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.
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Alcott Chimney Sweep handles chimney work across Snellville, GA, and the job here is different from what you’d find in older towns with brick chimneys. Most Snellville homes were built during Gwinnett County’s suburban boom in the 1980s and early 1990s, which means factory-built metal fireplaces, not traditional masonry. Those units are now past their rated service life, so nearly every visit turns into a check for worn firebox panels and rusted chase covers. Call Alcott Chimney Sweep at (336) 863-3889 for a straight answer about your fireplace.
Why Snellville Homes Are Different
Snellville’s housing stock grew fast in the 1980s and early 1990s, and builders put zero-clearance metal fireplaces into nearly every subdivision home. That’s the single biggest reason chimney work in Snellville doesn’t look like chimney work in Decatur or Stone Mountain. We’re not inspecting brick-and-mortar stacks. We’re pulling chase covers off metal enclosures, checking refractory panels that crack from heat cycling, and looking for rust that forms during long, humid Georgia summers when the fireplace sits idle.
Snellville’s climate does two things to these systems. From November through March, enough fires get lit to build real creosote, the tar-like residue that causes chimney fires. Then from April through October, the humidity settles into the metal chase, and rust takes over. Chase covers corrode, firebox panels crumble, and gaskets on glass doors lose their seal. Gwinnett County’s occasional winter ice storms add another layer of trouble, cracking metal chase tops and loosening flashing on the shallow-pitched roofs builders used throughout subdivisions like Summit Chase and Norris Lake.
There’s also a quirk specific to Snellville’s era of construction. A large share of the 1980s and 1990s homes had gas log sets dropped into wood-burning factory-built fireboxes during the 1990s and 2000s, frequently without a permit or proper damper work. We still find dampers crudely stuffed with fiberglass insulation and gas burners sized for masonry boxes shoehorned into metal fireboxes. Those conversions need a different kind of attention than a standard sweep, which is why our Snellville visits start with understanding exactly what’s behind the glass.
Our Main Snellville Services
Snellville homeowners usually call us for one of three things: a routine chimney cleaning, a deeper inspection of an aging factory-built system, or a gas fireplace that isn’t lighting or heating the way it should.
Chimney Sweep in Snellville
A chimney sweep in Snellville is rarely just a sweep. Because most homes here have zero-clearance metal fireplaces, we’re removing creosote from the flue while also checking the firebox panels, the damper, and the chase cover. The humid summers mean even a fireplace that burned clean last winter may have rust forming by October. We brush the flue properly, vacuum everything out, and tell you exactly what condition the system is in before we leave. Details on our sweep process are on the Chimney Sweep in Snellville page.
Chimney Inspection in Snellville
If your fireplace was built in the 1980s or early 1990s, it’s past the 20 to 25 year service life most manufacturers put on factory-built units. An inspection in Snellville means checking for cracked refractory panels, deteriorated gaskets, rusted metal fireboxes, and blocked or corroded chase tops. We use a camera when the situation calls for it and show you the photos. You’ll see the same evidence we’re looking at before any repair is discussed. The full checklist is on the Chimney Inspection in Snellville page.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Snellville
Gas fireplaces in Snellville often live inside factory-built boxes that were never designed for them. We see undersized burners, glass gaskets that leak, and thermocouples and pilot assemblies that fail after years of cycling. The repair work here is part mechanical and part detective: figuring out whether the problem is the gas burner itself or the aging metal firebox around it. We work on gas valves, pilots, thermopiles, and log sets, always with a written price before any work begins. See the Gas Fireplace Repair in Snellville page for specifics.
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 Snellville
We work with professional trade brands like HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney rather than box-store substitutes. When a Snellville home needs a new chase cover or a refractory panel, we order the correct part for that specific unit. Most common Snellville repairs use our brands and can be scheduled within a few days once the part arrives.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Snellville, GA
| Service | Typical range in Snellville |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (factory-built fireplace) | $150 – $250 |
| Chimney sweep with creosote-heavy flue | $250 – $400 |
| Level 1 chimney inspection | $75 – $150 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection (with camera) | $250 – $450 |
| Chase cover replacement | $350 – $700 |
| Refractory panel replacement | $400 – $900 |
| Gas fireplace pilot assembly repair | $150 – $350 |
| Gas log set installation | $400 – $900 |
| Glass gasket replacement | $80 – $200 |
| Damper repair or replacement | $150 – $400 |
What pushes a Snellville price up is usually the same thing: a factory-built fireplace that’s beyond its rated service life and needs parts specific to its make and model. Rusted chase covers, cracked refractory panels, and improperly sized gas log sets all add cost. What doesn’t change is the pricing process: you get a written price before any work starts, and if a repair fails, the second visit is free under our written guarantee.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Snellville
We work throughout Snellville and the surrounding Gwinnett County area, and most addresses are within a short drive for our Atlanta-based dispatch team. Typical scheduling in Snellville means we can get to most homes within a few days of the call.
- Summit Chase
- Norris Lake
- Briscoe Field area
- Rosebud Road corridor
- Centerville area
Service Area – Cities Near Snellville
Our Snellville crews also cover nearby Gwinnett County communities. If you’re in Lilburn, GA, Grayson, GA, Conyers, GA, or Redan, GA, we can help with the same factory-built fireplace issues common across this part of metro Atlanta. Call (336) 863-3889 and we’ll confirm your address is in our service area.
Serving Snellville, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Snellville 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 Snellville
Most Snellville homeowners can get a visit scheduled within a few days of calling. We’re not doing emergency dispatch for chimney issues, but we do answer the phone around the clock and can usually find a slot that works without a long wait.
Routine chimney sweeping and inspection don’t require a permit in Gwinnett County. Repairs that stay within the existing fireplace system, like replacing a chase cover or refractory panel, generally don’t either. If your job does require a permit, we’ll tell you before work begins.
Yes. We’re used to working in Snellville subdivisions with HOA rules about exterior appearance, particularly around chase covers and caps. If your HOA requires a specific style or color match, we’ll work with you on that before ordering parts, and we’ll give you a written price that covers the whole job.
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 Snellville Customers Say
"Annual inspection and sweep. He used a camera to check the liner and found a cracked tile I had no idea about. Gave me a written estimate and did not push."
- Janet W."Water was leaking around the flashing. They resealed it and installed a new crown coating. Dry through two heavy rains since."
- Douglas P."Fast and tidy. Fireplace draws properly again."
- Mina K.