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.
Olympia Chimney Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Boston: What to Know First
As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we handle chimney liner replacement and rebuild work for Boston homeowners using Olympia Chimney systems, with most jobs completed in a single visit and upfront pricing agreed before we start. A typical stainless steel liner replacement runs $2,800 to $4,500 depending on flue height and access, while partial rebuilds start around $3,200. We’re not here to sell you a full rebuild when a targeted liner repair will do.
This page is for you if you’ve got an Olympia Chimney liner, cap, or flue component that’s failed inspection, if you’re seeing water stains near the fireplace after a nor’easter, or if a sweep told you the liner’s “shot” but showed you no pictures. Call (857) 597-5950 - a live person answers, 24 hours a day.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney 316Ti flexible liners in triple-decker flues - The 316Ti alloy handles Boston’s freeze-thaw cycles well, but we’ve found the collar connection at the thimble can work loose in the constant expansion and contraction of a three-story stack. In Dorchester and Roxbury, we see this every February. We reseat with a custom-fabricated adapter and back it with a stainless compression band, not just more sealant.
- Olympia Chimney Gelco top-mount dampers integrated with older liners - The cast-aluminum damper frame outlasts the liner it’s connected to. When the flexible liner below shrinks from years of high-efficiency appliance exhaust, the damper frame stays put and tears the liner collar. We replace the liner section and machine a transition piece so the new liner and existing damper mate without strain.
- Olympia Chimney smooth-wall rigid liners in Back Bay brownstones - These 4″ and 5″ rigid runs look indestructible, but the gaskets at the appliance adapter dry out in the forced-hot-air environment of a basement mechanical room. Carbon monoxide can leak at the joint before you ever see a performance issue. We pull a camera first, replace the gasket with a high-temp graphite seal, and pressure-test the joint.
- Olympia Chimney flexible liners with factory insulation blankets in coastal zones - Hyannis to Revere, the salt air gets into the outer mesh of an insulated flex liner and accelerates corrosion at the termination cap. The liner itself is sound, but the cap rusts through and lets water cascade down the insulation. We salvage the liner, replace the cap with a marine-grade 304 stainless unit, and re-wrap with fresh insulation.
- Olympia Chimney oval-to-round adapters in fireplace insert retrofits - The adapter is stamped to a tolerance that works fine when new, but after five years of thermal cycling in a Cambridge condo chimney, the oval section can crack at the major axis. We fabricate a heavier-gauge replacement on site or source an OEM adapter if the flue run is still under warranty.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Liner & Rebuild Process
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Call and schedule - A live person answers, day or night. We book a Level-2 camera inspection, not a sales visit.
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Inspect and document - Our tech runs a camera the full length of the flue, photographs every joint, every offset, and the termination. You see the images on a tablet while we explain what we’re looking at.
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Diagnose and price - We identify the Olympia Chimney series, check parts availability, and give you a written estimate with one number on it. If an OEM part is back-ordered, we tell you and quote a quality aftermarket equivalent from DuraFlex or Gelco with the same warranty terms.
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Repair and test - Most liner replacements and partial rebuilds finish in one day. We pull a final camera run to verify the liner is seated, sealed, and drawing properly.
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Clean up and guarantee - We leave the work area as we found it, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise goes into writing before we leave. If it’s not right, we come back. No paperwork, no arguing.
What Olympia Chimney Chimney Liner & Rebuild Costs in Boston
| 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, need for new insulation wrap |
| Olympia Chimney rigid smooth-wall liner replacement | $3,500 - $5,200 | Diameter, number of appliance connections, masonry access |
| Partial chimney rebuild with liner replacement | $4,800 - $8,500 | Courses above roofline, crown condition, scaffolding requirements |
| Olympia Chimney liner repair (sectional, collar, or adapter) | $650 - $1,800 | Accessibility, parts availability, whether OEM or aftermarket |
| Level-2 camera inspection with written report | $289 - $349 | Number of flues, roof access difficulty |
These are real ranges for Boston - not national averages padded for your zip code. A triple-decker in Jamaica Plain with a straight 25-foot flue sits at the low end. A Back Bay brownstone with a buried flue and four offsets sits higher. We’ll tell you where you land before you commit. Call (857) 597-5950 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Why Boston Homeowners Call Hearthstone Chimney Co. for Olympia Chimney Work
We’ve been in Boston chimneys since 1984. Russell Haines learned the trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, where the instructors had no patience for shortcuts, and he’s carried that standard through more than two decades of New England winters. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained on Olympia Chimney’s product line - but we’re also fluent in DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco systems, so if your Olympia part is discontinued or back-ordered, we have a proven alternative that same day.
Every inspection ends with photos you can see and a plain-English verdict. Every job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. And when you call (857) 597-5950, a live person answers - not a callback queue, not an app.
FAQs
No. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we use OEM-spec parts and follow manufacturer installation guidelines, so your warranty stays intact. We document every part number and installation detail in case you need to file a claim. Call (857) 597-5950 if you want us to review your warranty paperwork before we start.
Most flexible liner replacements finish in one day, with the fire usable that evening. Rigid liner jobs or partial rebuilds may run into a second day if masonry needs cure time. We tell you the timeline when we quote, and we stick to it. Call (857) 597-5950 to check current scheduling.
We repair when repair is safe and code-compliant. A cracked collar, a failed adapter, or localized corrosion at the cap - these we fix. If the liner has multiple failure points, if the insulation is saturated, or if the flue is unlined terra cotta with structural damage, we recommend replacement and show you the camera evidence so you can decide. Nothing is pushed without proof you can see for yourself.
OEM fits exactly and carries the factory warranty, but Olympia Chimney discontinues lines as they update their catalog. When an OEM part is unavailable, we source equivalent-grade aftermarket from DuraFlex, Gelco, or HeatShield - same alloy, same temperature rating, same UL listing. We explain the trade-off and let you choose. Call (857) 597-5950 for specifics on your model.
Every year before burning season, per NFPA 211. Boston’s freeze-thaw cycling, coastal salt air, and the heavy use of high-efficiency appliances in older housing stock accelerate wear. An annual Level-2 inspection catches collar loosening, gasket hardening, and cap corrosion before they become safety issues. Our $89 Seasonal Tune-Up includes the inspection and a sweep if needed - call (857) 597-5950 to book.
If the chimney’s doing its job, you won’t notice it. You hire us so it stays that way.
Ready to get it handled? Call (857) 597-5950 any time - day, night, weekend. A live person will answer, walk through what you’re seeing, and get you scheduled for a free estimate. We’ve been here for over 42 years, and we plan to be here when you need us again.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner, Hearthstone Chimney Co. at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Boston and nearby areas.





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