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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Chimney Repair in Olympia typically costs between $350 and $4,500 depending on whether you need mortar repointing, crown rebuilding, or full structural reconstruction. Most repairs we book in Olympia are completed in one to three days, with a written price and scope agreed before any work starts. Call (360) 464-2015 and a live person will answer, 24 hours a day.
We’ve inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and a significant share of those visits turned up damage that needed fixing before the next burning season. Olympia’s wet winters, the freeze-thaw cycles that hit hard from November through February, and the older housing stock in neighborhoods like Eastside, South Capitol, and the Historic District mean we see Spalling Brick Repair needs, deteriorated mortar, and failed flashing on a routine basis. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and carry a license number you can verify. You’ll get a text when your tech is on the way, and every repair comes with a documented photo record under Clause 4 of the Haven Standard, plus our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
What Our Chimney Repair Service Includes
Mortar Repointing
Mortar Repointing is the process of grinding out deteriorated mortar joints between bricks and packing fresh, matched mortar into the gaps. In Olympia, we see accelerated mortar decay in homes near Budd Inlet and the Deschutes River, where salt-laden air and persistent moisture work together. We use Type N or Type S mortar matched to your existing joint profile, and we document the depth of grind and replacement ratio in your photo record so you know the work met structural standards.
Spalling Brick Repair
Spalling is when the face of a brick flakes or pops off, usually from water freezing inside the masonry pores. Olympia’s 40-plus inches of annual rainfall and repeated freeze-thaw cycles make this one of the most common repairs we perform, especially on chimneys with failed crowns or missing caps. We remove spalled units, source matching brick through our Haven buying network, and replace them with proper bonding and weep holes to let moisture escape.
Chimney Waterproofing
Waterproofing a chimney means applying a vapor-permeable silane or siloxane sealant to the masonry, which blocks liquid water from entering while letting trapped moisture breathe out. We recommend this for Olympia homes after repointing or spalling repair, particularly in neighborhoods like Governor Stevens and Bigelow Highlands where wind-driven rain hits exposed chimney faces hard. Our waterproofing carries a ten-year manufacturer’s warranty and is documented with before-and-after moisture meter readings in your job file.
Flashing Repair
Flashing is the sheet metal interface where your chimney passes through the roof, and it’s the single most common leak point we find during Level 2 inspections. Olympia’s heavy winter rains exploit even minor gaps in step flashing or counterflashing, leading to attic mold and ceiling stains. We repair or replace flashing using copper or galvanized steel fabricated to your roof pitch, and we test with a controlled water spray before we leave - no guesswork, and the photo record shows the seal.
Chimney Rebuilding
Full or partial chimney rebuilding becomes necessary when structural integrity is compromised across multiple courses of brick, the liner is displaced, or the chimney has suffered fire damage or seismic shifting. We’ve rebuilt chimneys in Olympia’s older neighborhoods where original construction predates modern seismic codes, and we pull permits through the City of Olympia Building Department when required. Every rebuild includes a new flue liner sized to your appliance, a poured concrete crown, and a written warranty under the Haven Standard.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing is a specialized form of repointing where we cut thin, decorative grooves into the new mortar and fill them with a contrasting color to replicate the fine-line appearance of historic brickwork. We perform this on Olympia’s designated historic properties and on homeowners who want the aesthetic preserved. It’s slower work than standard repointing, and we quote it separately with a sample panel approved before we proceed.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Chimney Repair
We stock and install materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco for liner and resurfacing work, and we source specialty components through Copperfield’s distribution network. DuraFlex’s flexible stainless liners are our default for Olympia’s masonry chimneys with offset flues or tight smoke chambers. HeatShield’s cerfractory resurfacing system lets us restore a deteriorated clay flue liner without a full tear-out, which saves significant labor cost on jobs where the liner is sound but the surface is pitted or cracked. Gelco’s pre-fabricated chimney caps and chase covers fit the standard dimensions we encounter in Thurston County tract homes built between 1985 and 2010.
Whether your chimney was built with DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, or any other make, we can help. Our Haven buying network lets us source OEM and equivalent parts without the markup of retail channels, and we pass that through to your written estimate. If you’ve received a quote from another company, bring it to us - our Free Second Opinion policy means we’ll review their scope and pricing against what we find, at no charge.
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- White efflorescence or green moss on brick faces. These are minerals and organic growth left behind by water moving through your masonry. They mean moisture is getting in, and in Olympia’s climate, that moisture will freeze, expand, and start spalling brick by the next winter if the entry point isn’t found and sealed.
- Crumbled mortar chunks in the firebox or at the cleanout door. Mortar falling from above means the joints in your smoke chamber or flue are deteriorating. This creates gaps where creosote can build unevenly and where combustion gases, including carbon monoxide, can leak into wall cavities or living spaces.
- A chimney crown with visible cracks or pooling water. The crown is the concrete cap that sheds water away from your flue and masonry. Once water gets through crown cracks, it saturates the brick below and accelerates every other form of decay. We see this constantly on Olympia homes where the original crown was poured without an overhang or expansion joint.
- Rust stains on the chimney exterior or down the face below the cap. Rust means metal is corroding, typically the flue liner, the damper frame, or the cap itself. A rusting flue liner loses its smooth surface, creosote adheres more aggressively, and the liner wall thins until it can crack or separate.
- Smoke leaking into rooms during fireplace use, or a persistent smoky smell when the fireplace is cold. This can indicate a cracked flue liner, a shifted chimney structure, or failed parging in the smoke chamber. Any of these conditions can allow sparks or hot gases to contact combustible framing, and all require a Level 2 camera inspection to diagnose properly.
Our Chimney Repair Process - Step by Step
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Schedule and confirm. Call (360) 464-2015 or speak with our live answering team any time. We’ll book a two-hour arrival window that works for your schedule, and you’ll receive a text when your assigned technician is en route with a photo and estimated arrival time.
