Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
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.
Chimney Company in Decatur, GA
Alcott Chimney Sweep provides chimney sweeping, inspection, and gas fireplace repair to homeowners throughout Decatur, GA. Most of the chimneys we service here sit on pre-WWII Craftsman and Victorian homes, particularly in Oakhurst and Winnona Park, where original masonry flues need a careful hand and a straight answer more than a scare tactic. Decatur’s mix of century-old brickwork and newer prefabricated flues means no two jobs look alike, so we price each one after a real look, not a guess. Call (762) 356-6423 if you need someone who’ll tell you exactly what’s going on up there.
Why Decatur Homes Are Different
Decatur’s housing stock runs older than most of Atlanta’s metro suburbs, and that changes how a chimney should be serviced. The Craftsman bungalows and Victorians in Oakhurst and Winnona Park often still have their original brick chimneys. Many were built without clay flue liners, or with liners that have cracked after 80 or 90 years of thermal expansion. We routinely find deteriorated mortar joints, spalled brick faces, and hidden creosote pockets behind decorative corbel courses in Oakhurst, where moisture gets trapped and the freeze-thaw cycle does slow damage. Decatur’s humid subtropical climate makes this worse: heavy spring rains soak into old mortar, and when humidity stays high through summer, the brick never fully dries out. Homeowners who use their fireplace only a handful of times each winter often assume that low use means low risk, but in Decatur the bigger threat is usually water intrusion, not overuse. Mid-century ranch homes in areas like Glenwood Estates tend to have sturdier masonry flues but older dampers that rust and stick. Newer infill construction across the city uses prefabricated metal flues, which need different tools and different inspection standards. A sweep who treats all three housing types the same misses what’s actually wrong.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Decatur Services
Most Decatur homeowners reach out for one of two reasons: a routine cleaning before burning season, or an inspection because something doesn’t look right after a storm. Below is how each service applies to Decatur homes specifically.
Chimney Sweep in Decatur
A standard sweep in Decatur removes creosote, soot, and any debris that’s collected in the flue since the last burn. On older Oakhurst and Winnona Park homes, we pay extra attention to the area behind decorative brick corbels, where creosote can accumulate unnoticed and where hidden cracks often start. We use professional-grade brushes sized to your flue, not a one-size-fits-all tool, and we protect the hearth and surrounding floor before starting. After the sweep, we’ll tell you plainly what we found and whether anything needs attention. Chimney Sweep in Decatur
Chimney Inspection in Decatur
Inspections in Decatur tend to focus on what’s hidden inside older masonry. Many original chimneys here were built without liners, or with liners that have since cracked. Our inspection includes a camera feed you can watch with us, so you see the flue interior yourself, not just our summary of it. That’s especially useful on Victorians where the chimney runs through multiple finished floors and a problem you can’t see can spread. If repairs are needed, we’ll show you the footage and explain what’s urgent and what can wait. Chimney Inspection in Decatur
Gas Fireplace Repair in Decatur
Gas fireplaces in Decatur span a range of vintages, from direct-vent units installed in 1990s renovations to newer models in recent infill builds. Common issues include pilot lights that won’t stay lit, thermocouples that fail, and burners that produce uneven or yellow flames. We service what’s in your home, diagnose the issue without guesswork, and give you a written price before any parts go in. Gas Fireplace Repair in Decatur
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.
Brands We Service in Decatur
We work with HeatShield resurfacing systems for deteriorating flue liners, Gelco masonry repair products, and Olympia Chimney components, plus Famco parts where specified. Our technicians carry common replacement parts locally, so many Decatur repairs can be completed in one visit. See our brands for full details.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Decatur, GA
| Service | Typical range in Decatur |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (Level 1) | $189 – $279 |
| Chimney sweep with minor creosote buildup | $229 – $319 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection (real estate or after damage) | $349 – $549 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $900 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $500 |
| Flue liner resurfacing (HeatShield) | $2,500 – $4,500 |
| Stainless steel liner installation | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Damper repair or replacement | $300 – $700 |
| Masonry repair or repointing (partial) | $600 – $1,500 |
What pushes a Decatur chimney repair higher than the low end is usually access. Steep rooflines on Victorians, chimneys surrounded by original slate that must be protected, and flues that haven’t been opened in decades all add labor time. Whatever the number, you’ll see it in writing before any work starts, and that written price is what you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Decatur
We cover the full city of Decatur and the surrounding metro ring. Most calls come from a few areas where the housing stock matches the chimney age.
- Oakhurst
- Winnona Park
- Glenwood Estates
- Great Lakes
- Dearborn Park
For most Decatur neighborhoods, we can typically schedule a sweep or inspection within a few business days, and we’ll arrive at the time we committed to, with the technician’s name and photo sent to you beforehand.
Service Area – Cities Near Decatur
We also serve homeowners in surrounding communities across DeKalb County and the east Atlanta metro. That includes Clarkston, GA, Conley, GA, Redan, GA, and Atlanta, GA. Scheduling is coordinated from the brand’s Atlanta office, but crews live and work locally, so the person driving to your Decatur home isn’t coming from across the region.
Serving Decatur, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Decatur 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 About Chimney Company in Decatur
Most sweeps and inspections in Decatur can be scheduled within a few business days, depending on the season. Fall is our busiest stretch, so calling a few weeks before you plan to light the first fire is the smart move.
Routine sweeping and inspection don’t require a permit in Decatur. More substantial structural repairs, like rebuilding a chimney crown or relining a flue, may require city permitting depending on scope. We’ll tell you upfront if your job triggers that requirement.
Not nervous, but careful. Many original Decatur flues were built without liners, which is a legitimate fire risk if the mortar between bricks has eroded. A sweep plus a camera inspection will show you exactly what condition the flue is in and whether it’s safe to use this season.
If your Decatur chimney hasn’t been looked at in a while, call (762) 356-6423. We’ll schedule a visit, tell you straight what you’re working with, and give you a written price for anything that needs attention before a single tool comes off the truck.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Decatur Customers Say
"Having a vetted person in the house was why we picked them. Background checked, badge, polite. The fireplace has never been cleaner."
- Nadine F."Great sweep, very tidy. The only gripe is the appointment window was wide and I waited in the morning. Once he arrived the work was fast and thorough."
- Rita S."Water was leaking around the flashing. They resealed it and installed a new crown coating. Dry through two heavy rains since."
- Douglas P.