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 Repair in Boulder: What to Know First
We provide independent Olympia Chimney chimney repair in Boulder, typically scheduling within 3-5 business days and delivering a written price before any work starts. Most Olympia Chimney repairs we see in Boulder run $340-$1,850 depending on whether we’re repointing mortar joints, rebuilding a spalling crown, or replacing compromised flashing. The camera doesn’t guess. Neither do we.
This page is for Olympia Chimney owners in Boulder who’ve noticed crumbling mortar, water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, or white efflorescence blooming on brickwork. Maybe your home inspector flagged something. Maybe you smelled smoke where you shouldn’t. Whatever brought you here, we’ll show you exactly what we find with a camera-down-the-flue inspection, quote the repair in writing, and back it with our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call us at (970) 598-0453.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney stainless steel liner collars separating at the seam. We see this most on the 316Ti flex liners installed in Boulder homes built between 2010 and 2018, especially where freeze-thaw cycles stressed the connection. The collar gap looks minor from the top but leaks combustion gases into the chase. We remove the failed collar, inspect the liner wall for fatigue, and install a new compression-fit collar with high-temp sealant rated to 1,200°F. If the liner wall itself is compromised, we quote a DuraFlex or Gelco replacement with the same written warranty.
- Olympia Chimney Gelco-style caps corroding at the mesh weld. The 304 stainless mesh on older Olympia Chimney caps holds up poorly against Boulder’s magnesium chloride road dust combined with spring melt runoff. The weld cracks, mesh sags, and suddenly squirrels have a doorway. We fabricate a replacement cap from heavier-gauge 316 stainless or source through our Haven buying network, depending on flue count and chase dimensions.
- Spalling brick on Olympia Chimney surrounds in Mapleton Hill and Newlands. These 1920s-40s homes often got Olympia Chimney rebuilds in the 1990s using softer, salvaged-style brick that can’t handle Boulder’s 5,400-foot UV exposure and 300+ freeze-thaw days annually. The brick face pops off in sheets. We grind out the failed units, match replacement brick for color and hardness, and repoint with Type N mortar modified for high-altitude curing.
- Olympia Chimney crown cracks from rapid thermal cycling. Gas inserts in newer Chautauqua-area builds run short, hot cycles that send the crown from 20°F to 180°F in minutes. Olympia Chimney’s poured concrete crowns develop hairline fractures that widen every winter. We either seal minor cracking with HeatShield CrownCoat or cut and pour a new reinforced crown with proper overhang and drip edge.
- Flashing separation where Olympia Chimney meets composite roofing. Boulder County’s 2014 code shift to Class A composites changed how chimneys interface with roof planes. Olympia Chimney step flashing installed before that shift often lacks the reglet detail now required, and wind-driven snow works underneath. We remove the counter-flashing, install new step flashing tied into the underlayment, and seal with copper or painted steel matched to your roofline.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Repair Process
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Schedule and arrival. You call (970) 598-0453, a live person answers, and we book a window. You get a text when your tech is en route with a name, photo, and license number.
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NFPA 211 Level 2 camera inspection. We run a camera the full flue length, document liner condition, smoke chamber geometry, and any clearance issues. You watch the feed in real time if you’re home.
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Written diagnosis and price. Corrine or your assigned tech delivers a written scope, line-item price, and warranty terms before any tool touches your chimney. Clause 1 of the Haven Standard: have it in writing.
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Parts decision. For Olympia Chimney components, we source OEM when it protects your warranty or offers genuine functional advantage. When aftermarket equals or exceeds spec at better value, we explain the difference and let you choose. Our buying network includes DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Famco.
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Repair and test. We complete the work, run a post-repair camera pass to verify liner integrity and proper draft, and test all combustion appliances for spillage.
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Documentation and follow-up. You receive a photo record, written warranty, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Clause 4 of the Haven Standard requires this archive; we’ve done it on every job since 2009.
BeforeAfterWhat Olympia Chimney Chimney Repair Costs in Boulder
| Repair Type | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Mortar repointing (tuckpointing), up to 20 sq ft | $340-$620 | Scaffolding needs, brick hardness, height |
| Crown repair or rebuild | $480-$1,100 | Size, reinforcement, access |
| Flashing repair or replacement | $520-$940 | Roof pitch, composite vs. tile, chase width |
| Spalling brick replacement (partial rebuild) | $780-$1,850 | Brick matching, structural support, liner protection |
| Cap replacement (316 stainless) | $280-$540 | Flue count, mesh gauge, custom fabrication |
Every estimate is free, every price is written, and we never start work without your signature on the scope. If you have a competitor’s written quote, we’ll give you a free second opinion.
Why Boulder Homeowners Call Emberly Chimney Cleaners Boulder for Olympia Chimney Work
We’ve inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and a significant share of the repair calls we run in Boulder involve Olympia Chimney products installed during the 2005-2018 building boom. Corrine Halstead knows how the altitude here accelerates liner fatigue compared to sea-level installs back east. Our technicians carry Olympia Chimney-compatible parts on most trucks, but we’re also fluent in DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco systems when a crossover makes more sense.
The Haven Standard governs everything: verified crews, written prices, photo documentation, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise stamped on every invoice. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we’re not bound to factory parts that don’t fit your situation. We just fix it right and prove it.
FAQs
Using an independent service provider does not automatically void your Olympia Chimney warranty, but using non-OEM parts on certain liner components can limit coverage on that specific part. We flag warranty-sensitive components during inspection and offer OEM alternatives when they matter. Call (970) 598-0453 and we’ll review your install date and model line.
Most repairs finish in one scheduled day: repointing, crown work, flashing, and cap replacement typically run 3-6 hours. Partial rebuilds with brick matching may need a second day for mortar curing between lifts. We tell you the timeline in writing before we start.
We source Olympia Chimney parts through our Haven buying network, usually with 2-3 day turnaround for standard items. For older series discontinued after 2015, we often retrofit with Gelco or Famco equivalents that meet or exceed original spec. You don’t handle ordering.
The camera tells the story. If the liner shows isolated collar separation or the crown has surface cracking, repair is almost always sufficient. If we find multiple seam failures, wall thinning below 20 mil, or structural shift in the chase, we’ll show you the footage and quote both repair and replacement options. No work starts until you choose.
Small crown cracks become water intrusion paths. Separated liner collars leak combustion gases, including carbon monoxide, into wall cavities. Spalling brick accelerates once the freeze-thaw cycle starts. In Boulder, that cycle runs from October through April. The repair cost rarely goes down with waiting. Call (970) 598-0453 for a free estimate and we’ll tell you honestly if it can wait or if it shouldn’t.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Emberly Chimney Cleaners Boulder at Emberly Chimney Cleaners Boulder, serving Boulder and nearby areas.