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 Cap & Crown in Worcester: What to Know First
We provide independent Olympia Chimney chimney cap & crown service in Worcester, typically completing cap installations and crown repairs within one to three business days of your call. Every job starts with a camera-scan inspection and ends with a written price, photo documentation, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise. We do not quote over the phone for crown work - the camera shows us what the flue and crown actually need, and you get that evidence before we name a dollar figure.
This page is for Worcester homeowners who already have an Olympia Chimney cap, crown, or full system and need repair, replacement, or a proper assessment of whether the crown can be coated or needs rebuilding. We also see Olympia Chimney products installed by previous owners where the paperwork is long gone. Call (978) 307-8288 to book. A live person answers, 24 hours a day.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney Gelco-style galvanized caps in the 3000 series develop rust-through at the mesh corners after seven to ten Worcester winters. The salt-heavy air from Route 9 traffic and the freeze-thaw cycle in neighborhoods like Tatnuck and Greendale accelerate the galvanic breakdown. We replace with stainless or copper equivalents, measured to the flue tile, not the chase cover.
- Olympia Chimney multi-flue caps on triple-decker chimneys in Main South often sag at the center support bar. The original 14-gauge steel was spec’d for a two-flue load, not three original clay liners plus a later-added gas insert. We fabricate a reinforced frame or source a heavier-duty Olympia-compatible cap through our Haven buying network.
- Olympia Chimney crown coatings on pre-2010 installs crack at the flue tile interface. The original Olympia formulation had less flex additive than current spec, so Worcester’s thermal swings - 80°F in April, 20°F by nightfall - shear the bond. We grind back to sound concrete, apply a bonding agent, and re-coat with HeatShield CrownCoat or a poured crown if the structural integrity is gone.
- Olympia Chimney wind-directional caps in the 5000 series seize at the pivot bearing. The bronze bushing was undersized in units shipped 2012-2015; Worcester’s particulate load from wood-stove-heavy neighborhoods like Burncoat gums the joint. We disassemble, clean with a non-corrosive solvent, and either replace the bushing or convert to a static cap if the homeowner wants zero maintenance.
- Olympia Chimney chase covers on factory-built chimneys pond water at the corners where the cross-break was stamped shallow. In Worcester, with roof snow load and the nor’easter driven rain off Lake Quinsigamond, this rusts the chase from the top down. We measure for a proper cross-break and diverter, fabricate in-house or through our Copperfield supply line, and flash to the siding with a photo record of every seam.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Cap & Crown Process

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Call and schedule. A live person answers (978) 307-8288. We ask the model or series if you know it, the age of the install, and what you’re seeing - water in the firebox, rust stains on the brick, animal intrusion, or a cap that’s visibly tilted.
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Camera-scan inspection. We run the chimney camera before quoting. Clause 4 of the Haven Standard requires it. For cap and crown work, we’re looking at crown integrity, flue tile condition, and whether the existing cap has damaged the flue edge. You get the photos same day.
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Written price and scope. We deliver a written price, written scope, and written warranty before work starts - Haven Standard Clause 1. For Olympia Chimney products, we note whether we’re using OEM Olympia parts, a compatible aftermarket equivalent from Gelco or Famco, or a custom fabrication. The choice is yours, with the trade-offs explained.
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Repair or replacement. Crown repairs get ground, bonded, and coated or poured. Caps get measured, fabricated or sourced, and installed with proper clearances and storm collar. Multi-flue units get a reinforced frame if needed. Corrine’s rule: if the camera found something we didn’t quote, we eat the extra hour.
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Post-work documentation and test. We run the camera again, photograph the finished cap or crown from multiple angles, and provide a written completion record. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies from this date.
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Archive and follow-up. Your job enters our logbook - Corrine still keeps one - and the digital record is available if you sell the home or need warranty service.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Olympia Chimney cap replacement (single flue, stainless) | $340 - $580 | Flue tile diameter, height of chimney, need for new storm collar or flashing |
| Olympia Chimney multi-flue cap (reinforced frame) | $620 - $940 | Number of flues, span width, custom fabrication vs. stock |
| Crown coating (Olympia or HeatShield CrownCoat) | $480 - $720 | Crown square footage, depth of crack repair, access difficulty |
| Crown rebuild (poured concrete) | $1,400 - $2,600 | Crown dimensions, scaffolding need, flue tile replacement if spalled |
| Chase cover replacement (factory-built chimney) | $780 - $1,340 | Material (galvanized vs. stainless vs. copper), cross-break complexity, siding integration |
These are Worcester-specific ranges based on our 2024-2025 jobs, not national estimates. A cap on a two-story Colonial in West Tatnuck with a straight ladder set costs less than the same cap on a three-decker in Main South where we need scaffolding for safety. Call (978) 307-8288 for your exact quote - estimates are free, and we bring the camera so you’re not guessing.
Why Worcester Homeowners Call Level Two Chimney Worcester for Olympia Chimney Work

We’ve handled Olympia Chimney products since they started showing up in Central Massachusetts installs in the early 2010s. The camera doesn’t guess. Neither do we. Our techs know the difference between a 3000-series cap that needs replacement and a 5000-series directional that needs a bushing cleanout - and we document which one you have before we quote.
Our Haven Standard means background-checked, uniformed technicians with license info on the page, a text when your tech is en route, and a live person on the phone any hour. Materials come through our buying network - Olympia Chimney, DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Famco, Copperfield - so we’re not locked into one brand’s markup. If your Olympia cap is discontinued, we have alternatives in stock or fabricated within days, not weeks.
Since 2009, we’ve inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys. Every one had a written price first and a photo record after. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers our cap and crown work. Bring us any competitor’s written estimate for a free second opinion.
FAQs
No - but as an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we are not authorized to process OEM warranty claims on your behalf. Olympia’s warranty on materials typically covers manufacturing defects, not installation or weather damage. We document the part condition with photos before removal, so you have evidence if a defect claim is appropriate. For warranty processing, you would contact Olympia Chimney directly; we handle the removal and replacement. Call (978) 307-8288 to schedule - estimates are free.
Yes, though some 3000-series galvanized models from 2010-2015 are discontinued. We source compatible caps from Gelco or Famco through our Haven buying network, or fabricate custom stainless or copper caps in-house. The replacement often exceeds the original spec for Worcester’s climate. We show you both options - OEM equivalent and upgrade - with prices for each. Call (978) 307-8288 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
The camera and a physical probe tell us. Coating works when the crown has surface cracking but sound concrete underneath - we tap-test and photograph. Rebuild is needed when the crown is spalling (flaking apart), the rebar is exposed, or water has reached the flue tile surround. We show you both the photo evidence and the written price for each option before you decide. Call (978) 307-8288 to schedule - estimates are free.
Most cap replacements are completed in two to four hours. Crown coating takes four to six hours including cure time for the bonding agent. Crown rebuilds are typically a full day, sometimes two if scaffolding is needed or the flue tile requires replacement. We book by the job, not the hour - if Corrine finds something the camera almost missed, the extra time is not billed. Call (978) 307-8288 to schedule - estimates are free.
We prefer you present for the initial camera inspection so we can show you the findings in real time. For the repair itself, you can provide access and return for the final walkthrough, or stay - your choice. Either way, you get the photo record and written completion documentation before we leave. Call (978) 307-8288 to schedule - estimates are free.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Level Two Chimney Worcester at Level Two Chimney Worcester, serving Worcester and nearby areas.





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