Business Spotlight: Chimney Masters

Freddie Suddeth opened the doors to Chimney Masters in 2005 after leaving the fire department in Dallas, TX, and moving to Lilburn. During his time as a firefighter, Suddeth started the business in his office hours after responding to numerous chimney fires and wanting to help people. Freddie and his son Michael offer a full range of services including cleaning, repairs and custom builds. I recently sat down to talk with Suddeth about Chimney Masters.

Patch: What is the best aspect of owning Chimney Masters?

Freddie: Our goal is to keep people safe and knowing that we can save someone, save their home. Especially when there are children involved.

Patch: What is the most challenging aspect of owning a chimney cleaning business?

Freddie: Keeping the right products on the truck because we go through a lot of stuff. I'm always running to the store so it burns up a lot of man hours. This season is especially difficult. If a customer wants a wood burning stove then we install it. They go out and buy a part of it but I have to chase down the rest. If a stove or fireplace goes on sale then it's usually discontinued so having to chase down those parts are the most challenging part of the business.

Patch: What makes Chimney Masters unique?

Freddie: We care about what we do. We love what we do. It's not just a business, it's a family thing for us. My wife, my son and I all work at making this business successful.

Patch: What makes the Lilburn community special?

Freddie: I just like it here. It's so special. I know the police officers and I know all of the fire department here and it's community-orientated for me. If you live in Atlanta or Dallas you don't neccessarily know your neighbor, whereas in Lilburn I know my whole subdivision.

Located at 1177 Pine View Rd., Chimney Masters is available by appointment. For more information check out their website at www.chimneymastersga.com