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DuraFlex Chimney Cap & Crown in Olympia: What to Know First

We provide independent DuraFlex chimney cap and crown service in Olympia, typically scheduling within a week and completing most cap replacements or crown repairs in a single visit. Every job starts with a camera-scan inspection and a written price before any work begins - no exceptions. This page is for homeowners who’ve confirmed or suspect their DuraFlex cap or crown needs attention and want to know what it’ll actually cost and what the fix involves. If that’s you, call us at (360) 464-2015 and we’ll get you a real appointment with a real estimate.

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How DuraFlex Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• DuraFlex SW 316 stainless caps: The woven mesh on these caps traps Pacific Northwest needle duff tighter than rigid-screen competitors. In Olympia’s mature neighborhoods near Priest Point Park and the Eastside, we see SW caps clogged by late October, which backs up smoke and accelerates creosote buildup. We pull the cap, document mesh condition with the camera, and either deep-clean the existing screen or swap to a Gelco multi-flue cap with wider spacing if the homeowner burns regularly.
• DuraFlex DVL double-wall caps: The twist-lock collar on early DVL caps fatigues after 8-12 years of thermal cycling. We’ve found the collar seam separating on homes built during the 2015-2019 building boom in Tumwater and Lacey - the cap lifts in a wind gust and the flue fills with water. We replace with a current-spec DVL cap or, if the chase top allows, upgrade to a custom-fabricated cap with a welded skirt and stainless hardware.
• DuraFlex AL 29-4C aluminum caps: These caps corrode at the fastener points where galvanic reaction meets Olympia’s salt-laden winter air, especially within two miles of Budd Inlet. The cap itself looks fine while the mounting screws turn to powder. We document the hidden fastener damage with close-up photos, then install 316 stainless hardware and a bead of high-temp silicone at the penetration points - a fix DuraFlex’s own installation manual doesn’t emphasize but our field data supports.
• DuraFlex crown wash on manufactured chimneys: The factory crown coating on DuraFlex chase pans is thin - typically 1/8 inch - and cracks within 5-7 years as the pan flexes under snow load. In Olympia’s wet winters, that crack becomes a funnel. We grind back to sound metal, apply a two-part crown sealant rated for 2000°F, and slope it to shed water toward the drip edge. The camera goes in first. Everything else follows from what it finds.
• DuraFlex multi-flue caps with integrated dampers: The damper linkage on these caps seizes when creosote migrates from an adjacent flue. We see this on duplex conversions near downtown Olympia where two fireplaces share a chase. Our fix: separate the flues with a partition, install individual caps, and show the homeowner the before-and-after draft readings on paper.

Our DuraFlex Chimney Cap & Crown Process

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   Schedule and confirm: You call (360) 464-2015, a live person answers, and we book a two-hour window. You get a text when your tech is en route.
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   Camera-scan inspection: We run the camera down the flue before touching the cap or crown. We’re looking for liner condition, creosote class, and whether the cap failure caused secondary damage. Photos go to your job file automatically.
3. 3
   Parts decision: If the cap is salvageable, we say so. If not, we quote OEM DuraFlex and quality aftermarket options side by side, with warranty implications for each. No default to the most expensive choice.
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   Written price, written scope: You get a single page: what we’ll do, what parts we’ll use, what it costs, and what the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers. Sign it or don’t - no pressure, no “while I’m here” upsell.
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   Repair and test: We do the work, run a post-repair camera pass to confirm flue integrity, and measure draft and CO readings at the appliance. The numbers go on your receipt.
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   Documented record: Before we leave, you have photos, readings, a written warranty, and our direct line. Clause 4 of the Haven Standard requires it.

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What DuraFlex Chimney Cap & Crown Costs in Olympia

These are real Olympia prices from our 2024-2025 jobs, not national averages. A steep roof near Capitol Lake costs more than a walkable ranch in the Westside. Every estimate is free, itemized, and delivered in writing before work starts. Call (360) 464-2015 for your exact number.

Why Olympia Homeowners Call Level Two Chimney Olympia for DuraFlex Work

We’ve inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and a growing share of Olympia’s housing stock runs DuraFlex liner and cap systems from the 2015-2020 building cycle. Corrine Halstead and our crew know the difference between a DVL twist-lock and an SW clamp-ring without checking the manual - because we’ve uninstalled both in the rain, on your roof, with the camera running.

We’re an independent DuraFlex service provider, not a factory affiliate. That means we source parts through Haven’s buying network from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and others, choosing what fits your system and your budget. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every job. If we install a cap and it leaks, we come back. No argument, no paperwork chase.

Live phone support runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Background-checked, uniformed technicians. License number on every page. And a Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written estimate - bring it in, we’ll tell you straight if it’s right or if something’s missing.

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