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Gas fireplace serviceLevel 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 Inspection in Fort Worth: What to Know First
An Olympia Chimney chimney inspection in Fort Worth typically takes 45 to 90 minutes, costs $189 to $349 for a Level 1 or Level 2 inspection, and ends with a written report that tells you exactly what we saw in the flue. We are an independent Olympia Chimney service provider in Fort Worth, not a factory affiliate, which means we diagnose Olympia products without any incentive to upsell you on parts you don’t need. If you own an Olympia fireplace, stove, or venting system and haven’t had it looked at in over a year, this page will tell you what to expect. Call (682) 255-2144 for a free estimate before booking an inspection.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail – and How We Find It
Olympia Chimney builds solid venting products, but every brand has failure patterns. Here are the ones we find most often on Olympia equipment in Fort Worth homes:
- Olympia stainless steel chimney liners developing pinhole corrosion at the seam welds. In Fort Worth’s wet springs and hot summers, condensation sits inside the flue longer than it should. Over time, acidic creosote mixed with that moisture eats at the welded seams first. We see this most on Olympia’s flexible liner systems installed in exterior masonry chimneys. Our fix is a camera inspection to map the corrosion, then a HeatShield resurfacing or a DuraFlex reline depending on how far it’s spread.
- Olympia anchor plate and top plate seal failures letting water into the chase. These are the metal plates at the top of a factory-built chimney. The silicone sealant around them breaks down after 8 to 12 years of Texas sun. We find rust streaks below the plate, which tells us water’s been getting behind it. We replace the plate and gasket with OEM-spec materials, not generic silicone.
- Olympia chimney cap spark arrestor screens clogging with creosote glaze. On Olympia air-cooled chimney systems, the cap’s mesh screen catches creosote the same way a dryer vent catches lint. A glazed screen restricts draft and pushes smoke back into the house. We clean the screen during inspection and tell you honestly if it’s worth replacing or just needs regular maintenance.
- Olympia factory-built chimney sections separating at the twist-lock joints after storm shifts. High winds that roll through Fort Worth in spring can torque the chimney enough to loosen the twist-lock connections between pipe sections. You won’t see this from the ground. A camera inspection shows the gap, and we correct the alignment or replace the section.
- Olympia firestop and attic insulation shield clearances getting compromised by renovation work. When someone adds attic insulation or finishes a bonus room, we often find insulation packed against the chimney chase, which violates the clearance Olympia specifies. That’s a fire hazard, and it’s one of the first things we check when inspecting any Olympia system in a remodelled Fort Worth house.
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Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Inspection Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers at (682) 255-2144. We book a window that works around you, not the other way around.
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On-site walk-through. Our technician arrives in a marked van, introduces himself, and asks what you’ve noticed, smoke, smell, water stains, anything. Then we look at the firebox, the exterior, and the attic chase if accessible.
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Camera inspection of the flue. We run a camera through the full length of the Olympia chimney, top to bottom. You see the footage either live on the tablet or in stills we send after. Nothing is hidden.
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Written findings and a written price. If we find damage, you get a written report with photos and a fixed price for the repair. That price will not change when we show up to do the work.
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Repair and verification. If you approve the work, we complete it with Olympia-compatible parts or the appropriate aftermarket equivalent, then run the camera again or do a draft test to confirm it’s right.
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Cleanup and guarantee. We leave the hearth cleaner than we found it. Every repair carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing, valid for a full year from the service date.
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AfterWhat Olympia Chimney Chimney Inspection Costs in Fort Worth
| Service | Typical Fort Worth Price |
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| Level 1 inspection (no issues, routine) | $189 – $249 |
| Level 2 camera inspection (standard for real estate or after storms) | $289 – $349 |
| Level 3 inspection (when we need to open a wall or remove chimney components) | $500 – $900 |
| Olympia cap replacement with mesh screen | $220 – $380 installed |
| Olympia anchor plate reseal | $180 – $300 |
| HeatShield resurfacing on corroded Olympia liner | $1,800 – $3,200 depending on flue length |
What moves the price is access. A two-story roof in a Fort Worth neighborhood like Tanglewood or Ryan Place takes more setup time than a ranch house in Wedgwood. A chase cover that’s rusted through costs more than one we can reseal. We quote the inspection flat, and if we find repair work, you get a separate written price before anything else happens. Call (682) 255-2144 for a free estimate on your specific setup.
Why Fort Worth Homeowners Call Flint Chimney Co Fort Worth for Olympia Chimney Work
We put the price in writing before a single tool comes off the truck. That’s the Garrison Standard, and it applies to every Olympia Chimney inspection and repair we do in Fort Worth. Hank Delano runs this crew, and he’s spent years working on chimneys across this city, including a stretch of careful jobs in the Fairmount Historic District where century-old fireplaces need steady hands. Our techs are background-checked and uniformed, so you know who’s walking through your door. We work with Olympia parts along with DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco products, which means if your Olympia liner needs full replacement rather than repair, we’ll specify the right material for the job, not the one with the highest margin. Every repair carries a written 365-Day Done Right Promise. If a covered repair fails within that year, we return at no charge.
FAQs
No. An inspection by an independent provider does not void your Olympia Chimney warranty. We document everything with photos and a written report, which can actually support a warranty claim if we find a manufacturing defect. We are not an authorized Olympia service provider, but we follow their installation and clearance specs to the letter, because that’s what protects your coverage.
Once a year, before burning season, same as any chimney. Fort Worth’s clay-heavy soil shifts with the seasons, and the spring storm season moves a lot of chimney components. A yearly Level 1 or Level 2 inspection catches small problems before they become liner replacements. If you burn more than two cords a year or use the fireplace weekly, a Level 2 camera inspection every other year is worth the extra $100 or so.
Real estate inspections are usually scheduled within 3 to 5 business days in Fort Worth. We’ll coordinate with your agent and get the written report back the same day as the inspection. Call (682) 255-2144 and we’ll lock in a window that works for the closing timeline.
We keep common Olympia components, caps, anchor plates, and pipe sections, on the truck or in local Fort Worth stock. Less common Olympia parts take 3 to 7 days to source. If a part is needed, you’ll know the exact lead time and the exact price before we order anything.
Creosote builds up, a flue crack widens, or water keeps finding its way into the chase. None of those fix themselves. The first real sign is often a chimney fire or water damage on the ceiling below, and by then the repair is bigger and costs more than the inspection would have. Hank’s rule is simple: if it is not clean and it is not safe, we are not done. Call (682) 255-2144 for a free estimate, and we’ll tell you straight what your Olympia Chimney needs.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner, Flint Chimney Co Fort Worth at Flint Chimney Co Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth and nearby areas.