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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AfterFamco Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Atlanta: What to Know First
We provide independent Famco chimney liner and rebuild service across Atlanta, with most jobs quoted and scheduled within 24 to 48 hours of your call. A typical Famco liner replacement runs $2,800 to $4,500 depending on flue height and diameter; partial rebuilds start around $3,200 and full rebuilds range from $6,500 to $12,000. We deliver a written price before any work starts, every time, with no exceptions.
This page is for Atlanta homeowners who have a Famco liner, cap, or venting component that has failed, corroded, or no longer meets code. You might have bought the house with it already installed, or your inspector flagged it during a sale. Either way, you need someone who knows the difference between a Famco FMI series liner and their older galvanized venting, and who won’t treat your chimney like a generic tube. Call us at (470) 435-7984 for a free estimate, or bring us a competitor’s written quote for our free second opinion.
How Famco Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- FMI 42″ and 36″ factory-built fireplace liners: These show up constantly in 1990s and 2000s builds around Smyrna and Decatur. The refractory panels crack from thermal cycling, especially when homeowners burn pine or improperly seasoned oak, which is common in Atlanta because cheap firewood moves fast in fall. We camera-scan the full flue, replace the damaged panels with OEM-spec refractory or upgrade to a listed stainless liner if the chase is tall enough to justify it.
- Famco galvanized vent caps and roof jacks: The stamped steel versions installed on older homes in East Atlanta and Kirkwood rot from the inside out. Georgia’s humidity plus acidic condensation from gas appliances eats the galvanized coating in 8 to 12 years. We replace with 304 or 316 stainless caps from our Haven buying network, matched to the existing flue diameter, and we seal the base with high-temp silicone, not roofing tar that cracks in Atlanta’s freeze-thaw.
- Famco flexible aluminum liners on oil-to-gas conversions: We see these in Grant Park and Ormewood Park, where 1940s bungalows got quick conversions in the 2010s. Aluminum rated for oil flue gases degrades fast when a gas appliance vents through it, producing pinhole leaks at the flex joints. We pull the aluminum and install a properly sized DuraFlex or Gelco stainless liner with the correct BTU rating and a new connector pipe.
- Famco chimney chase covers on prefab units: The original galvanized or painted steel covers pool water at the corners, particularly on low-slope chases common in Brookhaven townhomes. Rust stains on the siding mean the cover has been leaking for two seasons already. We fabricate and install a stainless or copper chase cover with cross-breaks and drip edges, or rebuild the chase framing if it’s rotted.
- Famco direct-vent termination caps: The plastic screening on older Famco terminations melts or clogs with lint and combustion debris, causing rollout or pressure switch failures on the appliance. We replace with a listed stainless termination, verify proper vent length and rise per the appliance manual, and run a combustion analysis to confirm we’re not masking a bigger drafting problem.
Our Famco Chimney Liner & Rebuild Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers, 24/7. We book your NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
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Camera-scan inspection. Our tech runs a chimney camera the full length of the flue, documents every joint, offset, and defect, and records it per Haven Standard Clause 4. Corrine Halstead and her crew have been doing this since 2009. The camera doesn’t negotiate - it just shows you what’s there.
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Written diagnosis and price. You get a written scope, a written price, and a written warranty before anyone picks up a tool. Haven Standard Clause 1: have it in writing. If we recommend a liner replacement, we explain whether OEM Famco parts are available or if a quality aftermarket liner from DuraFlex, HeatShield, or Gelco is the better value.
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Repair or rebuild. For liner jobs, we install the new liner with proper insulation, top connector, and termination per manufacturer specs. For rebuilds, we lay brick or stone to match existing coursing, install a new crown with proper overhang and drip edge, and flash to the roofline.
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Post-work verification. We camera the finished flue, run a smoke or pressure test where applicable, and document everything. You get photos, readings, and a completed job record.
