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 Brick: What to Know First
We provide independent Olympia Chimney chimney cleaning and sweep service in Brick, New Jersey, with most jobs completed in a single visit and upfront pricing agreed before we start. A standard Level 1 or Level 2 inspection with sweep for an Olympia Chimney system typically runs $89-$340 depending on condition and access, and we document everything with photos you can see. This page is for Olympia Chimney owners in Brick who want their flue inspected, creosote removed, and any liner or venting issue diagnosed by a technician who actually knows the product line. Call (609) 657-3371 to speak with a live person - any hour, any day.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney 316Ti stainless liner series: The titanium-stabilized alloy resists acid corrosion well, but we’ve found the flex sections near the thimble in Brick’s older Shore-area capes can work-harden and crack after 15-20 years of heating cycles. We camera the full run, mark the exact joint, and replace with matching 316Ti rigid or flex from our Olympia Chimney stock - not a generic 304 substitute that voids the thermal rating.
- Olympia Chimney smooth-wall pellet venting: The tight clearances that make this line popular in Brick’s smaller ranch homes also mean creosote buildup in the inner corrugations restricts airflow faster than owners expect. We run a poly brush sized to the exact Olympia spec, followed by a vacuum pull and camera pass, because a partial cleaning leaves the vent unsafe for the next burn season.
- Olympia Chimney air-insulated factory-built chimney: The air gap between inner and outer walls can pack with soot if the cap’s been missing or damaged, especially after Brick’s nor’easters. We disassemble to the roofline, clear the annular space with compressed air and mechanical tools, and reinstall with a Gelco or Olympia Chimney cap sized to the assembly - never a universal clamp-on that gaps in the wind.
- Olympia Chimney relining transitions: When an older Brick home with a masonry chimney gets converted to an insert, the Olympia connector stub to clay flue joint is a common leak point we find during Level 2 inspections. We pull the insert, camera the stub weld and the surrounding clay, and reseal with HeatShield or replace the stub with OEM Olympia Chimney parts - your call after you see the photo.
- Olympia Chimney termination and storm collar assemblies: The factory storm collar on the 2100-series chase cover can gap or corrode where it meets the flue in Brick’s salt-air environment, letting water track down and degrade the insulation. We replace with a proper Olympia Chimney storm collar or upgrade to a chase cover with integrated termination, sealed with high-temp silicone - not roof cement that cooks off in the first season.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Process
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Call intake: A live person answers, notes your Olympia Chimney model if you know it, and books a window - no app, no callback tag.
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Arrival and protection: Our technician lays runners, inspects the hearth and appliance plate for the Olympia Chimney model and serial, and confirms the scope and price before touching a tool.
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Level 1 or 2 inspection: We camera the flue, photograph every defect, and give you a plain-English verdict on the spot - creosote depth, liner condition, clearance status, and whether any Olympia Chimney parts need attention.
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The sweep and any repair: We brush to NFPA 211 standard, vacuum HEPA-contained, and if we found a failed component we repair with OEM Olympia Chimney or quality aftermarket parts we stock - DuraFlex, HeatShield, or Gelco as the job warrants - with the trade-offs explained before you decide.
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Testing and documentation: We run a draft test, verify spillage resistance, and leave you with photos, a written condition report, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
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Russell’s walkaround: The technician does a final check, and we call it done only when it would pass our own fireplace.
What Olympia Chimney Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Costs in Brick
| Service | Typical Range |
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| Level 1 inspection with sweep, standard Olympia Chimney flue | $89-$175 |
| Level 2 inspection with camera, sweep included | $225-$340 |
| 316Ti liner section replacement (per joint) | $180-$290 |
| Pellet vent deep clean with disassembly | $195-$275 |
| Storm collar or cap replacement, Olympia Chimney spec | $140-$220 |
What moves the price: height of chase, accessibility from roof or interior, degree of creosote glazing, and whether we find a component that needs replacement. We agree on the full number before we start - no surprises on the bill. Call (609) 657-3371 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Why Brick 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 plan to be in Brick in thirty more. The 90-Day Done Right Promise means if it’s not right, we come back - in writing, no arguing. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and carry Olympia Chimney, DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco parts on the truck so most jobs finish in one visit. Russell Haines still walks every finished job himself before calling it done. Find what’s wrong, fix it properly, stand behind it - that’s the whole job.
FAQs
No - routine chimney cleaning and inspection by a qualified professional does not void your Olympia Chimney warranty, provided no non-OEM parts are installed without your informed consent. We document every part source and keep photos on file. If you have a warranty concern, call (609) 657-3371 and we’ll walk through the specifics of your install.
We stock common Olympia Chimney OEM parts and also carry quality aftermarket alternatives from DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco. We show you the difference, explain the warranty and performance trade-offs, and you decide - no default to the cheaper option, no pressure toward OEM.
The camera doesn’t lie. During our Level 2 inspection we photograph every inch of the flue and show you the image - if it’s cleanable creosote, we sweep it; if it’s a cracked liner, failed weld, or missing insulation, we mark it and quote repair. Some issues can wait a season; others we flag for immediate attention. You’ll know which before we leave.
NFPA 211 recommends annual inspection, with sweeping as needed based on use and fuel. In Brick, where many Olympia Chimney systems burn cordwood from late October through March, we see heavy creosote glazing after two seasons at most. An annual sweep before the first fire is the safer rhythm.
Glazed creosote builds insulating layers that reduce draft, accelerate corrosion on 316Ti liners, and can ignite at temperatures as low as 451°F. A chimney fire in an air-insulated factory-built unit can warp the inner wall and destroy the assembly. The cost of a skipped sweep is often a full relining or rebuild - call (609) 657-3371 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner, Hearthstone Chimney Co. at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Brick and nearby areas.