Chimney Repair Services in Marietta, GA
Keep your Marietta home safe with professional chimney repairs from your trusted local roofing team. We fix chimney flashing leaks, cracked mortar, damaged crowns, and deteriorating masonry before problems become dangerous or expensive. Our technicians are trained to NFPA 211 standards and local building codes, so every repair is done right and up to code. Get your free chimney inspection today.
Chimney Repair That Keeps Your Marietta Home Safe and Dry
Chimney repair isn't something just any roofer can handle well. It takes real knowledge of how masonry holds up over time, how fire safety codes apply to your specific chimney, and what actually keeps water out for good. Georgia weather is tough on chimneys -- the constant heating and cooling causes bricks and mortar to expand and contract, rain finds its way into every gap, and those occasional freezing nights crack masonry that's already weakening. We've seen what this climate does to chimneys across Marietta and Cobb County, and we know how to fix it properly. Whether you have an older masonry chimney in one of Marietta's established neighborhoods or a prefabricated system in a newer home, we diagnose the issue and get it repaired the right way.
Safety-First Repairs That Meet Fire and Building Codes
Your chimney handles a lot -- it contains fire, vents dangerous gases, and keeps your home's structure sound. When we do repairs, we make sure every one of those jobs still works properly. All our work meets or exceeds NFPA 211 standards and local Cobb County building codes. Every repair starts with checking the flue liner, verifying clearances, testing structural stability, and confirming adequate ventilation. We look for fire hazards, carbon monoxide risks, and structural weak points.
Experienced Chimney Technicians Who Know Masonry
Chimneys involve masonry, fire safety, and how heat and moisture move through your home -- different from the rest of your roof. Our technicians stay current on certifications and have hands-on experience with all types of chimney systems common in Marietta. We know the common failure modes of different chimney types, spot problems early before they get expensive, and fix the actual cause rather than patching over symptoms.
Masonry Restoration and Tuckpointing
Traditional and modern masonry repair techniques for Marietta chimneys: Restoring chimney masonry means knowing how the original construction works and using materials that play well with what's already there. We use mortars made for chimney work that handle heat, shed water, and expand and contract with the seasons without cracking apart. Good repointing requires grinding out deteriorated mortar to the right depth, prepping joints properly, and installing mortar that matches expansion characteristics. Masonry restoration services: - Tuckpointing - Deteriorated mortar removal and replacement with compatible chimney-grade mortar - Brick replacement - Matching size, color, and texture for seamless integration with original work - Spalling repair - Addressing freeze-thaw damage on brick faces and mortar joints - Historic chimney restoration - Period-appropriate repairs for Marietta's older homes near the Square - Structural reinforcement - Stabilizing leaning or shifting chimney stacks
Chimney Cap and Crown Repair
Restoring your chimney's first line of defense against weather and wildlife: The cap and crown protect your chimney from rain, animals, and debris. When damaged or missing, water pours straight into the chimney structure and problems multiply fast. We install caps with proper drainage, animal screening, and spark arrestors that hold up for years in Georgia's climate. Cap and crown services: - Crown repair - Reinforced concrete or specialized masonry that sheds water and handles temperature changes - Crown replacement - Complete rebuild with proper slope, overhang, and expansion joints - Cap installation - Properly sized caps for correct draft with secure wind-resistant anchoring - Spark arrestor installation - Code-compliant screening preventing ember escape - Animal guard installation - Screening to keep birds, squirrels, and raccoons out of your flue
Chimney Flashing Repair and Waterproofing
Stopping leaks where your chimney meets the roof: The chimney-to-roof junction is one of the most common leak points on any house. Water follows tricky paths around chimneys, and flashing must handle movement from both the roof and chimney expanding at different rates. We install layered flashing systems -- step flashing, counter flashing, and membrane waterproofing -- that work together permanently. Flashing and waterproofing services: - Step flashing installation - Properly layered metal flashing integrated with shingle courses - Counter flashing - Reglet-set or surface-mounted counter flashing sealed into masonry joints - Cricket installation - Diverter construction behind wide chimneys to prevent water pooling - Membrane waterproofing - Self-adhering membrane underlayment around chimney base - Sealant application - Proper chimney-rated sealants at all flashing-to-masonry transitions
Fireplace and Flue Liner Repairs
Improving draft, safety, and energy efficiency for Marietta fireplaces: A fireplace that works well needs the right balance of air supply, smoke venting, and damper control. When any of these are off, you get smoke in the house, wasted energy, or safety risks. We repair all components including firebox, smoke chamber, damper, and flue liner to get everything working together. Fireplace and flue services: - Damper repair - Restoring proper seal and operation for throat and top-sealing dampers - Flue liner inspection - Video inspection and condition assessment of clay tile or metal liners - Smoke chamber repair - Parge coating and sealing for proper smoke flow and safety - Firebox restoration - Refractory panel replacement and firebrick repair - Draft improvement - Diagnosing and correcting poor draw, downdraft, and smoking issues
Professional Chimney Inspection and Repair in Marietta
Your chimney needs to be safe and solid -- there's no room for shortcuts. Our trained technicians inspect every part of the system, identify problems clearly, and make repairs that meet code and last. If you've noticed cracked mortar, a leaning chimney, water stains near your fireplace, or just want peace of mind, call (470) 888-0030 for a free chimney inspection.