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NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection with camera scan. Before we quote any repair, we run a camera down the full length of your flue and inspect the exterior, crown, cap, flashing, and firebox per NFPA 211 standards. This is Clause 4 of the Haven Standard - a documented photo record on every visit, no exceptions, running continuously since 2009.
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Written price, scope, and warranty delivered before work starts. We don’t start repairs and then tell you the cost. Haven Standard Clause 1 requires a written price, written scope, and written warranty in your hands before anyone picks up a trowel. You’ll see line-item pricing for materials and labor, the brands specified, and the warranty terms.
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Repair execution with progress documentation. For multi-day jobs, we photograph each stage - grind depth before repointing, liner pull before replacement, flashing removal before new installation. You’re welcome to review these during the job, and they’re archived in your permanent record.
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Final test, photo record delivery, and sign-off. We pressure-test liners, water-test flashing, and verify draft performance before we leave. You receive a complete photo record, the final invoice matching the written estimate, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything isn’t right, we make it right.
How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost in Olympia?
A typical mortar repointing job on a standard one-flue chimney in Olympia runs $850-$1,800 depending on how many courses need work and whether scaffolding is required, so how much Chimney Repair costs varies with access and scope. Spalling brick repair on a localized section usually falls between $450 and $1,200 per area; full chimney rebuilding starts around $3,500 and can reach $8,500 or more for tall structures with multiple flues or seismic reinforcement needs. Chimney waterproofing after repair work is generally $350-$650. Flashing repair ranges from $400 for a straightforward reseal to $1,800 when step flashing must be lifted and replaced under existing shingles.
Several factors move these numbers. Access is the big one - a chimney on a steep 12/12 pitch in a neighborhood like Indian Creek costs more to scaffold safely than a low-slope ranch in Lacey. The extent of hidden damage we find once work begins also matters; we quote contingencies in writing when we suspect deeper issues, and we photograph and stop for approval before exceeding the agreed scope. Material choice affects price too - a copper flashing upgrade versus galvanized steel, or a DuraFlex UL-listed liner versus a generic equivalent.
To avoid overpaying, get any competitor’s estimate in writing and bring it to us for a Free Second Opinion. We won’t beat every price by cutting scope - we’ll show you where the scopes differ and where the value is. Our estimates are free, no obligation, and include the camera inspection that many companies charge separately for.
Chimney Repair Near Olympia - Our Service Area
We repair chimneys throughout Thurston County and into northern Mason and southern Pierce counties, including Chimney Repair in Lacey, Chimney Repair in Tanglewilde, DuPont, Yelm, Shelton, Fort Lewis, Steilacoom, Lakewood, University Place, Artondale, and Fircrest. Most Olympia-area repairs are scheduled within three to five business days during peak season, and we carry common materials for flashing, repointing, and cap replacement on our trucks to minimize return trips. If you’re in a surrounding city and unsure whether we cover your address, call (360) 464-2015 - a live person will confirm availability.
Serving Olympia, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Olympia area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Chimney Repair in Olympia
Chimney repair fixes structural or functional damage to your chimney’s masonry, metal, or waterproofing systems, while a chimney sweep removes combustible creosote deposits from the flue. We often discover repair needs during a sweep or Level 2 inspection, but the two services address different problems. If you’re booking a sweep, ask us to flag any repair items we find - the camera inspection will show you exactly what needs attention.
Most single-element repairs like flashing replacement or localized repointing are completed in one day. Multi-course spalling repair or full chimney rebuilding typically takes two to three days, plus cure time for mortar or crown concrete. We give you a day-by-day schedule in your written scope before work starts, and we don’t leave your job site half-finished to jump to another project.
Chimney repair in Olympia ranges from about $350 for minor waterproofing or cap replacement to $8,500 or more for full rebuilding with seismic reinforcement and liner replacement. Most homeowners we serve in the Olympia area spend between $850 and $2,500 on their repair. Call (360) 464-2015 for an exact quote - estimates are free, and we deliver a written price before any work begins.
Yes. We install, repair, and replace DuraFlex flexible stainless steel liners and apply HeatShield cerfractory resurfacing to restore deteriorated clay flue surfaces. Both are specified regularly in our Olympia estimates, and we stock common DuraFlex diameters and HeatShield application kits on our service trucks. If your existing system uses either brand, we can match components and warranty terms.
Our live phone support runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we prioritize calls involving active leaks, structural damage after a storm, or post-chimney-fire conditions. We don’t promise same-day dispatch for non-urgent repairs, but genuine emergencies move to the front of our schedule. Call (360) 464-2015 anytime - you’ll speak to a person, not a voicemail system.
Every repair is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right, period. Specific materials carry additional manufacturer warranties - ten years on waterproofing treatments, lifetime on DuraFlex liners in residential applications. All warranty terms are written into your scope before work starts under Haven Standard Clause 1, so there’s no dispute later about what’s covered.
Clear a path to your fireplace and move any furniture or decor within six feet of the hearth. If we’re working on the exterior, please unlock gates and move vehicles that block driveway or yard access. We bring our own drop cloths, HEPA vacuums, and containment for dust and debris. You don’t need to be home for the entire exterior repair if you’ve approved the scope and price in advance, though we do ask someone to be present for the initial inspection and final walkthrough.
Schedule Your Chimney Repair Service in Olympia Today
Call (360) 464-2015 now and a live person will book your inspection, answer your questions, and send a background-checked, uniformed technician with a camera, a written price process, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise. Your estimate is free, your photo record is included, and you’ll never pay a dime before you see exactly what you’re getting in writing.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner at Level Two Chimney Co., serving Olympia since 2009.