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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Before
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We provide independent Olympia Chimney chimney liner & rebuild services throughout Olympia and the South Sound, with most liner replacements completed in one day and full rebuilds typically scheduled within a week. Every job starts with a camera-scan inspection, a written price before any work begins, and a documented photo record when we’re done - that’s been Clause 4 of the Haven Standard since 2009. This page is for Olympia homeowners who own an Olympia Chimney product and need straight answers about liner condition, rebuild scope, and what it’ll actually cost. Call (360) 464-2015 to book or get a free written estimate.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney stainless steel liner systems (OC-3000 series) develop creosote bridging at the flex joints where the South Sound’s heavy marine moisture meets cooler flue gases. We find this most often in homes near Budd Inlet or the Deschutes River valley, where the temperature differential accelerates condensation. Our fix: a full camera scan to map the bridging pattern, mechanical brushing with polypropylene heads safe for the OC-3000’s 304-grade wall, then replacement of the flex section if pitting has started.
- Olympia Chimney rigid liner kits (OC-R500 series) suffer mortar joint deterioration between stacked sections, especially in older Olympia homes with oil-to-gas conversion burners running higher exhaust temperatures. The rigid design doesn’t flex with thermal expansion, so the collar joints crack. We replace with a properly sized flexible liner or, if the flue run is straight and short, re-mortar with HeatShield Cerfractory Foam rated to 2900°F.
- Olympia Chimney top-sealing dampers integrated with liner systems corrode at the cable guide where rainwater tracks down the cap stem. The damper hangs open, bleeding heated air and letting creosote form on the exposed liner throat. We replace the cable assembly with stainless hardware and reseat the liner termination with a Gelco rain cap sized to the OC-specific collar dimension.
- Olympia Chimney partial rebuild scenarios (OC-PB100 and field-built hybrids) show spalling brick above the roofline where the original builder used standard-grade clay liner with no expansion joint. Olympia’s freeze-thaw cycles - 20 to 30 per winter - pop the face off bricks and shift the liner off-center. We rebuild with a stainless liner sleeve, proper clearance to combustibles per WAC 51-51, and a poured crown with drip edge.
- Olympia Chimney HeatShield-compatible liners (OC-HS line) lose their factory-applied refractory coating at the smoke chamber shoulder, the transition point where flue gases swirl and deposit acid condensate. Homeowners smell a chemical odor on first fall firing. We reline with a DuraFlex 316Ti flex liner or apply HeatShield CC100 resurfacing if the existing terracotta is structurally sound - the camera decides which.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Liner & Rebuild Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers 24/7. We book a Level 2 inspection with camera scan.
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Camera goes in first. Corrine Halstead’s rule: “The camera goes in first. Everything else follows from what it finds.” We document liner condition, creosote class, clearance violations, and any structural defect with photos and measurement.
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Written price, written scope. Before any tool touches your chimney, you get a fixed price, the exact parts list (OEM Olympia Chimney or quality aftermarket from our DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco network), and warranty terms - Haven Standard Clause 1.
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Repair or rebuild. Background-checked, uniformed techs execute the scope. License number on the invoice. You get a text when we’re en route.
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Post-job test and documentation. Smoke test or draft reading, depending on the work. Photo record of completed work uploaded to your file - Haven Standard Clause 4.
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365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right. No charge for callback labor on our work.
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These are real ranges for Olympia Chimney products in the Thurston County market, based on jobs we’ve completed in neighborhoods from Eastside to Tumwater Hill:
| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| OC-3000 flex liner replacement, single story | $2,800 - $4,200 | Flue length, number of offsets, cap/termination condition |
| OC-R500 rigid liner resection with HeatShield | $1,900 - $3,400 | Accessible vs. enclosed chase, number of damaged joints |
| OC-PB100 partial rebuild (above roofline) | $4,500 - $7,800 | Brick matching, scaffolding needs, liner diameter |
| Full chimney rebuild with new stainless liner | $12,000 - $18,500 | Height, foundation condition, hearth extension |
| Top-sealing damper repair on OC system | $680 - $1,150 | Corrosion extent, cable replacement vs. full damper |
We don’t quote over the phone without seeing the flue. The inspection fee is credited to the job if you proceed. Bring us any competitor’s written estimate - we’ll give you a free second opinion.
Why Olympia Homeowners Call Level Two Chimney Olympia for Olympia Chimney Work
We’ve inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, every one with a written price first and a photo record after. Corrine Halstead and her crew know Olympia Chimney products from years of hands-on work across the South Sound - she’s been up on rooftops near the Capitol Campus more times than she can count, and she writes the findings down before she writes the invoice.
Our Haven Standard means no surprises: Clause 1 gives you the price in writing, Clause 4 gives you the photo documentation, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the labor. When Olympia Chimney OEM parts are back-ordered, we source equivalent or superior materials through our DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco buying network - same or better spec, honest price. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we’re not bound to factory-only solutions. We pick what works.
FAQs
Factory warranties on Olympia Chimney products typically cover manufacturing defects, not field modifications or third-party repairs. We document the pre-existing condition with camera footage before we start, so if a defect claim arises later, you have independent evidence of what was original versus what we touched. Call (360) 464-2015 if you want us to review your warranty paperwork before quoting.
The camera decides. If the terracotta is cracked but structurally intact and the mortar joints hold, we can often reline or resurface. If the flue is shifted, the bricks are spalled through, or the smoke chamber is eroded past NFPA 211 tolerances, rebuild is the honest recommendation. We show you the footage and explain which side of the line you’re on - no pressure, just the picture and the price.
OEM termination collars and caps fit precisely, but the liner itself - whether flex or rigid - is commodity 304 or 316 stainless with comparable wall thickness. We use Olympia Chimney OEM where the fit matters (collars, adapters, dampers) and source DuraFlex or Gelco liner stock through our buying network when the spec matches or exceeds. You see the part numbers on the written quote before we order.
Most flex liner replacements are one day from setup to test fire. Rigid liner resections run longer if we need to open a chase or match existing masonry. Full rebuilds with new liner typically span three to five days, weather permitting. We schedule start dates, not clock times - you’ll know the day we arrive and the day we finish.
A cracked or offset liner lets exhaust gases contact combustible framing - that’s a chimney fire or CO risk, not a maintenance deferral. In Olympia’s wet climate, freeze-thaw accelerates brick spalling once water enters through the liner gap. The repair cost rarely goes down with waiting. Call (360) 464-2015 for a free inspection and written quote so you know exactly what you’re deferring.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Level Two Chimney Olympia at Level Two Chimney Olympia, serving Olympia and nearby areas.