Chimney Relining in Franklin, NC
Installing a new stainless or code-approved liner inside a cracked, corroded, or wrong-sized flue so it vents safely again. Proudly serving Franklin & Macon County.
Professional Chimney Relining in Franklin, NC
When you need chimney relining in Franklin, NC, Steady Flame Fireplaces is just 1 hour west from our Asheville headquarters — meaning fast scheduling and reliable, code-compliant work. Steady Flame Fireplaces has been the licensed hearth team that Franklin area homeowners trust since 2005.
Steady Flame extends our professional fireplace services west to Franklin and Macon County. Whether you want a new wood stove for your mountain home, a fireplace repair, or an annual chimney inspection, our team makes regular service trips to serve Franklin residents with the same reliability and expertise we deliver in Asheville.
A fireplace or stove is only as safe as the chimney and venting behind it. Steady Flame inspects, sweeps, relines, caps, and repairs chimneys and vents throughout Franklin and Macon County — clearing creosote and blockages, correcting draft problems, and making sure every flue draws cleanly. Where the job calls for it, we permit and inspect the work through Macon County. A sound chimney is exactly what lets Franklin homeowners rely on a wood or gas fireplace as real heat all winter — including when a storm takes the power down.
The liner is the flue's protective inner shell — the barrier that keeps heat and combustion gases inside the chimney and away from the surrounding framing. When the original clay tiles crack, a metal liner corrodes, or the flue is simply too large for a new appliance to vent properly, relining restores a safe, code-compliant path for exhaust. A cracked or oversized flue can leak carbon monoxide and cause dangerous draft problems.
What's Involved
Steady Flame sizes a stainless-steel liner to your specific fireplace, insert, or stove, insulates it, and connects it so the appliance vents exactly as its manufacturer requires. When homeowners convert a drafty open fireplace to an efficient gas or wood insert, relining is usually part of the job — and as a licensed gas-piping contractor, we handle the fuel line and the venting together instead of leaving you to juggle two trades. A properly lined flue also keeps a stove dependable as backup heat during an outage.
Heating Challenges in Franklin
Franklin's location in the Little Tennessee River valley creates a moderate mountain climate, but the distance from major service centers means many homes go longer between fireplace and chimney maintenance visits. Macon County's mix of year-round residents and seasonal homeowners creates varied demand — some fireplaces sit idle for months, then must light up instantly. Natural gas is limited outside the town core, making propane gas-fireplace and wood-stove expertise essential.
Seasonal Tip for Franklin Homeowners
Franklin homeowners with seasonal properties love gas fireplaces and inserts for their easy, instant warmth after a long time away. Schedule a pre-season fireplace and chimney check before you return for the season so a dormant hearth doesn't greet you with a surprise.

Serving Franklin & Macon County

Serving Franklin
- 1 hour west from our Asheville office
- Same-day appointments available
- 24/7 emergency response
- NFI-certified technicians
- Free estimates on installations
- Financing available, subject to credit approval
Neighborhoods We Serve
Downtown Franklin · Iotla · Cartoogechaye · Cowee Valley · Holly Springs · Franklin Plaza area
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