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 Tacoma, with most liner replacements completed in one day and full rebuilds typically finished within three to five business days. Every job starts with a written price before any work begins, backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. This page is for homeowners in Tacoma who own an Olympia Chimney liner, cap, or component and need honest documentation of what’s actually wrong, what it’ll cost to fix, and proof that it was fixed right. Call (253) 447-5982 for a free estimate, or bring us any competitor’s written quote for a free second opinion.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney 316Ti flexible liners in the Proctor District and North Slope develop longitudinal seam separation after 10-14 years, accelerated by Tacoma’s marine air and the thermal cycling from Pacific Northwest shoulder-season burns. The 316Ti alloy resists acid corrosion well but the seam weld is the weak point; we camera-scan to confirm separation length, then replace with a DuraFlex equivalent or a new Olympia liner depending on flue geometry and your budget.
- Olympia Chimney rigid 304 stainless elbows in older Tacoma craftsman flues suffer crevice corrosion at the male-female joints where condensation pools during our long, damp winters. Homeowners smell a metallic odor on first fall lighting. We pull the elbow, document the pitting with photos under Clause 4 of the Haven Standard, and replace with a Gelco rigid section or an Olympia OEM equivalent - never reusing a pitted joint.
- Olympia Chimney top-mount dampers integrated with their chase covers seize in the open position after the cast aluminum frame fatigues from UV exposure and salt air coming off Commencement Bay. The damper motor burns out trying to close. We separate the systems: install a Lyemance or Lock-Top damper below, and replace the chase cover with a Famco galvanized or copper unit that outlasts the original design.
- Olympia Chimney smooth-wall liners in homes near Point Defiance show spalling of the interior refractory coating where sulfur-laden Pacific Northwest softwoods (particularly Douglas fir with high bark content) produce Class III glazed creosote. The glaze traps moisture against the wall. We mechanical-clean to bare metal, assess wall thickness with a pit gauge, and reline with a HeatShield cerfractory application or a new Olympia smooth-wall if thinning exceeds 20 percent.
- Olympia Chimney flex-to-rigid adapters on exterior chase installations in Northeast Tacoma crack at the weld ring where wind-driven rain pools against the insulation blanket. Water stains the chase interior. We remove the adapter, inspect the surrounding masonry for freeze-thaw damage, and replace with a Copperfield insulated flex termination or rebuild the chase crown with proper slope and drip edge to shed water.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Liner & Rebuild Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers, 24 hours a day. We book your NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection with camera scan.
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Inspection and documentation. Corrine Halstead or a named, background-checked technician arrives in uniform, sends a text when en route, and runs the camera the full flue length. You see the footage in real time. We note Olympia Chimney model markings where visible.
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Written price and scope. Before any work starts, you receive a written price, written scope, and written warranty - Haven Standard Clause 1. No exceptions. If you have another company’s written estimate, we’ll review it free.
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Parts decision. We stock Olympia Chimney, DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Famco, and Copperfield components through our Haven buying network. We recommend based on fit, code compliance, and your budget - never a single-source push.
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Repair and test. Liner replacement or rebuild proceeds. We pressure-test or draft-test as applicable, document with photos and readings under Clause 4, and walk you through the record before we pack up.
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Archive and follow-up. Your documented photo record joins the 38,000-plus in our archive since 2009. The 365-Day Done Right Promise begins. Call if anything doesn’t feel right - we make it right.
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| Service | Typical Range in Tacoma | 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 (roof pitch, attic crawl), whether the existing liner is stuck and requires extraction tools |
| Olympia Chimney rigid liner section replacement (partial) | $1,400 - $2,600 | Number of sections, elbow count, whether the thimble or surround needs rebuild |
| HeatShield cerfractory liner resurfacing (qualifying Olympia smooth-wall) | $2,200 - $3,500 | Flue length, degree of spalling, whether a stainless steel sleeve is needed as backup |
| Partial chimney rebuild (above roofline, with Olympia liner pull and reinsert) | $4,500 - $7,800 | Linear feet of masonry, crown condition, scaffolding requirements, liner protection during demo |
| Full chimney rebuild (Tacoma craftsman with integrated Olympia chase) | $8,500 - $14,000 | Foundation stability, seismic strap requirements, exterior finish match, chase reconfiguration |
These are real ranges for real Olympia Chimney jobs we’ve completed in Tacoma neighborhoods including Proctor, North Slope, and Northeast Tacoma. Your exact price depends on what the camera finds. Call (253) 447-5982 for a free estimate - estimates are free, and we put the number in writing before any work starts.
Why Tacoma Homeowners Call Level Two Chimney Tacoma for Olympia Chimney Work
We’ve been inspecting and documenting chimneys in Tacoma since 2009, and Olympia Chimney products show up regularly in homes built during the 2005-2015 replacement-boom years. The camera doesn’t guess. Neither do we. Our technicians know the difference between a 316Ti and 304 Olympia specification without reading the tag twice, and we stock or can source same-day from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Copperfield when an Olympia OEM part doesn’t fit the timeline or budget. Every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and your documented photo record lives in our archive under Haven Standard Clause 4 - not as an upsell, as standard practice since before insurers asked for it. Corrine Halstead and her crew have worked chimneys across Tacoma for several years, including jobs in the Proctor District where older craftsman homes tend to surprise you with flue conditions nobody’s looked at in decades.
FAQs
No, proper rebuild work does not void an Olympia Chimney liner warranty, but using non-Olympia parts for liner repair can limit coverage on the affected component. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we document every part source and installation detail so you have a clear record if a warranty claim arises. Call (253) 447-5982 and we’ll review your specific Olympia model and warranty status during the free estimate.
Yes, we source Olympia Chimney components through our Haven buying network, and for discontinued series we match spec with DuraFlex, Gelco, or HeatShield equivalents that meet or exceed the original rating. We never leave a flue unlined waiting on backorder. Call (253) 447-5982 for exact parts availability on your model.
We camera-scan and measure wall thickness with a pit gauge; if thinning or damage is localized and less than 20 percent of wall thickness, HeatShield cerfractory resurfacing or a sectional repair may suffice. If the damage is generalized, the seam is separating, or corrosion has penetrated, replacement is the honest recommendation - and we’ll show you the camera footage that proves it. Call (253) 447-5982 for a free inspection and written price.
Most flexible liner replacements in Tacoma are completed in one working day; rigid systems or jobs with multiple offsets may extend to two days. Full rebuilds with liner integration typically run three to five business days depending on masonry cure times and weather. We give you a written schedule with your written price before work starts.
A compromised liner allows combustion gases, including carbon monoxide, to leak into wall cavities or living spaces, and creosote can accumulate in gaps between the liner and flue tile, creating a hidden fire path. In Tacoma’s damp climate, water intrusion through liner breaches accelerates masonry freeze-thaw damage. The risk is real and specific, not theoretical - and we’ll show you exactly what we found so you can decide on your timeline with full information. Call (253) 447-5982 for a free estimate.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Level Two Chimney Tacoma at Level Two Chimney Tacoma, serving Tacoma and nearby areas.