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 Lynchburg: What to Know First
As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider in Lynchburg, we handle chimney liner and rebuild work on Olympia Chimney stainless steel and flexible liner systems, with most jobs completed in a single visit and upfront pricing agreed before we start. Typical liner replacement runs $2,800-$4,500 depending on flue count and height; 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 Olympia Chimney owners in Lynchburg, Forest, and Madison Heights who’ve been told they need major chimney work and want a second opinion backed by camera evidence they can see for themselves. Call (540) 328-6986 - a live person answers, 24 hours a day.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney ProFlex flexible liners in pre-2010 installations - The early ProFlex corrugated wall design traps condensation in Lynchburg’s freeze-thaw cycles, particularly on north-facing chimneys in Boonsboro and Wyndhurst. We’ve pulled sections where the corrugations held enough acidic moisture to perforate the 316Ti stainless in under eight years. We replace with current-spec ProFlex or transition to DuraFlex when the flue run has tight offsets that strain corrugated walls.
- Olympia Chimney rigid stainless systems with factory tee connections - The tee body on older Olympia rigid lines was a single-wall transition point that cooks out gaskets faster than the liner itself. Homeowners smell smoke in the attic or see staining at the thimble. We don’t just swap the tee; we inspect the surrounding masonry for pyrolysis damage and upgrade to an insulated tee assembly when clearance is tight.
- Olympia Chimney oval-to-round adapters in fireplace inserts - These adapters see 600°F temperature swings every burn cycle. The seam weld at the oval transition is the failure point; we’ve found cracks propagating from the inside that don’t show on external inspection. Our Level-2 camera catches it, and we fabricate a replacement from heavier-gauge 304 or 316L rather than patching with foil tape.
- Olympia Chimney top plates and storm collars on tall flues - On two-story and three-story homes along Rivermont Avenue and Peakland Place, wind shear works the top plate loose over seasons. Water follows the liner down, pools on the smoke shelf, and destroys the firebox floor from above. We reset with a Gelco or Famco top plate sized to the liner O.D., seal with high-temp silicone rated to 500°F, and document the before-and-after with photos.
- Olympia Chimney liner sleeves in unlined masonry chimneys - When an Olympia liner is dropped into a chimney that was never properly lined, the surrounding brick and mortar act as a heat sink. The liner overheats, the creosote bakes to glaze, and you get a potential chimney fire. We pull the liner, parge the flue with HeatShield cerfractory foam where the masonry is sound, or recommend a partial rebuild when the wythes are separated.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Liner & Rebuild Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers, day or night. We ask what you’re seeing - draft problems, water stains, a smell, a neighbor’s sweep flagged something. Russell Haines likes to say: “Tell me what you’re seeing, and I’ll tell you what it actually means.”
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Level-2 camera inspection. Our tech runs a Chim-Scan or equivalent camera the full flue length. You get the photos, we get the facts. No guesswork, no scare tactics.
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Parts decision. If your Olympia Chimney liner is under warranty and the failure is a manufacturing defect, we document it and use OEM replacement. If the liner is out of warranty or the failure is installation-related, we quote quality aftermarket - DuraFlex for flexibility, HeatShield for resurfacing, Gelco or Famco for top assemblies. Same performance, better value.
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The repair. Background-checked, uniformed techs. Most liner replacements and partial rebuilds finish in one day. We protect your floors, haul away old material, and run a smoke test or draft test before we leave.
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Written guarantee. The 90-Day Done Right Promise - Krafted right, Every time, Your home first, Standing behind it. In writing, no arguing. If something’s not right, we come back.
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Cleanup and documentation. Photos of the completed work, a plain-English summary, and an invoice that matches the estimate exactly. A square deal: no surprises on the bill.
What Olympia Chimney Chimney Liner & Rebuild Costs in Lynchburg
| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Olympia Chimney flexible liner replacement (single flue) | $2,800-$3,800 | Flue height, number of offsets, access (steep roof, tight chase) |
| Olympia Chimney rigid liner replacement | $3,200-$4,500 | Tee configuration, insulation requirements, masonry condition |
| Partial chimney rebuild (firebox to throat) | $3,500-$6,000 | Brick matching, lintel replacement, liner integration |
| Full chimney rebuild above roofline | $8,500-$14,000 | Height, scaffolding, crown and cap included |
| Olympia Chimney liner repair (sectional, tee, or adapter) | $450-$1,200 | Parts availability, accessibility, whether camera confirms single-point failure |
These are Lynchburg-market prices for 2024-2025, reflecting local material costs and the labor required on older homes in neighborhoods like Daniels Hill where the masonry is solid but unforgiving of rushed work. Every estimate is free, and we apply our standing offers: $50 off any repair over $250, free second opinion on any written estimate, $89 seasonal tune-up, and a permanent 5% senior and veteran discount.
Call (540) 328-6986 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Why Lynchburg 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 - you don’t burn a relationship for one job.
Our techs know Olympia Chimney products specifically, not just “stainless liners in general.” They know the ProFlex wall thickness changed in 2012, that the rigid tee gasket is a wear item, that an oval adapter crack starts inside where you can’t see it. They also carry DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Famco, so when an Olympia part is back-ordered or discontinued, we have a proven alternative that doesn’t compromise safety.
The 90-Day Done Right Promise is in writing. Photos you can see, a plain-English verdict. We’ll be there when we say. Done right - and we stand behind it.
FAQs
No - as an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, our work does not automatically void manufacturer warranties. We document any manufacturing defects with photos and serial numbers so you have a claim if the failure is material-related rather than installation-related. If your liner failed due to improper original installation, warranty coverage was likely already compromised; we’ll tell you straight. Call (540) 328-6986 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Yes, for most series produced after 2000. Olympia Chimney maintains parts availability for current and recently discontinued lines, and we stock common adapters, tees, and top plates for ProFlex and rigid systems. For pre-2000 installations, we often transition to DuraFlex or Gelco components that mate correctly with remaining Olympia sections. We’ll show you the fit before we commit to the repair. Call (540) 328-6986 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
The camera inspection tells the story. If the liner has a single-point failure - cracked tee, perforated section, loose top plate - and the surrounding masonry is sound, repair is the right call. If we find multiple liner failures, separated wythes, spalled brick throughout, or a tilting chimney, we recommend rebuild and show you the photos so you understand why. Nothing is recommended without camera evidence you can see for yourself. Call (540) 328-6986 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Most single-flue flexible liner replacements are completed in one day, start to finish. Rigid liner systems with complex tee configurations or two-flue setups may run into a second day. Full chimney rebuilds above the roofline typically take 2-4 days depending on height and weather. We give you a clear schedule before we start, and we don’t leave your home open to the elements overnight. Call (540) 328-6986 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
A failed liner lets combustion gases - including carbon monoxide - leak into wall cavities and living spaces. It also exposes masonry to acidic condensation that accelerates deterioration. In Lynchburg’s climate, freeze-thaw cycling through winter worsens cracks that started small in October. That said, not every finding is an emergency; if the camera shows a minor defect that can safely wait until burning season ends, we’ll say so plainly. Call (540) 328-6986 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner, Hearthstone Chimney Co. at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Lynchburg and nearby areas.





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