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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 Sweep in Fort Worth: What to Know First
A chimney sweep for an Olympia Chimney system in Fort Worth typically runs $189 to $329 for a standard open-flue fireplace, and we complete most single-fireplace jobs in under two hours. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we are not affiliated with the manufacturer, but our technicians work on these systems every week across Tarrant County. This page is for homeowners with an Olympia fireplace or chimney system who want to know what a proper sweep involves, what it costs, and what we actually find inside these units. Call (682) 255-2144 for a written quote before any work begins.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail – and How We Fix Them
Olympia Chimney builds solid equipment, but after a decade of inspecting their systems in Fort Worth homes, we see the same failure patterns repeat. Here is what shows up, why it happens, and what we do about it.
- Ventis double-wall chimney pipe creosote packing at the joints. The Ventis line uses a twist-lock joint system that, over time, develops hairline gaps from thermal expansion. Fort Worth’s hot summers followed by cold winter fires stress these joints, and creosote collects in the seam gaps. A standard sweep alone will not clear it. We disassemble the accessible sections, scrape the joint faces, and reassemble with proper alignment before the final brush pass.
- Mezzo and Olympia zero-clearance fireplace refractory panel cracking. This is the most common call we get from Olympia owners in neighborhoods like Ridglea Hills and Wedgwood. The refractory panels behind the firebox liner crack after repeated heating cycles, usually within 7 to 12 years. The crack itself is not a sweep issue, but cracked panels trap soot and creosote in ways a brush cannot reach. We flag it during every sweep, show you the camera image, and quote a panel replacement only if the crack is structural. If it is cosmetic, we say so.
- Chase cover rust-through on Olympia factory-built chimney chases. Olympia chimney chases are metal-framed and clad, and the chase top covers shipped with many units are galvanized, not stainless. After several North Texas hail seasons and summer downpours, they rust through at the corners. Water gets in, mixes with soot, and turns into an acidic slurry that eats the flue liner from the inside. We replace rusted chase covers with stainless and note the condition on every inspection report so you can plan for it.
- Soot glaze on the smoke shelf of Olympia masonry fireboxes. Olympia fireboxes paired with masonry flues have a deep smoke shelf that most sweeps brush over quickly. When homeowners burn unseasoned wood or run fires with the damper barely open, soot builds into a hard glaze on that shelf. It is a hidden creosote source that can re-odor the house within weeks of a sweep. We hand-scrape and vacuum the smoke shelf on every Olympia masonry job, no exceptions.
- Damper plate misalignment in older Olympia cast-iron damper assemblies. If you have an Olympia fireplace from the early 2000s, the cast damper plate sits on a pivot that wears unevenly. The plate stops sealing fully, which lets conditioned air escape in summer and downdrafts enter in winter. During a sweep, we check damper seating, clean the pivot, and if the plate is beyond adjustment, we tell you plainly and quote a replacement. We do not charge for the inspection of the damper during a standard sweep.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Sweep Process
Every job follows the same sequence, whether it is a single Ventis pipe system or a full Olympia masonry fireplace in Fairmount. The Garrison Standard applies to every service call we run.
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Written quote before the work. You call (682) 255-2144, tell us what you have, and we give you a price in writing before a technician leaves the shop. That price is the price.
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Floor and hearth protection. The tech lays drop cloths, seals the firebox opening with a soot shroud, and sets up a HEPA vacuum at the hearth before the first brush touches the flue.
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Access and camera inspection. We remove the chimney cap if needed, run a camera down the flue, and record the before condition. You get to see the images. Nothing is hidden.
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Mechanical sweep and hand-scrape. The flue gets a properly sized wire brush pass, then the smoke shelf, damper seat, and firebox walls get hand-scraped and vacuumed. For Olympia Ventis systems, we check joint alignment as we go.
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After-sweep report. The tech runs the camera again, shows you the after images side by side, and delivers a written report that includes creosote levels, damper condition, cap condition, and any repair recommendation with a firm price.
