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Olympia Chimney Chimney Cap & Crown in Allentown: What to Know First

We provide independent Olympia Chimney chimney cap & crown service in Allentown, from cap replacement on a leaking OCF series to full crown rebuilds on the OCH masonry lines. Most jobs are completed in a single visit with no-hassle upfront pricing, and we back every repair with our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Typical turnaround from call to completion is three to five business days, though we stock common Olympia Chimney cap sizes for faster dispatch.

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This page is for homeowners in Allentown who already have an Olympia Chimney system installed and need straight talk about what’s failing, what it costs, and who can fix it without voiding your warranty or upselling you on work you don’t need. Call (610) 632-1394 anytime - a live person answers, 24 hours a day.

How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• OCF Series factory-built chimneys: The chase cover and cap assembly on OCF units often corrodes at the corner seams after eight to twelve years in Allentown’s freeze-thaw cycle. Water pools behind the cap flange, rusts the attachment points, and the cap lifts in wind. We replace with a Gelco or Olympia Chimney spec cap, sealed with high-temp silicone at the base, and we always check the chase top for pitting while we’re up there.
• OCH masonry chimney crowns: The poured concrete crown on OCH systems is prone to hairline cracking where it overhangs the brick. Allentown’s hard winters accelerate this - water gets in, freezes, and the crown spalls from the underside. We grind out the crack, apply a flexible crown coat rated for Pennsylvania temperature swings, or pour a new crown if the structural integrity is gone.
• Olympia Chimney multi-flue caps (Gelco-style mounting): The universal mounting brackets shipped with some multi-flue caps don’t account for the narrower flue spacing found on older Allentown homes, particularly in the West Park neighborhood. We fabricate custom legs or source a properly sized Gelco cap rather than forcing a fit that leaves gaps for rain and squirrels.
• Olympia Chimney stainless caps with mesh screens: The 5/8-inch mesh on factory caps clogs with creosote faster than 3/4-inch mesh in homes that burn softwood or pressed logs. We see this in Allentown’s 1960s-era colonials with OCF installations. We upgrade to a wider-mesh Gelco or Copperfield cap that drafts properly and doesn’t require quarterly cleaning.
• Crown wash failures on OCH systems: Olympia Chimney specifies a minimum 2-inch crown overhang, but the thin crown wash applied by some original builders in Allentown’s 1980s housing stock was never thick enough. It flakes off in sheets after five to seven years. We remove the failed wash, rebuild to proper thickness with a polymer-modified mix, and slope it correctly so water runs off, not in.

Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Cap & Crown Process

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   Call and schedule: A live person answers, asks what you’re seeing (stains, drafts, animal noise), and books a Level-2 camera inspection. We don’t guess over the phone.
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   Inspection and documentation: Our tech arrives uniformed and background-checked, runs a camera up the flue, and photographs the cap, crown, and flue interior. You see the photos. We give a plain-English verdict on whether the cap, crown, or both need attention.
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   Parts decision: For Olympia Chimney systems, we source OEM caps when the model number is clear and the part is available. When Olympia Chimney lead times stretch or the original spec is discontinued, we match with Gelco, Copperfield, or Famco equivalents that meet or exceed the thermal and wind-load ratings. We explain the choice and the price difference before ordering.
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   Repair or replacement: Most cap swaps take under two hours. Crown repairs run half a day if we’re coating; a full pour needs curing time and a return visit, which we schedule before we leave. The chimney doesn’t care what it looks like from the street. We check what’s inside.
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   Test and photo closeout: We run water over the crown, verify cap fit with a smoke pencil, and send you the after photos with your invoice. No surprises on the bill.
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   Guarantee in writing: Every job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise - Krafted right, Every time, Your home first, Standing behind it. If it leaks or fails, we come back. No paperwork, no arguing.

What Olympia Chimney Chimney Cap & Crown Costs in Allentown

These are real Allentown numbers based on what we’ve billed in the last eighteen months, not national averages. A chase cover replacement on an OCF unit in a two-story home runs higher than a single-flue cap on a ranch. We give you the exact number before we start. Call (610) 632-1394 for a free estimate - we’ll come look, show you what we found, and you decide.

Why Allentown 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. Russell Haines and our crew have worked Olympia Chimney systems across Allentown long enough to know which model numbers cross-reference to which parts, and when it’s smarter to go with a Gelco or Copperfield equivalent than wait on factory backorder.

Our Level-2 inspections end with photos you can see and a plain-English verdict - documented like an engineer, explained like a craftsman. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is in writing with no arguing. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and complete most jobs in a single visit. We also carry DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco materials, so if your Olympia Chimney repair touches the liner or flue, we don’t hand you off to another contractor.

FAQs

Will having Hearthstone Chimney Co. service my Olympia Chimney void the warranty?

No. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we use OEM or equivalent-spec parts and follow manufacturer clearance and installation guidelines. Warranty coverage remains intact as long as parts meet the original thermal and dimensional specifications. If you have a specific concern, we’ll review your warranty terms with you before starting work. Call (610) 632-1394 for a free estimate.

How long do Olympia Chimney caps typically last in Allentown?

A quality stainless cap lasts fifteen to twenty years if properly installed, but Allentown’s freeze-thaw cycle and occasional ice damming on north-facing roofs can shorten that to ten to twelve. Galvanized caps show rust in five to seven. We inspect attachment points and mesh condition during every sweep and tell you when replacement is approaching, not after it fails. Call (610) 632-1394 for a free estimate.

Can you get OEM Olympia Chimney parts, or do you use aftermarket?

We source OEM when the part is available and the lead time is reasonable. When Olympia Chimney factory caps are backordered or discontinued for older OCF and OCH series, we match with Gelco, Copperfield, or Famco equivalents that meet the same wind-load and temperature ratings. We explain the choice and show you both options before ordering. Call (610) 632-1394 for a free estimate.

My crown has a few hairline cracks. Does it need a full rebuild?

Usually not. Hairline cracks under 1/8 inch with no spalling or brick staining below can be coated with a flexible crown sealant rated for Pennsylvania’s temperature range. We camera-inspect the flue interior for water damage first. If the cracks are wider, the crown is thin, or water has already gotten to the brick, we recommend a rebuild and show you the photos so you can decide. Call (610) 632-1394 for a free estimate.

How quickly can you replace a missing or damaged Olympia Chimney cap?

We stock common single-flue stainless caps in diameters from 8 to 13 inches and can often schedule within three to five business days. Custom multi-flue caps or unusual OCF chase cover sizes require measurement and fabrication, typically seven to ten days. We don’t promise same-day, but we don’t leave you exposed through a rainstorm either. Call (610) 632-1394 for a free estimate.

Written by Russell Haines, Owner, Hearthstone Chimney Co. at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Allentown and nearby areas.