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 Leesburg: What to Know First
We provide independent Olympia Chimney chimney liner & rebuild service in Leesburg, with most jobs completed in a single visit and upfront pricing that matches the final invoice. A typical stainless steel liner replacement runs $2,800-$4,500 depending on flue height and diameter, while partial rebuilds start around $1,800. We do not guess at what you need - every recommendation comes with camera photos and a plain-English verdict you can see for yourself.
This page is for homeowners in Leesburg who know they have an Olympia Chimney liner or system and need straight answers about whether it can be repaired, what it will cost, and who can do the work correctly. We have been answering these questions across Loudoun County for over 42 years. Call (571) 701-7519 - a live person answers, 24 hours a day.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney 316Ti flexible liner: creosote pinholing at the flex joints. The titanium-stabilized alloy resists corrosion well, but the crimped flex joints in longer runs collect condensate in Leesburg’s freeze-thaw cycles. We see this most in homes south of town near the Goose Creek valley where chimneys run cooler. Our fix: pull the damaged section, inspect the full run with a camera, and replace with either OEM Olympia 316Ti or DuraFlex equivalent - whichever matches your existing diameter and appliance BTU rating without choking draft.
- Olympia Chimney rigid stainless tee assemblies: weld-seam separation at the snout. The factory tee that connects your stove or insert to the vertical liner carries the highest thermal stress. After 8-12 years of Leesburg shoulder-season burning - those October and April fires that never fully heat the flue - the snout weld can crack. We replace with a heavier-gauge Olympia tee or a Gelco rigid equivalent, and we always check the stove collar alignment so the new tee does not start life under strain.
- Olympia Chimney smooth-wall liners: mortar joint washout in masonry chimneys. These liners are marketed as “zero-clearance” ready, but in Leesburg’s older homes - the 1960s and 70s colonials near Morven Park - we find the surrounding masonry was never properly insulated. Freeze-thaw opens gaps, and combustion gases cool below dew point. We pull the liner, parge the interior with HeatShield cerfractory mix where the masonry is sound, or recommend a partial rebuild if the wythes have shifted.
- Olympia Chimney air-cooled chimney systems: inner-wall collapse in high-efficiency installations. These triple-wall systems are built for specific clearances, but when a homeowner swaps in a newer, cooler-burning insert without updating the chimney, the reduced flue gas temperature defeats the air-cooling design. Condensation pools at the base. We diagnose this with a camera and draft gauge, then either reline with a properly sized Olympia flexible liner or convert to an insulated system using Copperfield components.
- Olympia Chimney top-sealing dampers: cable freeze and spring fatigue. Not strictly a liner issue, but we find these dampers failing open in Leesburg winters, dumping heated air and drawing cold down the flue. The stainless cable routs through a narrow housing that ices up during our wet January freezes. We replace with a Famco top-mount damper with a wider housing and silicone-sealed cable entry, or integrate a new damper into a liner replacement when we are already on the roof.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Liner & Rebuild Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers, asks what you are burning and how often, and sets a window. Russell Haines has a phrase: “Tell me what you are burning and how often, and I can tell you what your chimney looks like before I even climb up.”
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Level-2 camera inspection. Our technician runs a camera the full length of the flue, photographs every joint, every tee, every area of concern. You see the same images we see. No verdict without evidence.
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Parts decision: OEM or quality equivalent. We stock Olympia Chimney components, but if your system is discontinued or an aftermarket part meets the same UL 1777 listing at better value, we explain the trade-off. The choice is yours. We document what we use and why.
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Repair or rebuild, single visit. Background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive with the parts on the truck. Most liner replacements and partial rebuilds finish in one day. We protect floors and furniture, and we clean up after.
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Post-job test and documentation. We run a final camera pass, verify draft with a manometer, and leave you with photos, a written report, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise - in writing, no arguing.
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Follow-up call. We check in within two weeks to confirm performance. If something is not right, we come back. That is the Keystone Standard.
What Olympia Chimney Chimney Liner & Rebuild Costs in Leesburg
| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia Chimney flexible liner replacement (stainless 316Ti) | $2,800 - $4,500 | Flue height, diameter, number of offsets, tee configuration |
| Partial chimney rebuild (above roofline, with Olympia liner) | $1,800 - $3,200 | Courses to rebuild, crown condition, scaffold needs |
| Olympia rigid liner repair / tee replacement | $950 - $1,800 | Access difficulty, whether stove must be disconnected |
| HeatShield cerfractory resurfacing (with liner pull) | $1,200 - $2,100 | Square footage of masonry to treat, depth of gaps |
| Full chimney rebuild with new Olympia liner system | $6,500 - $11,000 | Height, liner type, exterior finish (brick, stucco, stone veneer) |
These are Leesburg-market ranges based on jobs we have completed in 2023-2025. Your exact estimate comes after inspection - and estimates are free. Call (571) 701-7519.
Why Leesburg Homeowners Call Hearthstone Chimney Co. for Olympia Chimney Work
We are not a price-cutting chain, and we are not a one-truck operator who may answer the phone next year. Hearthstone Chimney Co. has served this area since 1984 - over 42 years - and we plan to be here in thirty more. That changes how we work.
Our 90-Day Done Right Promise means if it is not right, we make it right. In writing. No paperwork to dig up, no arguing. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and they carry Olympia Chimney, DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Copperfield parts on the truck so most jobs finish in one visit. The price we quote is the price on the invoice - a square deal, no surprises on the bill.
Russell Haines learned this trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College before heading east and spending the better part of two decades on Leesburg roofs, including the older colonials near Morven Park where chimneys work hard every winter. He built this company on straightforward inspections: what we found, what it means, what it takes to fix it.
FAQs
No - as an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we use OEM or equivalent UL-listed parts and follow manufacturer installation specifications. Warranty coverage depends on product registration and proper use, not on who performs the service. We document every part number and installation detail so you have records if a claim arises. Call (571) 701-7519 for specifics on your system.
Yes, in most cases. We stock common Olympia Chimney diameters and fittings, and our supplier network covers discontinued lines. For obsolete systems, we match UL-listed equivalents from DuraFlex or Gelco that mate correctly with your appliance. We never leave a job half-finished for lack of a part.
Repair is viable for isolated damage - a cracked tee, a short section of pinholed flex - when the surrounding system is sound. Full replacement makes sense when corrosion is widespread, the liner is undersized for your current appliance, or the masonry shell itself has failed. Our camera inspection shows you exactly which category you are in, and we will tell you plainly when repair can safely wait. Call (571) 701-7519 for a free inspection.
Most flexible liner replacements in Leesburg homes finish in one day. Rigid systems or jobs requiring partial rebuild add time, but we complete most of those in a single visit as well. We schedule only what we can finish - we do not start a job we cannot close out properly.
A compromised liner allows combustion gases, including carbon monoxide, to leak into living spaces, and creosote can reach combustible framing. In Leesburg’s hard-freeze winters, a damaged liner also lets cold air infiltrate, stressing your heating system. That said, not every crack is an emergency - our inspection tells you whether you have months or should schedule before the next burn. Call (571) 701-7519 and we will give you a straight answer.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner, Hearthstone Chimney Co. at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Leesburg and nearby areas.





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