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 liner and rebuild service in Phoenixville, typically quoting and scheduling within 24 to 48 hours of your call. Most Olympia Chimney liner replacements and partial rebuilds are completed in a single day; full chimney rebuilds usually take two to three days depending on weather and masonry cure time. Every job starts with a written price before any work begins - no exceptions, no surprises.
This page is for Phoenixville homeowners who have an Olympia Chimney stainless steel or flexible liner, or an Olympia Chimney-supported masonry system that needs relining, section replacement, or full rebuild. If you’re seeing rust flakes in the firebox, hearing a pinging sound during heat-up, or were told your liner is “sized wrong” after a home sale inspection, we can show you exactly what’s happening with a camera and tell you what it’ll cost to fix. Call (610) 321-5157 to book a Level 2 inspection.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney 316Ti flexible liners in the OFC series can develop longitudinal seam separation after repeated thermal cycling, especially in Phoenixville’s freeze-thaw winters when homeowners run intermittent fires. The seam opens at the flex points where the liner bends to offset a thimble or smoke chamber. We cut back to solid metal, splice with a rigid 316Ti section, and re-secure with Olympia-compatible expansion joints - or spec a DuraFlex replacement if the damage runs the full flue length.
- Olympia Chimney rigid 304 stainless liners in the ORC series are prone to external corrosion when installed in exterior chimneys with failed crowns, which is common in the older masonry near the Schuylkill River trail corridor where crown wash wasn’t maintained. The rust starts at the top joint and works down. We replace the damaged section, seal with HeatShield crown repair or full crown pour, and document the liner-to-crown clearance with photos per Haven Standard Clause 4.
- Olympia Chimney ovalizer kits sometimes collapse inward when overspecified for a flue that’s already tight on clearance, particularly in pre-1950 Phoenixville row homes with 8×8 clay flue tiles. The ovalizer creates a choke point that accelerates creosote buildup and can back-puff smoke into the room. We remove the ovalizer, re-measure the flue with a video scan, and either install a properly sized Olympia liner or switch to a Gelco oval liner with factory-certified clearance documentation.
- Olympia Chimney top plate and rain cap assemblies on liner jobs can separate from the flue collar when the original installer used generic sheet-metal screws instead of the stainless draw bands Olympia specifies. The cap lifts in wind, water enters, and the liner floods from the top down. We replace with Olympia OEM top fittings or a Famco equivalent with proper draw-band torque, and we show you the torque spec on the work order.
- Olympia Chimney-supported masonry rebuilds where the original builder used a “liner only” approach without addressing spalling brick or deteriorated mortar joints will fail structurally even with a perfect liner. We see this in Phoenixville’s 1960s and 70s split-levels where the chimney chase was built cheap. Our partial rebuilds include liner removal and reinstallation, new wythes to code height, and a documented smoke test before we leave.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Liner & Rebuild Process
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Call and schedule a Level 2 inspection. A live person answers, or you can text back if we miss you. We book within 24 to 48 hours in Phoenixville.
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Camera scan and documentation. Corrine or one of our uniformed techs runs a chimney camera the full flue length. The camera doesn’t negotiate - what we see is what we quote. You get the footage on a tablet before we discuss price.
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Written price, scope, and warranty. Haven Standard Clause 1: have it in writing. We deliver a fixed price, line-item scope, and 365-Day Done Right Promise before any work starts. No verbal estimates, no “we’ll see how it goes.”
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Parts procurement. We source Olympia Chimney OEM components through our Haven buying network when available and appropriate, or spec DuraFlex, HeatShield, or Gelco equivalents that meet or exceed the original specification. We note OEM versus aftermarket on your work order with the reasoning.
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Repair and real-time photo record. Liner replacement, section repair, or rebuild proceeds per the written scope. Haven Standard Clause 4 requires a documented photo record - we photograph every joint, every clearance measurement, every test result.
