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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We provide independent Olympia Chimney chimney cap & crown service in Olympia, from cap installation on new flues to crown coating on weather-beaten masonry. Most jobs are quoted in writing during the first visit and completed within a week. You’ll see camera footage of the damage, a written price before any work starts, and a photo record when we’re done - that’s Clause 1 and Clause 4 of the Haven Standard, and we’ve operated that way since 2009.
This page is for Olympia homeowners who own an Olympia Chimney cap, crown, or full chimney system and need repair or replacement. We service the Olympia Chimney Supply line, including their stainless multi-flue caps, standard galvanized caps, and the poured concrete crowns found on many Olympia-area installations from the 1990s through the 2010s. Call (360) 464-2015 - a live person answers, 24/7.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney stainless multi-flue caps: weld-seam separation at the skirt. The multi-flue caps sold through Olympia Chimney Supply use a folded-and-welded skirt joint that collects condensation where the South Sound’s marine air meets heated flue gas. After eight to twelve years, that seam opens and water drips directly onto the crown below. We pull the cap, document the seam gap with the camera, and either re-weld the skirt in our shop or source a replacement through our Haven buying network - whichever costs you less and lasts longer.
- Olympia Chimney galvanized standard caps: rust-through at the mesh hood. The galvanized line is rated for 15-20 years in dry climates; in Olympia’s wet winters, we see hood perforation in as few as seven years, especially on homes near Budd Inlet or the Capitol Lake basin where salt air lingers. We replace with 304 stainless or a copper upgrade from Copperfield, depending on your flue count and exposure. The old cap comes off, the flue top gets inspected for spalling, and the new cap is secured with stainless hardware - never the original galvanized screws.
- Olympia Chimney poured concrete crowns: hairline cracking from freeze-thaw cycling. Olympia’s temperature swings - above 40°F in afternoon sun, below freezing by morning from November through February - stress the concrete matrix. Olympia Chimney crowns from the 2003-2012 era were poured with a standard Portland mix without air entrainment, making them especially vulnerable. We map the crack pattern, check for underlying flue liner displacement, then either apply a flexible crown coat (HeatShield or similar) or form and pour a new crown with air-entrained concrete and a proper drip edge.
- Olympia Chimney chase covers on prefab units: pan sag and corner leaks. The galvanized chase covers paired with Olympia Chimney prefab systems in 1990s and 2000s builds were stamped from 24-gauge steel. In Olympia’s moss-friendly climate, debris accumulation accelerates pan sag at the center, and the factory caulking at corners fails within a decade. We fabricate a replacement from heavier-gauge stainless or copper, with cross-breaks for drainage and welded corners - no caulk to fail.
- Olympia Chimney flue-top dampers: cap-integrated units with seized mechanisms. The top-sealing damper caps sold under the Olympia Chimney line integrate the damper plate into the cap body. Creosote buildup on the hinge pin - common with oak and fir, the standard Olympia firewood mix - locks the damper shut or leaves it hanging open. We disassemble the cap on-site, clean the pin and bushing, and if the cable or spring is corroded, replace with a Gelco or Famco equivalent that fits the Olympia flue dimension without modifying the flue tile.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Cap & Crown Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers, checks availability, and notes your Olympia Chimney model if you know it. You’ll get a text when your tech is en route.
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Camera-first inspection. The camera goes in first. Everything else follows from what it finds. We scan the flue liner, crown underside, and smoke chamber, then photograph the cap or crown from the roof. You see the footage on a tablet before we discuss options.
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Written price, written scope. Corrine Halstead and her crew deliver a fixed price for the exact work, the parts source (OEM Olympia Chimney, DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, or Copperfield), and the warranty term. No work starts until you have it in writing - Haven Standard Clause 1.
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Repair or replacement. For caps, we remove the failed unit, inspect the flue top for spalling or liner damage, and install the replacement with stainless fasteners and proper clearances. For crowns, we grind, clean, and apply crown coat or form and pour, depending on what the camera and hammer test showed.