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365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right. That’s stamped on every job under the Haven Standard.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Famco liner replacement (stainless) | $2,800 - $4,500 | Flue height, diameter, number of offsets, insulation required |
| Famco partial chimney rebuild | $3,200 - $6,000 | Height of rebuild, brick matching, crown replacement |
| Famco full chimney rebuild | $6,500 - $12,000 | Total height, scaffolding needs, hearth extension |
| Famco chase cover replacement | $850 - $1,400 | Material (stainless vs. copper), chase dimensions |
| Famco cap/termination swap | $320 - $680 | Flue count, access difficulty |
These are real Atlanta prices, not national averages padded up or down. A two-story home in Virginia-Highland with a steep roof and a 30-foot flue hits the higher end. A single-story ranch in Chamblee with straight vertical access lands lower. We source materials through our Haven buying network from Famco, DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield specifically to keep customer prices honest. Call (470) 435-7984 for your exact written estimate - estimates are free, and we never charge to show up and look.
Why Atlanta Homeowners Call Level Two Chimney Atlanta for Famco Work
We’ve inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and a significant share of those were factory-built units with Famco components in Atlanta’s older suburbs and intown neighborhoods. Corrine Halstead grew up in Queens, trained at Apex Technical School in Manhattan, and has spent the better part of two decades in this trade. She and her crew know the difference between a Famco FMI refractory panel crack and a chase leak that just looks like one.
Our background-checked, uniformed technicians carry license information on every page and every truck. You get a text when your tech is en route. Calls are answered by a live person, 24/7, not a voicemail tree. And if another company has already given you a written estimate for Famco work, we’ll review it for free under our Second Opinion policy. No pressure, no upsell - just a written price and a camera record you can see for yourself.
FAQs
No, proper repair by a qualified technician does not void your Famco warranty, but using non-listed parts or incorrect installation methods can. As an independent Famco service provider, we use OEM or UL-listed aftermarket components from DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco, installed per NFPA 211 and the appliance listing. We document everything so you have a record if a warranty question ever comes up. Call (470) 435-7984 if you need help verifying your unit’s original warranty status.
Most Famco liner replacements are completed in one day, with the inspection and quote visit happening beforehand. A straight 15-foot flue in a Chamblee ranch might take four hours; a two-story offset flue in Decatur with scaffolding needs can stretch to a full day plus setup. We don’t promise same-day completion because we won’t rush a proper smoke test and camera verification. Call (470) 435-7984 to schedule - we typically book within 24 to 48 hours.
We can source OEM Famco parts when they’re available and make sense, but we often recommend quality aftermarket liners from DuraFlex, HeatShield, or Gelco through our Haven buying network. The reason is straightforward: some Famco OEM liners for older series are discontinued or carry long lead times, and listed aftermarket stainless liners frequently exceed original specs at a lower installed cost. We explain both options in writing before you decide.
You need a full rebuild when the structural masonry is compromised - spalling brick, shifted courses, or a leaning stack - not just a damaged liner. A liner-only job is appropriate when the brick and mortar are sound but the flue is cracked, corroded, or improperly sized. Our camera inspection shows the difference clearly: we point out exactly what we see, mark the photos, and give you two prices if both are technically options. Nothing is recommended without camera evidence you can see for yourself. Call (470) 435-7984 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
A damaged Famco liner or deteriorating chimney structure lets heat, smoke, and carbon monoxide escape into wall cavities or living spaces. In Atlanta’s tight older homes, especially the Craftsman builds in Inman Park where Corrine spent years chasing clay-tile liner failures, that risk is real and specific. You might get away with it for a season. You might not. We don’t scare-sell, but we do show you what the camera found and explain what it means in plain terms. When work can safely wait, we say so. Call (470) 435-7984 and we’ll tell you straight.
Ready to get a written price you can hold in your hand? Call Level Two Chimney Atlanta at (470) 435-7984 for a free estimate on your Famco chimney liner or rebuild. We answer live, 24/7.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Level Two Chimney Atlanta at Level Two Chimney Atlanta, serving Atlanta and nearby areas.