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.
Fast, Reliable Chimney Sweep Across Roswell
A Chimney Sweep in Roswell typically runs $189-$279 for a standard Level 1 service with a Level 2 camera inspection, and most appointments in the Horseshoe Bend, Martins Landing, and Historic Roswell areas are scheduled within 3-5 business days. We dispatch crews from our Atlanta office to Roswell daily, and every visit includes a documented photo record under Clause 4 of the Haven Standard. Call (470) 480-0885 for a written price before anyone starts - that’s Haven Standard Clause 1, and it’s how we’ve operated since 2009.
We’re familiar with Roswell’s split personality: the antebellum brick chimneys of the historic district dating to the 1830s-1840s, and the sprawling 1980s-1990s subdivisions with their builder-grade prefab fireplaces. Both need regular attention, but for completely different reasons. The humid air rolling off the Chattahoochee River accelerates creosote buildup inside flues and eats away at mortar on exterior masonry - a one-two punch that makes annual inspection more important here than in drier inland counties.
Why Emberly Chimney Cleaners Sandy Springs Is Roswell’s Preferred Chimney Sweep Company
We’ve completed more than 38,000 chimney inspections and cleanings since 2009, and a significant share of those have been in Roswell’s subdivisions and historic core. Our technicians know the difference between a Heatilator prefab in Horseshoe Bend and a hand-laid brick chimney on Canton Street without needing a second look.
Roswell homeowners leave reviews that mention the same things: the camera footage they can see themselves, the written price that doesn’t change, and the text alert when their technician is en route. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise means if something isn’t right, we make it right - stamped on every job, not buried in fine print.
Response time to Roswell averages 3-5 days for standard bookings, with our Atlanta dispatch coordinating crew routes through GA-400 and Holcomb Bridge Road to reach both east and west Roswell efficiently. We’re not guessing at your chimney type based on a ZIP code; we’ve worked on the specific units common to your neighborhood.
Our background-checked, uniformed technicians carry license information on every page and every job. You get a named tech, a text when they’re on the way, and a documented photo record when the work is done. That’s Haven Standard Clause 4 - our practice since 2009, before regulators or insurers asked for it.
Our Chimney Sweep Services in Roswell

Level 1 Inspection
A Level 1 inspection in Roswell is the baseline for any chimney that hasn’t changed and is being used as intended. We examine readily accessible portions of the appliance and flue, check for obstructions and combustible deposits, and verify basic structural soundness. For a 1990s prefab in Martins Landing, this often reveals the first hairline cracks in refractory panels or corrosion starting at the chase cover corners - early warning signs that a Level 2 camera scan should follow. A Level 1 inspection in Roswell typically runs $129-$189.

Level 2 Inspection
Level 2 is our default and our recommendation for every Roswell home we haven’t inspected before. We run a camera the full length of the flue liner, photograph every joint and surface, and document the smoke chamber, firebox, and exterior masonry or chase condition. In Roswell’s 1980s-1990s subdivisions, this is where we find the cracked refractory panels, deteriorated door gaskets, and rusted chase covers that a flashlight inspection would miss entirely. In Historic Roswell, the camera reveals spalling brick, deteriorated lime mortar, and water infiltration patterns unique to 180-year-old masonry. Clause 4 of the Haven Standard requires this photo record on every job - not as an upsell, but as standard practice. Level 2 inspection with camera documentation in Roswell runs $189-$279.

Creosote Removal
Roswell’s climate pattern - long humid stretches punctuated by sudden cold snaps - produces a specific creosote problem. Homeowners fire up cold flues with wood that hasn’t fully seasoned, creating first-degree creosote that bakes into glazed, third-degree tar if left through a mild fall. By January, that glaze is bonded to the flue liner and a standard brush won’t touch it. We treat glazed creosote with chemical agents that break down the tar over 24-48 hours, then return to remove it mechanically. This is common enough in Roswell that we stock the treatment compounds locally and schedule the follow-up sweep within the same week. Chemical creosote treatment and removal in Roswell runs $289-$429 depending on flue length and severity.

Soot Removal & Fireplace Cleaning
Fireplace cleaning in Roswell means more than brushing the flue. On prefab units - the Heatilator and Superior models that dominate Horseshoe Bend, Martins Landing, and comparable developments - we remove and inspect refractory panels, clean the firebox floor and smoke chamber, check door gasket integrity, and verify the chase cover drainage. Soot accumulation in the smoke chamber reduces draft and increases the risk of puff-back into the living space. A thorough fireplace cleaning with component inspection in Roswell runs $189-$279; panel replacement, gasket replacement, or chase cover replacement are quoted separately in writing before work begins.