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Post-work documentation. Photos of the completed cap or crown, flue top condition, and any recommendations for future maintenance. This record is yours, stamped with the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
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Cleanup and follow-up. We haul the old cap or crown debris. A digital copy of your photo record arrives by email. If something’s not right in the next year, we make it right.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Olympia Chimney standard cap replacement (single flue) | $280 - $450 | Flue diameter, stainless vs. galvanized, roof access difficulty |
| Olympia Chimney multi-flue cap replacement | $520 - $890 | Flue count, skirt height, custom sizing for non-standard flue spacing |
| Crown coating (HeatShield or equivalent) | $680 - $1,150 | Crown square footage, crack depth, whether mesh reinforcement is needed |
| Full crown replacement (formed and poured) | $1,400 - $2,600 | Crown dimensions, flue count, scaffolding requirements, liner top condition |
| Chase cover replacement (prefab systems) | $740 - $1,380 | Material (stainless vs. copper), welding complexity, collar height |
| Top-sealing damper cap repair | $340 - $620 | Parts availability for older Olympia models, cable replacement length |
These are real Olympia market ranges based on jobs we’ve completed in neighborhoods from Eastside to Tumwater to the Cooper Point peninsula. The only way to pin your exact price is to get the camera up there. Estimates are free. Call (360) 464-2015.
Why Olympia Homeowners Call Level Two Chimney Olympia for Olympia Chimney Work
We’ve inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and a significant share of those were Olympia Chimney systems in the South Sound. Corrine Halstead knows the Olympia product line from years of pulling failed caps off flues near the Capitol Campus and chasing crown leaks in the moss-heavy neighborhoods off Boulevard Road.
Our techs carry Olympia Chimney-compatible parts, but we’re not limited to them. When an OEM cap is back-ordered or overpriced, we source equivalent or upgraded components through our Haven buying network - DuraFlex for liners, HeatShield for crown and smoke chamber repair, Gelco and Famco for caps and dampers, Copperfield for custom fabrication. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies regardless of brand. And if another company handed you a written estimate that doesn’t sit right, bring it in - our Free Second Opinion is exactly what it sounds like.
FAQs
No - but only if the work is done with compatible parts and proper clearances. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we use OEM or equivalent components that meet the original specifications, and we document every step. If your cap or crown is still under warranty, we note the serial number and installation date so you retain your coverage. Call (360) 464-2015 and we’ll check your status during the estimate.
Most single-flue cap replacements are completed in 90 minutes to two hours; multi-flue caps or crown work typically runs three to five hours. We book by the job, not the hour, so the price doesn’t change if access is tighter than expected. You’ll get a written time estimate with your written price - Haven Standard Clause 1.
Usually, yes. Olympia Chimney has shifted their cap lines twice in the past fifteen years, but we maintain dimensional records and can fabricate or source equivalents through Copperfield or Famco. If the exact profile isn’t available, we’ll show you the closest match and any clearance differences before ordering. Bring us a photo or the old cap if you have it.
Cracks under 1/8 inch with no underlying liner damage typically qualify for crown coating. We determine this with a hammer test and camera inspection of the flue top - not a guess from the ground. If the crown is spalling, separating from the flue tile, or cracked through to the liner, replacement is the honest recommendation. Either way, you see the evidence before we quote.
Every year, per NFPA 211, and in Olympia’s climate that’s not conservative - it’s practical. The marine layer, winter freeze-thaw, and debris load from our dense tree canopy mean cap and crown damage accelerates faster here than east of the Cascades. A Level 2 camera inspection catches skirt separation, crown cracking, and liner displacement before water enters the masonry. Annual inspection is free with our sweep service, or book it standalone - call (360) 464-2015.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Level Two Chimney Olympia at Level Two Chimney Olympia, serving Olympia and nearby areas.