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 Franklin, TN
Franklin has two very different chimney populations, and both need eyes on them. Downtown’s 19th-century masonry stacks have been holding heat for well over a century, while the newer subdivisions out toward 37067 and 37069 run on factory-built fireplaces and gas inserts. Chimney inspection is where we start with both, because the flue tells you what kind of house you’re actually dealing with before anyone touches a brush. Our technicians have up to 9 years of experience reading exactly these setups. Call (844) 372-0461 to book a visit.
Why Franklin Homes Are Different
Franklin’s chimney market splits sharply, and few trades see both sides of it in a single week. In the historic downtown core you’ll find 1800s brick and wood-frame houses with tall exterior masonry chimneys and multiple flues, many of them unlined or fitted only with clay tile. Those flues need relining before they can safely burn again. Out through 37067 and 37069, the housing stock flips to 1990s-2010s subdivision homes with prefab wood-burning fireplaces and gas inserts, which mostly need inspection and cap-and-screen work rather than a heavy sweep.
The climate adds its own complications. Middle Tennessee’s mild, humid summers mean chimneys sit idle for months, letting creosote harden and glaze through the shoulder seasons. Meanwhile humid air and driving rain work on mortar crowns and dampers year round, so water intrusion is a standing enemy here. Fall is crunch season, and it’s worth getting on the schedule before the first cold snap.
In the historic blocks, those tall, narrow 1800s chimneys often draw poorly. Mature trees and newer taller additions have changed the original draft conditions, so a sweep call can turn into draft diagnosis and crown work rather than a simple brushing.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Franklin Services
Most Franklin homeowners call us about one of two things: a routine sweep, or a problem a sweep turns up.
Chimney Sweep in Franklin
A sweep in an older Franklin home is rarely just brushing. We start by checking what’s actually in the flue, because an unlined 1800s stack and a clay-tile flue take different approaches. Creosote that’s glazed through the humid off-season needs proper removal, not a quick pass. In the newer subdivisions, we often find little to sweep and more to inspect. Either way, we show you what comes out and what we find. Book a chimney sweep and we’ll walk the flue with you.
Chimney Repair in Franklin
Repair is where the two halves of Franklin really diverge. Downtown, we see failed mortar joints, cracked crowns, and flues that need HeatShield resurfacing or a full reline to bring them back to safe service. Out in the newer ZIPs, repair tends to mean caps, screens, dampers, and chase covers rather than masonry. We handle both without sending you to a second company. When we recommend repair, it’s because we have camera evidence you can see for yourself. Start with chimney repair and we’ll scope it honestly.
Chimney Inspection in Franklin
Chimney inspection in Franklin has to account for two housing eras that fail in completely different ways. An unlined 1800s flue in the historic core needs to be checked for gaps and clay-tile breakdown before anyone lights a fire, while a 2000s prefab in 37069 needs its factory components and clearances verified instead. Middle Tennessee’s humid climate makes both harder to judge from the ground, which is why we go up and look. A full Chimney Inspection is the starting point for every job we do here, and it’s the reason we can tell you plainly when work can safely wait.
Fireplace Inspection
Signs you need it
Smoke rolling back into the room, a fire that’s sluggish to start, or a fireplace you’ve never had looked at since moving in all point to a fireplace inspection before the next burn.
What it costs in Franklin
A fireplace inspection in Franklin typically runs $85 to $150, and the written estimate sets the final price.
How we do it
We inspect the firebox, damper, smoke chamber, and the first section of flue, then photograph what we find so you’re looking at the same evidence we are.
Level 2 Chimney Inspection
Signs you need it
A chimney you’ve just bought a home with, a flue that’s been relined or repaired, or any change to the heating appliance calls for a Level 2 inspection with camera work.
What it costs in Franklin
A Level 2 chimney inspection in Franklin typically costs $150 to $275, with the written estimate setting the final price.
How we do it
We run a camera the full length of the flue, check joints, offsets, and the crown from the roof, and document every finding with photos you keep.
What Chimney Inspection Costs in Franklin
| Item | Typical range in Franklin |
|---|---|
| Fireplace inspection | $85 – $150 |
| Standard chimney inspection | $85 – $150 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection with camera | $150 – $275 |
Do I really need a Level 2 inspection on an older Franklin home?
Often yes. Unlined and clay-tile flues in downtown’s older homes can hide gaps a basic look won’t catch, and the camera shows them clearly. Call (844) 372-0461 for a free estimate.
How quickly can you get to a chimney inspection in Franklin?
We book inspections around your schedule, and fall fills up fastest as homeowners prepare to burn. Call early in the season to hold a slot. Call (844) 372-0461 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Brands We Service in Franklin
We work with professional chimney brands built for the trade: DuraFlex and Olympia Chimney for flexible liner work, HeatShield for resurfacing, and Gelco and Famco for caps, covers, and venting. When a repair calls for a specific component, we match the brand to the job. Look over our brands to see what we work with and how turnaround usually runs.
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| Service | Typical range in Franklin |
|---|---|
| Fireplace inspection | $85 – $150 |
| Standard chimney inspection | $85 – $150 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection with camera | $150 – $275 |
Price climbs when a job needs camera work through a long or offset flue, or when roof access and height make the inspection more involved. Old masonry stacks in the historic core often take longer to assess than a newer prefab. We agree a flat price before we book, and the written estimate sets the final number.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Franklin
We work across Franklin, from the older downtown blocks with their tall exterior masonry chimneys through the eastern and southern subdivisions where prefab and gas inserts dominate. The mix means we carry the tools for both ends of the market on every trip. Response across Franklin is generally quick, and booking ahead helps most in fall.
- Downtown Franklin and the historic core
- Cool Springs
- Westhaven
- Fieldstone Farms
- Berry Farms
Service Area – Cities Near Franklin
Franklin sits in the middle of a stretch of Middle Tennessee where housing stock and chimney types shift from town to town, and we cover the neighboring communities as well. If you’re just outside Franklin, we can usually work you into the same schedule. We also serve Brentwood, TN, Nolensville, TN, La Vergne, TN, and Smyrna, TN. Call and we’ll confirm coverage for your address.
Serving Franklin, TN – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Franklin and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Franklin
We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, and a call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening. Most Franklin visits get scheduled within a few days.
Minor sweeping and inspection usually need neither. Relining, crown replacement, or structural masonry changes may require a permit from the city, and some subdivisions in 37067 and 37069 have HOA rules on exterior changes. Ask before work starts.
We cover all of Franklin plus the surrounding communities, including Brentwood, Nolensville, La Vergne, and Smyrna. If your address sits just outside those, call and we’ll tell you straight whether we can get to you.
Whether you’re in a downtown 1800s stack or a newer build out toward 37069, the first step is the same: we look, we show you, and we tell you what’s urgent and what can wait. Call (844) 372-0461 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
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 Franklin Customers Say
"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
- Eric Ackerman"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
- Alicia Dawson"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he explained every photo in it."
- Rosa Vargas