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 Bethlehem: What to Know First
We provide independent Olympia Chimney chimney cap and crown service in Bethlehem, with most jobs completed in a single visit and upfront pricing agreed before we start. Typical turnaround from call to completion is three to five business days during peak season, faster when weather threatens. We don’t sell you a cap or crown you don’t need, and we don’t quote work without camera evidence you can see for yourself.
This page is for Olympia Chimney owners in Bethlehem whose cap is rusted through, whose crown is cracked and shedding pieces, or who aren’t sure whether the water stain on their ceiling started at the chimney top. If it needs doing, we’ll tell you. If it doesn’t, we’ll tell you that too. Call (610) 595-5754 for a free estimate.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney 304 stainless single-flue caps: The mesh on these caps is welded at tighter spacing than most brands, which traps Bethlehem’s cottonwood seed fluff and maple helicopter samaras every May and June. We see three or four of these clogged solid each spring in the West Bethlehem neighborhoods near Monocacy Creek. The fix isn’t a bigger cap; it’s cleaning the mesh properly and, if the homeowner wants, swapping to a slightly coarser aftermarket mesh that still keeps animals out but sheds debris.
- Olympia Chimney multi-flue caps with hip-lid design: The lid overhang on the multi-flue line is shallower than Gelco’s comparable model, so driving rain from the northeast - common during Bethlehem’s March and November storms - can sheet under the lid and wet the flue tops. We fix this by either adding a drip-edge extension or, when the cap is already aged, replacing with a deeper-lid aftermarket multi-flue cap that fits the Olympia Chimney base rails.
- Olympia Chimney galvanized caps in historic Hill-to-Hill homes: These were common on 1980s and 1990s installs and they’re now well past their service life. The galvanized coating fails from the inside out where Bethlehem’s freeze-thaw cycles let moisture sit in the seams. We replace these with 304 or 316 stainless, never another galvanized unit, and we document the flue condition underneath because these caps usually leaked long before the owner noticed.
- Olympia Chimney crown wash on pre-2000 installs: Olympia Chimney’s older crown coating was a cement-based slurry that shrinks in Bethlehem’s dry winter air and cracks by February. We’ve peeled off crowns that looked intact from the ground but were channeling water straight to the flue liner. Our repair is a proper crown pour or, when the substrate is sound, a HeatShield CrownCoat application that flexes with temperature swings.
- Olympia Chimney chase covers on manufactured home and condo setups: The factory corner folds on these chase covers fatigue at exactly the spot where Bethlehem’s wind loads concentrate stress. We’ve replaced dozens where the corner had rusted through but the center looked fine. We fabricate replacement corners in heavier-gauge stainless or source a one-piece welded chase cover from Copperfield when the dimensions allow.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Cap & Crown Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers, 24 hours a day. We ask about the chimney age, the Olympia Chimney product if you know it, and what you’re seeing - water, rust, pieces on the ground, animal noise.
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Level-2 camera inspection. Our tech arrives in uniform, background-checked, and runs a camera from the firebox to the flue top. You get photos and a plain-English verdict: cap, crown, both, or neither.
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Parts decision. If your Olympia Chimney cap is under ten years old and the failure is isolated, we may source an OEM replacement. More often, we recommend a quality aftermarket cap from Gelco or Famco that fits the Olympia Chimney flue profile and outperforms the original in Bethlehem’s climate. We explain the trade-off and the price difference; you decide.
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The repair. Most cap replacements and crown coatings take two to four hours. Crown rebuilds take longer. We protect your roof and landscaping, work clean, and run a final camera pass to confirm the flue is unobstructed.
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Documentation and guarantee. You get photos of the finished work, an invoice matching the upfront estimate exactly, and our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not right, we make it right. No paperwork, no arguing.
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Cleanup and close. We haul away the old cap or crown debris. You pay the number we quoted. We’ll be there when we say.
What Olympia Chimney Chimney Cap & Crown Costs in Bethlehem
| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Olympia Chimney single-flue cap replacement | $340 - $620 | Stainless vs. galvanized, flue diameter, roof pitch |
| Olympia Chimney multi-flue cap replacement | $580 - $1,100 | Lid size, mesh specification, number of flues |
| Crown coating (HeatShield or equivalent) | $480 - $780 | Crown square footage, crack depth, prep needed |
| Crown rebuild / pour | $1,200 - $2,400 | Accessibility, forming complexity, liner protection |
| Chase cover replacement | $680 - $1,450 | Material gauge, custom fabrication, height |
These are real 2024-2025 Bethlehem market ranges for Olympia Chimney-compatible work. Your exact price depends on what we find, which is why we don’t quote over a photo text. The estimate is free, the camera inspection is included, and the number on the estimate is the number on the invoice. Call (610) 595-5754 for an exact quote.
Why Bethlehem Homeowners Call Hearthstone Chimney Co. for Olympia Chimney Work
We’ve been answering the phone with a live person for over 42 years, and we’ve learned that Bethlehem homeowners - especially the ones who’ve owned their house long enough to replace a roof and a furnace - don’t want a sales pitch. They want someone who knows the difference between an Olympia Chimney 304 mesh cap and a Gelco equivalent, who won’t install a galvanized cap on a stainless flue just because it’s in the truck, and who documents every claim with a photo they can see.
Our techs carry DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Famco, and Copperfield materials alongside Olympia Chimney-compatible parts, so we’re not forcing a brand match when a better solution exists. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is in writing. Background-checked, uniformed technicians. Most jobs done in one visit. A square deal: no surprises on the bill.
FAQs
No. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we use aftermarket caps that meet or exceed OEM specs, and we’ve never seen a manufacturer’s warranty voided for cap replacement. The warranty on your flue liner or fireplace insert covers defects in those components, not the cap. If you’re uncertain, we’ll show you the warranty language and explain exactly what applies. Call (610) 595-5754 for a free estimate.
If the mesh is clogged or the lid is slightly bent, we can usually clean and reshape. If the base rail is rusted, the seams are split, or the screen is detaching from the frame, replacement is the sound choice. We make that call with the camera photos in front of you, not from the ground with binoculars. Call (610) 595-5754 for a free estimate.
A properly applied HeatShield CrownCoat typically lasts 10 to 15 years in Bethlehem’s freeze-thaw cycle, longer if the crown was prepped correctly and the chimney has a functional cap. Olympia Chimney’s original cement-based coatings often failed in 5 to 8 years. We warranty our crown work for 90 days with the Done Right Promise, and we’ll tell you honestly when a full rebuild is the longer-term value. Call (610) 595-5754 for a free estimate.
Yes. When Olympia Chimney’s standard multi-flue sizes don’t fit, we fabricate from Famco or Copperfield stock, or we measure for a custom welded cap. We’ve fitted caps on Bethlehem’s older twin-flue setups where the flues are offset or different diameters. The measurement takes ten minutes; the wait for custom fabrication is usually one to two weeks. Call (610) 595-5754 for a free estimate.
Once a year, ideally before burning season. Bethlehem’s wet springs and freeze-thaw winters punish chimney tops harder than the firebox. An annual Level-2 inspection catches crown cracks while they’re still coatable and cap corrosion before it lets water reach the flue. Skip two years and you’re often looking at a rebuild instead of a repair. Call (610) 595-5754 for a free estimate.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner, Hearthstone Chimney Co. at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Bethlehem and nearby areas.





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