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Cleanup and walkthrough. The shroud comes down, the hearth gets vacuumed, the firebox floor gets a final wipe. We leave the house the way we found it. If you have a repair done, the 365-Day Done Right Promise is issued in writing before we leave.
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AfterWhat Olympia Chimney Chimney Sweep Costs in Fort Worth
Here are the price ranges we quote in Fort Worth for Olympia Chimney work. These are real numbers, not estimates you have to call to learn.
- Standard Olympia open-flue masonry fireplace sweep: $189 to $279
- Olympia Ventis double-wall prefab system sweep: $229 to $329
- Add a Level 1 visual inspection during a sweep: $49
- Full Level 2 camera inspection with written report: $149 to $199
- Glazed creosote removal (stage 2, chemical treatment): $349 to $549
- Smoke shelf deep clean and damper service: $79 to $129 when added to a sweep
What moves the price is system height, creosote stage, and whether we are working on a masonry flue or a factory-built Ventis pipe. A two-story Olympia chase in a Keller or North Richland Hills home costs more than a single-story firebox in Arlington Heights because we need more rod sections and ladder setup time. Every quote is flat-price and in writing before we start. Call (682) 255-2144 for an exact number.
Why Fort Worth Homeowners Call Flint Chimney Co Fort Worth for Olympia Chimney Work
We have been under the Garrison Partners family since 2002, and the Garrison Code is simple: show up when you say you will, put the price in writing, and stand behind the work for a full year. Hank Delano runs every Olympia Chimney job to one rule: if it is not clean and it is not safe, we are not done. Our techs are background-checked and uniformed. They know the difference between a Ventis twist-lock joint and a generic snap-lock pipe, and they will not sell you a liner replacement you can verify on camera. We also work with DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco systems, so if your Olympia unit needs a part that is backordered, we have alternatives without running to the cheapest aftermarket solution. Phones are answered by a live person 24/7, no voicemail tree, no callback form.
FAQs
No. Olympia Chimney’s warranty documents require regular maintenance, including annual sweeping, to keep coverage valid. A professional sweep with a written report is exactly what the warranty expects. We document before-and-after flue condition, creosote level, and any defects found, so you have a paper trail if a warranty claim ever comes up. As an independent provider, we do not process Olympia warranty claims, but the report we hand you is all you need to file one.
Once a year, minimum. Fort Worth’s damp fall and early winter push homeowners to burn more often, and even dry North Texas oak produces creosote. If you burn more than three cords a season or use your fireplace as a primary heat source for part of the winter, sweep it twice a year. The rule of thumb is a sweep when creosote reaches 1/8 inch of buildup, but most homeowners cannot see that. Annual is the safe default. Call (682) 255-2144 to schedule yours.
A factory-built Olympia Ventis system has a manufactured stainless steel or galvalume flue that is sized to the firebox, and the sweep requires a brush matched to that diameter with lighter pressure to avoid scratching the liner. A masonry Olympia firebox typically vents through a clay tile or cast masonry flue that tolerates a stiffer wire brush. The smoke shelf is also deeper on many Olympia masonry units, which is why we hand-scrape it rather than relying on the brush alone. The price difference is real: factory-built sweeps run $229 to $329, masonry sweeps $189 to $279 in Fort Worth.
Sometimes. If the defect is small, like a rusted chase cover, a misaligned damper, or a cracked refractory panel that we stock, we can do the work the same day at the quoted price. If it requires a custom part from Olympia or a liner replacement, we schedule the repair and put the written guarantee in effect the day the repair is completed. Nothing gets done without a price you approved in writing first.
Not every time. A Level 2 camera inspection is recommended if you have not had one in five years, if you just bought the home, or if you had a chimney fire or major storm damage. A standard sweep includes a Level 1 visual check of the accessible flue, cap, and damper. If we see something during the sweep that needs a closer look, we will show you the camera image and quote the Level 2 separately. We never upsell an inspection you do not need. Call (682) 255-2144 and we will tell you straight.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner, Flint Chimney Co Fort Worth at Flint Chimney Co Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth and nearby areas.