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 Cleaning & Sweep in Bethlehem: What to Know First
As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, Hearthstone Chimney Co. cleans and sweeps Olympia Chimney flue systems in Bethlehem and the surrounding Lehigh Valley. Most Olympia Chimney jobs we book are completed in a single visit, with upfront pricing agreed before we start. We do not sell work you do not need, and we document every finding with photos you can see for yourself.
This page is for homeowners in Bethlehem who heat with wood, pellets, or gas and have an Olympia Chimney stainless steel liner, factory-built chimney, or venting component that needs its annual sweep, a Level 2 inspection for a home sale, or creosote removal after a heavy burning season. If that sounds like your situation, call (610) 595-5754. A live person answers, 24 hours a day.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney 316Ti flexible liner, accordion creosote buildup: The 316Ti alloy handles Bethlehem’s freeze-thaw cycles well, but the corrugations in the flex sections trap glazed creosote where brushes struggle to reach. We see this most in homes near Monocacy Creek where homeowners burn unseasoned hardwood. Our fix: a rotary polypropylene whip followed by a visual camera pass through every corrugation valley, not just the straight runs.
- Olympia Chimney HT (High Temperature) factory-built chimney, joint separation at the attic transition: The HT series uses twist-lock joints that can back out slightly after years of thermal cycling in Bethlehem’s 90-degree summer-to-winter swing. Soot leaks into the chase, staining the exterior or settling in insulation. We find it during Level 2 camera work, reseat the joint with OEM locking bands, and seal with HT-rated silicone. No guesswork.
- Olympia Chimney pellet vent, fly ash hardpack in the T-connector: Pellet vent T-connectors have a lower radius than straight pipe, and Olympia’s design traps fly ash where the horizontal meets vertical. Left alone, it restricts draft and can trip pressure switches on newer stoves. We pull the T, mechanically debride the pack, and run a borescope to confirm the airway is clear before reassembly.
- Olympia Chimney 304 stainless cap, mesh corrosion from road salt aerosol: Bethlehem’s proximity to I-78 and Route 22 means road salt mist works its way up the flue in winter. The 304 mesh on older Olympia caps corrodes at the weld points first. We replace with 316L mesh or full 316 caps where budget allows, and we document the difference so you can decide.
- Olympia Chimney direct-vent gas insert, spider web obstruction in the termination cap: Not creosote, but a real failure mode: spiders love the warmth of gas terminations, and their webs trap moisture and debris. The result is incomplete combustion and CO risk. During our sweep, we pull and inspect the termination, clear the obstruction, and check draft pressure with a manometer. It takes ten minutes and can save a life.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Process
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Call and schedule: A live person answers, asks what you burn, how often, and whether you’ve noticed draft issues or odors. We quote a range upfront and book a window.
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Arrival and protection: Our technician arrives in uniform, lays drop cloths from the door to the hearth, and runs a pre-inspection camera to establish baseline condition. You see what we see on the monitor.
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Sweep and mechanical cleaning: We select brushes, whips, or scrapers matched to your Olympia Chimney liner diameter and material. For 316Ti flex, we use polypropylene, not steel, to protect the alloy surface. For pellet vent, we disassemble and hand-clean where access allows.
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Post-sweep camera inspection: Every Olympia Chimney job gets a second camera pass. We look for cracks, joint gaps, liner deformation, and creosote we missed. Photos are saved to your file.
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Plain-English verdict and documentation: We show you what we found, explain what needs doing now, what can wait, and what is fine. If it needs doing, we’ll tell you. If it doesn’t, we’ll tell you that too. You get a written report with photos.
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Cleanup, guarantee, and close: We vacuum, remove protection, and leave the work area cleaner than we found it. The job is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise - in writing, no arguing.
What Olympia Chimney Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Costs in Bethlehem
| Service | Typical Range |
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| Level 1 sweep and inspection, Olympia Chimney stainless liner | $189 - $249 |
| Level 2 camera inspection with written report | $289 - $349 |
| Heavy creosote removal (Stage 3 glazed) | $349 - $449 |
| Pellet vent T-connector debridement and reassembly | $159 - $219 |
| Cap replacement, 316L mesh or full 316 | $189 - $329 (material dependent) |
What moves the price: roof height and pitch, accessibility of the cleanout, severity of buildup, and whether disassembly is required. We agree on the number before we start. No surprises on the bill.
Call (610) 595-5754 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Why Bethlehem Homeowners Call Hearthstone Chimney Co. for Olympia Chimney Work
We have been answering the phone with a live person for over 42 years. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained on Olympia Chimney’s specific geometries - the flex corrugation pattern, the HT twist-lock tolerances, the pellet vent cleanout locations. When an Olympia part is no longer available from the OEM, we source quality equivalents from DuraFlex, HeatShield, or Gelco, and we tell you exactly what we are using and why.
The 90-Day Done Right Promise governs every job: Krafted right, Every time, Your home first, Standing behind it. If it is not right, we come back. No paperwork, no arguing.
Russell Haines and our crew have worked chimneys up around Bethlehem’s historic Hill-to-Hill district, where the older brick stacks demand patience and a careful hand. We bring that same discipline to every Olympia Chimney job, whether it is a 1980s colonial in Hanover Township or a new build in Lower Saucon.
FAQs
No. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, our cleaning and inspection work does not affect your warranty coverage, provided we use appropriate materials and methods. We document our process with photos in case you ever need to demonstrate proper maintenance.
Yes, for most lines. Where Olympia OEM parts are discontinued, we use quality equivalents from DuraFlex, HeatShield, or Gelco that meet or exceed original specifications. We explain the substitution and show you the part before installation.
The camera inspection tells the story. If we find liner deformation, joint separation, or corrosion beyond surface staining, we show you the image and explain the repair. If the liner is sound and the joints are tight, a sweep is all you need. Call (610) 595-5754 and we’ll look together.
For wood-burning systems, the National Fire Protection Association recommends annual inspection and cleaning as needed. In Bethlehem’s climate, where homeowners often burn from October through April, we see heavy creosote buildup by year two if skipped. Gas and pellet systems should be inspected annually and cleaned based on use.
Glazed creosote becomes harder and more flammable over time. In Bethlehem’s older housing stock, where chimneys may already have marginal clearances, a chimney fire can spread to framing quickly. Carbon monoxide risk rises if draft is restricted. The sweep is cheaper than the alternative. Call (610) 595-5754 to book.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner, Hearthstone Chimney Co. at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Bethlehem and nearby areas.