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 Liner & Rebuild in Allentown: What to Know First
We provide independent Olympia Chimney chimney liner and rebuild service across Allentown, with most liner replacements and partial rebuilds completed in a single visit. Our Level-2 camera inspection runs $180-$240, and we’ll show you the photos before we quote any work. We don’t sell liners to people who don’t need them, and we don’t recommend rebuilds without camera evidence you can see for yourself.
This page is for Olympia Chimney owners in Allentown who’ve been told they need a new liner, suspect their chimney needs rebuilding, or want a second opinion on a quote they’ve already received. If that’s you, call (610) 632-1394. A live person answers, 24 hours a day.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney stainless steel liner corrosion in the 316Ti series. The 316Ti alloy resists acid well under normal burning, but we’ve seen premature weld-seam corrosion in Allentown homes that burn unseasoned hardwood or run appliances at low draft for long periods. Moisture condenses, acid pools at the seam, and the liner pinholes from the inside out. We cut out the failed section and splice in a matching 316Ti segment with proper expansion joints, or upgrade to a higher-grade alloy if the burn habits won’t change.
- Olympia Chimney flexible liner collapse in the ProFlex line. ProFlex liners are built to snake through offset flues, but in Allentown’s older West Park and center-city homes with sharp 45-degree offsets, we’ve found collapsed corrugations where the liner was pushed too fast during original installation. The creosote trap that forms behind the collapse becomes a fire hazard. We extract the damaged run, inspect the flue with a camera to map the true offset angles, and reinstall with proper pulling technique and support spacing.
- Olympia Chimney terra cotta flue tile spalling above the smoke chamber. Many Allentown homes built 1920-1960 have Olympia Chimney terra cotta flue systems that were never meant for modern gas inserts. The thermal shock cycles spall the tile surface, sending shards down the flue. We remove the damaged tile course by course, reline with an appropriately sized Olympia Chimney or DuraFlex stainless liner, and seal the transition with HeatShield Cerfractory foam where the appliance connection demands it.
- Olympia Chimney cast-in-place liner shrinkage cracks in the Thermocrete system. Thermocrete is a solid cast liner, but we’ve tracked shrinkage cracking in Allentown jobs where the original installer skipped the curing protocol during humid summer weather. The cracks don’t always show on external inspection. We camera-map the full flue, grind out cracks that exceed 1/8 inch, and re-coat with HeatShield or recommend a stainless liner if the flue structure itself has shifted.
- Olympia Chimney chimney crown deterioration leading to liner failure. The crown is the chimney’s roof. When Olympia Chimney crowns crack - common in Allentown after freeze-thaw cycles like the winter of 2022-2023 - water tracks down the flue and pools on the liner top, accelerating corrosion at the termination. We rebuild the crown with proper slope and drip edge, then inspect the liner for water damage that the crown failure caused. Fixing only the liner without addressing the crown is a repair that fails in two years.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Liner & Rebuild Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers at (610) 632-1394, any hour. We book a window that works for you.
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Level-2 camera inspection. Our technician runs a camera the full length of your Olympia Chimney flue, photographs every defect, and explains what you’re seeing in plain English. You get the photos.
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Parts decision. If your Olympia Chimney liner can be repaired with OEM-compatible components, we quote that. If an aftermarket DuraFlex, HeatShield, or Gelco solution performs better for your specific flue and appliance combination, we explain why and let you decide. We’re an independent Olympia Chimney service provider - no manufacturer pressure either direction.
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The repair. Background-checked, uniformed technicians complete most liner replacements and partial rebuilds in a single visit. We protect your floors, work methodically, and don’t leave until the flue is tested and drawing properly.
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Documentation and guarantee. You receive photos of the completed work, a written report, and our 90-Day Done Right Promise - in writing, no arguing. If it’s not right, we make it right.
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Cleanup and follow-up. We haul away all debris. If we found anything that can safely wait - a minor crown crack, say - we tell you plainly, with a timeline for when to address it.
What Olympia Chimney Chimney Liner & Rebuild Costs in Allentown
| Service | Typical Range in Allentown |
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| Level-2 camera inspection with photo report | $180 - $240 |
| Olympia Chimney stainless steel liner replacement (single flue, standard height) | $2,800 - $4,200 |
| Olympia Chimney flexible liner reinstallation after collapse | $1,400 - $2,600 |
| Partial chimney rebuild (above roofline, 4-6 courses) | $3,500 - $6,000 |
| Full chimney rebuild with new Olympia Chimney liner | $8,500 - $14,000 |
| Crown rebuild with proper slope and waterproofing | $850 - $1,800 |
What moves the price: flue height, number of appliances tied in, accessibility (steep roof, tight alley), and whether the existing liner has to be cut out in pieces. We give you the full number before we start. The number on the estimate is the number on the invoice.
Call (610) 632-1394 for a free estimate. Estimates include the camera inspection and photos.
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. Russell Haines and our crew have worked chimneys across Allentown long enough to know which West Park basements have the low clearance that makes Olympia Chimney liner installation tricky, and which 1950s ranch roofs in South Allentown ice up hard enough to split crowns.
The 90-Day Done Right Promise means if it’s not right, we come back. No paperwork to dig up, no arguing. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and they carry professional-grade materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney - not whatever was cheapest at the supply house that morning. When an Olympia Chimney part isn’t the best fit, we have the multi-brand knowledge to recommend something that is. Photos you can see, a plain-English verdict. Done right - and we stand behind it.
FAQs
No - but only if the work is done with Olympia Chimney-compatible materials and proper clearances. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we follow manufacturer specs for their 316Ti and ProFlex lines, document everything with photos, and use OEM or equivalent-grade components so warranty coverage remains intact. Call (610) 632-1394 if you want us to review your warranty terms before we start.
Most single-flue liner replacements are completed in one day, start to finish. A full chimney rebuild with new liner typically takes two to three days, depending on weather and how many courses need to come down. We don’t rush mortar curing. Call (610) 632-1394 to check current scheduling.
We repair when repair makes sense. Small Thermocrete cracks can be sealed with HeatShield. Isolated 316Ti seam corrosion can be patched. But if the liner has multiple failure points, if the flue tiles behind it are shifting, or if the appliance is oversized for the flue, replacement is the honest recommendation. We show you the camera footage and explain which category you’re in. Call (610) 632-1394 for the inspection.
We carry common Olympia Chimney liner diameters and fittings on our trucks, and our Allentown warehouse stocks DuraFlex and HeatShield backup materials for same-day flexibility. Odd sizes or full Thermocrete kits may need a day or two to pull in. We’ll tell you before we book if your job requires a special order.
The chimney doesn’t care what it looks like from the street. We check what’s inside. If the flue structure is sound and only the liner is compromised, repair or reline is sufficient. If the masonry is spalling, the crown has failed, or the wythes have separated, a rebuild protects the investment you’re making in a new liner. Our camera inspection shows you which situation applies. Estimates are free - call (610) 632-1394.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner, Hearthstone Chimney Co. at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Allentown and nearby areas.