and every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (470) 288-2763 for your exact number.

Why Marietta Homeowners Call Emberly Chimney Cleaners Marietta for Famco Work

We’ve cleaned and inspected more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and a healthy share of those have been Famco caps, fans, and fireplace doors in Marietta’s 1960s ranches, 1990s brick colonials, and newer builds in West Cobb. We know which Famco parts are still in production, which have been superseded by Gelco or Olympia Chimney equivalents, and which aftermarket options won’t void your remaining warranty.

Our techs are background-checked, uniformed, and named on your appointment text. They carry DuraFlex liner stock, HeatShield refractory materials, and Famco-compatible replacement mesh and fan motors on the truck - not because we guess what you’ll need, but because Marietta traffic is bad enough without a parts run to Atlanta. Your photo record, written warranty, and archived job file are standard, not upsells. That’s how we’ve worked since before insurers started asking for documentation.

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