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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AfterOlympia Chimney Chimney Cap & Crown in Easton: What to Know First
We provide independent Olympia Chimney chimney cap and crown service in Easton, from standard cap swaps to full crown rebuilds on multi-flue systems. Most jobs are completed in a single visit once parts are on hand, and we quote upfront so the number on the estimate matches the number on the invoice. If you own an Olympia Chimney cap or crown and it’s leaking, rusting, or letting animals in, we’ll inspect it with a camera, show you the photos, and tell you plainly what needs doing now versus what can wait. Call (610) 756-1504 to speak with a live person and book a free estimate.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Galvanized steel caps in the Olympia Chimney 8″-13″ round line - These develop pinhole rust at the weld seams after 6-10 Easton winters, especially on north-facing exposures where snow sits. Moisture wicks through, stains the flue tile, and the cap starts sounding like a loose tin can in wind. We replace with a stainless or copper equivalent, or coat the existing crown and seat a new cap with proper overhang so water sheds clear of the masonry.
- Olympia Chimney multi-flue caps with flat lids - The flat-top design pools water and leaf debris from Easton’s mature oak canopy, accelerating crown deterioration underneath. Homeowners in the College Hill area call us when they notice brown spots on the ceiling near the fireplace. We remove the cap, assess crown integrity, and either pour a new sloped crown or apply a cast-in-place repair with proper pitch before reinstalling a peaked or louvered cap that sheds debris.
- Crown separation on older Olympia Chimney installations with poured concrete crowns - The original crown shrinks away from the flue tile, opening a gap that funnels water straight to the smoke chamber. We’ve found this on 1980s and 1990s Easton colonials where the builder used Olympia components but skipped the expansion joint. We cut back the damaged crown, form and pour a new concrete crown with a drip edge and proper clearance, or apply a flexible crown coating when the substrate is sound.
- Olympia Chimney wind-directional caps that seize in the collar - The rotating collar on these caps gums up with creosote and Easton valley humidity, freezing the mechanism so it spins constantly or not at all. A stuck-open cap becomes a bird motel; stuck-shut, it traps moisture. We free the mechanism where possible, but often recommend swapping to a standard galvanized or stainless cap with a fixed hood if the homeowner doesn’t burn frequently enough to justify the moving parts.
- DIY-installed Olympia Chimney caps with undersized flue clearance - Homeowners who bought the cap online and seated it themselves often miss the 1-inch minimum clearance to flue tile required for thermal expansion. The cap overheats, warps the mesh, and in two cases we’ve seen in Easton, the warped mesh caught a spark that escaped onto the roof. We pull the wrong-size cap, verify flue dimensions with a tape, and install the correct Olympia or aftermarket spec with proper mesh spacing and clearance.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Cap & Crown Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers, checks our stock for your Olympia Chimney model or notes the dimensions we’ll need to measure. We book a window that works for you.
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Level-2 camera inspection. Our tech arrives in uniform, runs a camera up the flue, and photographs the crown, flue tile, and cap seat. You see the images on the tablet while we explain what we’re looking at.
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Parts decision. If your cap is a current Olympia Chimney SKU, we can source OEM. For discontinued lines, we match with Gelco or Famco equivalents that fit the mounting footprint and maintain proper mesh spec. We explain the trade-off and let you choose.
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The repair. Crown work gets formed, poured, or coated depending on what the camera showed. Cap installs get proper fasteners, storm collar, and sealant at the penetration. We work clean and protect your roof and landscaping.
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Test and document. We run the camera again to verify clearances, check draft with a manometer, and give you a printed report with photos and our plain-English verdict.
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Cleanup and guarantee. We haul away the old cap and debris. Your work is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing, no arguing. If it’s not right, we come back.
What Olympia Chimney Chimney Cap & Crown Costs in Easton
These are real ranges for Olympia Chimney cap and crown work we perform in Easton and the surrounding Lehigh Valley. Your exact quote comes after we measure and inspect.
| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Single-flue cap replacement (Olympia or equivalent) | $280-$480 | Stainless vs. galvanized; flue height; roof pitch |
| Multi-flue cap replacement | $520-$890 | Width; custom mounting; crown condition underneath |
| Crown coating (sound substrate) | $340-$560 | Crown square footage; number of flues; access |
| Crown rebuild (formed and poured) | $780-$1,400 | Crown size; flue count; scaffolding needs |
| Cap + crown combo (common on older installs) | $960-$1,680 | Extent of crown damage; cap material choice |
We charge no diagnostic fee when you proceed with the work. Estimates are free, and the price we quote is the price you pay. Call (610) 756-1504 for your exact number.
Why Easton Homeowners Call Hearthstone Chimney Co. for Olympia Chimney Work
We’ve been answering the phone with a live person for over 42 years, and we plan to be here in thirty more. That changes how you treat a customer. Our 90-Day Done Right Promise is in writing with no arguing, because a company that intends to stay in Easton doesn’t burn its neighbors.
Russell Haines and our techs know Olympia Chimney products from hands-on work across the Lehigh Valley, including the older colonials near the Delaware Canal where these systems have been in place for decades. When an Olympia part is discontinued, we draw on our stock of DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco equivalents to keep your system safe and functional without a full rebuild. Background-checked, uniformed technicians. Most jobs done in one visit. Photos you can see, a plain-English verdict. That’s the square deal.
FAQs
No. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we perform cap and crown work that does not affect the original product warranty, which covers manufacturing defects, not installation or weather damage. We use OEM or equivalent spec parts and document our work so any future warranty claim with Olympia Chimney remains clean. If the flue is clear and the mortar is sound, that’s all the good news you need. Call (610) 756-1504 if you have questions about your specific warranty terms.
Yes, for most lines. We stock common Olympia Chimney caps and can source current SKUs within a few business days. For discontinued series like certain galvanized round caps from the early 2000s, we match with Gelco or Famco equivalents that fit the same footprint and meet the same mesh and clearance specs. We’ll show you both options and the price difference before you decide.
We make that call with the camera. Hairline cracks and minor spalling on a sound substrate get a flexible crown coating. Crown separation from the flue tile, deep cracking that exposes the brick, or a crown that’s sloped toward the flue instead of away from it means a rebuild. We show you the photos and explain which category you’re in. No work is recommended without evidence you can see for yourself.
Water entering through a failed cap or crown causes accelerating damage to the flue liner, smoke chamber, and interior masonry. In Easton’s freeze-thaw climate, one winter of unchecked leakage can turn a $400 cap replacement into a $2,000 liner job. That said, if the leak is minor and you’re not using the fireplace, we can schedule within the season. We’ll tell you honestly whether your situation can wait or needs prompt attention. Call (610) 756-1504 and we’ll book you for a free estimate.
Most cap replacements take 1-2 hours. Crown coating adds another hour. A full crown rebuild is typically a half-day job. We complete most work in a single visit once parts are confirmed. If we need to order a specific Olympia Chimney cap, we’ll tell you the lead time upfront and schedule the return visit before we leave.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner, Hearthstone Chimney Co. at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Easton and nearby areas.