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Smoke test, final walkthrough, and archive. We run a smoke test per NFPA 211, show you the draft readings, and file your complete record for future reference or insurance documentation.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Olympia Chimney flexible liner replacement (single flue, standard height) | $2,800 - $4,200 | Flue length, number of offsets, access (steep roof, tight chase) |
| Olympia Chimney rigid liner section repair or splice | $1,400 - $2,600 | Location of damage, crown or chase repair needed simultaneously |
| Partial chimney rebuild with liner reinstallation | $4,500 - $7,800 | Courses above roofline, scaffold requirements, matching existing brick |
| Full chimney rebuild (tear-down to roofline, new Olympia-compatible liner) | $8,500 - $14,000 | Height, liner material choice, exterior finish (stucco, brick, siding chase) |
| Crown repair or rebuild with liner top reseal | $850 - $1,900 | Crown size, pour versus resurfacing, top plate replacement |
These are real ranges for Phoenixville jobs we’ve completed, not bait-and-switch numbers. The only way to know your exact price is to see the flue. Call (610) 321-5157 for a free estimate - estimates are free, and we honor our Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written quote.
Why Phoenixville Homeowners Call Level Two Chimney Phoenixville for Olympia Chimney Work
We’ve inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and a growing share of our Phoenixville calls involve Olympia Chimney systems installed in the 2010s that are now due for liner replacement or rebuild. Corrine Halstead and our crew know the difference between an OFC flex that’s failed at the seam and an ORC rigid that’s rusted from crown neglect - we don’t treat every Olympia Chimney job the same because they’re not.
Our background-checked, uniformed technicians carry license information on every page of every work order. You get a text when your tech is en route. Calls are answered live, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And because we source materials through the Haven buying network from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield, we’re not locked into one manufacturer’s parts book when a better or faster solution exists for your specific failure.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every Olympia Chimney liner and rebuild job we touch. If it’s not done right, we make it right. That’s stamped on every job under the Haven Standard.
FAQs
No - as an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we are not affiliated with or authorized by Olympia Chimney, but manufacturer warranties on materials are typically tied to the product itself, not who installs it. We use OEM or equivalent-spec parts and document everything, which supports any warranty claim you may need to file directly with Olympia Chimney. Call (610) 321-5157 if you have a specific warranty document you’d like us to review before we start.
Most common Olympia Chimney liner sections, top plates, and flex kits are available through our Haven buying network within two to three business days. For less common ORC rigid diameters or discontinued series, we often spec a DuraFlex or Gelco equivalent that meets the same 316Ti or 304 specification and can ship faster. We tell you the lead time in writing before you commit.
The camera decides. A single seam split or isolated corrosion point can often be section-repaired. Multiple failure points, undersizing, or a liner that’s been wet from a leaking cap usually means full replacement is the honest call. We show you the footage, mark the timestamps, and explain which fix we’d choose for our own chimney. Call (610) 321-5157 to schedule the inspection.
NFPA 211 recommends annual inspection for all chimney systems, and Phoenixville’s wet winters with freeze-thaw cycling make that especially relevant for stainless liners. If you burn more than three cords of wood per season, or you bought your home in the last two years and have no record of the liner’s age, schedule a Level 2 inspection now. The estimate is free.
A failed or leaking flue liner can allow carbon monoxide into living spaces or accelerate creosote buildup in the chimney walls, increasing fire risk. In Phoenixville’s older homes with balloon framing, that risk travels fast. We don’t use scare tactics - we show you the camera footage and the NFPA 211 language, then you decide. Most homeowners who see an open seam or rust hole choose to fix it. Call (610) 321-5157 and we’ll show you what we see.
Ready to see what’s actually going on inside your Olympia Chimney flue? Call (610) 321-5157 to book a free estimate and Level 2 camera inspection in Phoenixville. We’ll show you the footage, give you a written price before any work starts, and back every job with our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Level Two Chimney Phoenixville at Level Two Chimney Phoenixville, serving Phoenixville and nearby areas.