What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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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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AfterTrusted Brands We Service in Roswell
We stock replacement parts for the brands that built Roswell’s subdivisions: Heatilator and Superior prefab components, plus chimney materials from HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney sourced through Haven’s buying network. For historic masonry repairs, we source lime-mortar mixes compatible with 1830s-1840s construction rather than modern Portland cement, which traps moisture and accelerates spalling. Having these materials on hand means most Roswell jobs don’t wait on shipping - we diagnose, quote in writing, and complete the repair in the same visit or within a few days.
Common Chimney Sweep Problems We See in Roswell Homes

- Cracked refractory panels in 1980s-90s prefabs. At a 1988 Martins Landing house, our tech pulled the firebox apart on a Heatilator prefab and found refractory panels cracked clean along both seams plus a chase cover rusted through at the corner, with a first-degree creosote dusting in the flue liner. We swept the flue, replaced the cracked panels and the chase cover, and re-set the door gasket - the homeowner had booked a ‘quick sweep’ and got a fireplace that was actually safe to burn again. This is the dominant finding across east and west Roswell subdivisions.
- Corroded chase covers and failed door gaskets on prefab units. Roswell’s humidity off the Chattahoochee rusts galvanized chase covers from the inside out, often before the exterior shows visible damage. Water stains on the firebox ceiling are the tell. Gaskets harden and leak combustion air, making the fireplace inefficient and potentially dangerous.
- Spalling brick and deteriorated lime mortar in Historic Roswell. The pre-Civil War chimneys on Canton Street and the historic district were built with lime mortar that breathes - and erodes. Modern Portland cement repointing accelerates the damage. We match original mortar composition and address water infiltration at the crown and flashing.
- Glazed (Stage 3) creosote from cold-start burning. Roswell’s pattern of mild Novembers followed by sudden freezes means homeowners burn unseasoned wood in cold flues. The result is a tar glaze that standard brushing won’t remove. Chemical treatment is required, and delaying it risks a chimney fire or carbon monoxide backup.
Pricing for Chimney Sweep in Roswell, GA
| Service | Typical Range in Roswell |
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| Level 1 Inspection | $129 - $189 |
| Level 2 Inspection with camera documentation | $189 - $279 |
| Standard sweep with Level 2 inspection | $189 - $279 |
| Creosote removal (standard, Stage 1-2) | $189 - $279 |
| Chemical treatment for glazed (Stage 3) creosote | $289 - $429 |
| Fireplace cleaning with component inspection | $189 - $279 |
| Refractory panel replacement (per panel, materials + labor) | $180 - $340 |
| Chase cover replacement (prefab, standard size) | $340 - $580 |
| Door gasket replacement | $85 - $140 |
What moves the price: flue length and accessibility, creosote stage, whether the unit is prefab or masonry, and whether component replacement is needed. We deliver a written price, written scope, and written warranty before any work starts - Haven Standard Clause 1, no exceptions. Every estimate is free, and we offer a Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written quote. Call (470) 480-0885 for your specific price.
We Also Serve Cities Near Roswell

Our crews work throughout north metro Atlanta, including Chimney Sweep in Roswell and neighboring Alpharetta, Woodstock, Marietta, and Holly Springs. Scheduling is coordinated from our Atlanta office with routes designed to keep appointment windows tight and arrival texts accurate.
Serving Roswell, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Roswell 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 Sweep in Roswell

Your 1994 prefab fireplace is at or past its 30-40 year service life, and the components that fail - refractory panels, chase covers, door gaskets - crack and corrode inside the firebox and chase where you can’t see them without disassembly and camera inspection. We find cracked panels on the majority of first-time inspections in 1990s Roswell subdivisions. The homeowner rarely sees the damage until it’s severe. Call (470) 480-0885 for a Level 2 inspection with camera documentation - estimates are free.
Horseshoe Bend and Martins Landing are dominated by aging Heatilator and Superior prefab fireplaces with cracked refractory panels, rusted chase covers, and failed gaskets - component replacement is typically the main finding. Historic Roswell’s 1830s-1840s lime-mortar masonry chimneys present spalling brick, deteriorated mortar joints, and water infiltration that requires repointing with compatible lime mortar and crown repair. Two different construction eras, two different failure modes, same city. Call (470) 480-0885 and we’ll match the inspection to your home’s actual construction.
We see glazed (Stage 3) creosote regularly in Roswell, caused by our specific climate pattern: long humid stretches that keep wood from fully seasoning, followed by sudden cold snaps that send homeowners firing up cold flues with marginal fuel. The Chattahoochee corridor humidity accelerates creosote accumulation, and the mild falls let first-degree deposits bake into tar glaze by mid-winter. It’s absolutely a local issue, not just a northern one. Chemical treatment runs $289-$429 and requires a follow-up sweep. Call (470) 480-0885 to schedule.
The brand determines which replacement parts we bring and whether the unit is still supported by the manufacturer. Heatilator and Superior, the dominant brands in Roswell’s 1980s-1990s subdivisions, both have ongoing parts availability, and we stock common panels, gaskets, and chase covers for both. Obsolete brands may require custom fabrication or unit replacement. We identify the brand and model on arrival and quote any needed parts in writing before installation. Call (470) 480-0885 with your fireplace model if you know it.
NFPA 211 recommends annual inspection regardless of use frequency, and in Roswell the humidity-driven corrosion and mortar deterioration happen whether you burn or not. A chase cover rusts through, a crown crack widens, a refractory panel stress-fractures - all without a single fire. For minimal-use homes, we still recommend annual Level 2 inspection to catch humidity damage and animal nesting before it becomes costly. Call (470) 480-0885 to set a recurring annual appointment.
Ready to see what’s actually in your chimney? Call (470) 480-0885 for a free estimate. We’ll deliver a written price before any work starts, a camera-scan photo record when it’s done, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job. Live phone support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner at Emberly Chimney Cleaners, serving Roswell since 2009 under the Haven Standard.





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