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AfterOlympia Chimney Chimney Cap & Crown in West Hartford: What to Know First
As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we install, replace, and repair chimney caps and crowns on Olympia Chimney systems across West Hartford. Most Olympia Chimney cap and crown jobs run $285-$650 depending on whether we’re fitting a standard single-flue cap or rebuilding a poured concrete crown, and we typically schedule within a week during the off-season, two weeks once October hits. We don’t sell what you don’t need - every recommendation comes with photos you can see and a plain-English verdict.
This page is for West Hartford homeowners who already have an Olympia Chimney liner, cap, or venting component and need someone who knows the product line well enough to spot the difference between a genuine Olympia failure and an installation problem that outlasted the part. If that’s your situation, call (860) 743-1516 and a live person will pick up, any hour of any day.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney 316Ti flexible liner caps corrode at the mesh weld. The 316Ti stainless holds up well against flue gases, but the spot-welded mesh on factory caps can develop pinholes after seven to ten seasons of West Hartford freeze-thaw cycling. Moisture gets in, starts rust at the weld, and the mesh sags until it blocks draft. We replace with either an Olympia OEM cap or a Gelco equivalent with a continuous-seam mesh - whichever matches your liner warranty terms.
- Olympia Chimney Gelco-style multi-flue caps can gap at the base flange. These covers are solid when first installed, but the base rail that straddles multiple flue tiles can pull away from the chimney crown if the original installer skipped expansion joints in the crown mortar. We see this especially on the wider three-flue models common in 1960s West Hartford splits. Our fix: remove the cap, repair the crown with CrownCoat or a poured rebuild depending on crack depth, then reseat with a proper caulked flange and stainless fasteners - not the original aluminum screws.
- Olympia Chimney wind-directional caps seize in the collar. The rotating collar on Olympia’s wind-directional line is a smart design until West Hartford’s wet spring pollen and fall leaf debris pack the bearing race. The cap stops rotating, which means it stops drafting properly in certain wind conditions. We disassemble, clean the race, repack with high-temp bearing grease, and if the collar is scored, we source a replacement collar assembly rather than selling you a whole new cap.
- Olympia Chimney chase covers (galvanized) rust from the underside. Pre-2010 galvanized chase covers on Olympia factory-built chimney systems often look fine from the ground while the underside is scaling badly. We’ve pulled covers in West Hartford’s Elmwood section that were paper-thin on the bottom but still painted clean on top. We replace with a Copperfield stainless chase cover, custom-measured, with proper drip edges and cross-breaks so water runs off instead of pooling.
- Olympia Chimney concrete crowns crack at the flue tile interface. This isn’t always an Olympia part failure - it’s often an original construction issue - but Olympia’s liner systems are sensitive to crown leaks because the 316Ti flex liner doesn’t tolerate standing water in the flue. A cracked crown lets water track down between the flue tile and the liner, accelerating corrosion at the top connector. We repair with CrownSeal or full crown rebuild, always extending the crown edge past the chimney brick by at least two inches with a drip edge, which is more than most original West Hartford construction included.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Cap & Crown Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers, checks our calendar, and books a time. We ask whether you know your Olympia Chimney model or liner series - helpful, but not required.
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Level-2 camera inspection. Our technician arrives in uniform, runs a camera up the flue, and photographs the cap, crown, and top liner connection from inside and out. You see the images on the spot.
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Plain-English verdict and parts talk. We explain what’s failing, why it’s failing, and whether an Olympia OEM part, a Gelco or Famco equivalent, or a custom-fabricated solution makes sense for your warranty and your budget.
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Upfront pricing, no surprises. You get a written estimate with one number. That’s the number on the invoice.
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The repair. Most cap replacements and crown coatings finish in a single visit. Full crown rebuilds or custom multi-flue caps may need a return trip with fabricated parts.
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Test, document, guarantee. We run the camera again to confirm the fix, save photos to your file, and leave you with the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not right, we make it right - no paperwork, no arguing.
What Olympia Chimney Chimney Cap & Crown Costs in West Hartford
These are real ranges for Olympia Chimney systems in the West Hartford market, based on jobs we’ve completed in the last two seasons:
| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Single-flue cap replacement (OEM or Gelco) | $285-$425 | Flue diameter, mesh gauge, whether the flue tile needs repair |
| Multi-flue cap (Olympia or Famco) | $450-$650 | Width, height, custom vs. stock, stainless vs. galvanized |
| Crown coating (CrownSeal/HeatShield) | $380-$550 | Crown condition, crack depth, number of flue penetrations |
| Full crown rebuild | $850-$1,400 | Crown size, scaffolding needs, liner disconnect/reconnect |
| Chase cover replacement (Copperfield stainless) | $675-$950 | Dimensions, pitch, chimney height, access |
Every estimate is free, and we don’t charge to look. Call (860) 743-1516 for an exact quote on your Olympia Chimney system.
Why West Hartford Homeowners Call Hearthstone Chimney Co. for Olympia Chimney Work
We’ve been sweeping and repairing chimneys in West Hartford since before a lot of these Olympia Chimney systems were installed. Russell Haines and our crew know the difference between a 316Ti liner cap and a 304, between a factory-welded mesh and a field-modified one, and we know which fixes keep your warranty intact and which void it.
Our 90-Day Done Right Promise means if the crown coating cracks or the cap fit isn’t right, we come back. In writing, no arguing. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, they carry DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia-compatible parts on the truck, and most jobs finish in one visit. The price we quote is the price you pay. That’s a square deal.
And we’re not going anywhere. A company that’s been here over 42 years plans to be here when you need us next.
FAQs
No, provided we use compatible parts and correct installation practices. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we’re not affiliated with Olympia Chimney, but we follow their specifications for clearances, materials, and fastening methods. We document what we used and how we installed it, so if a warranty question ever arises, you have a clear record. Call (860) 743-1516 if you’d like us to review your warranty terms before we start.
Yes, for most lines. Olympia Chimney’s 316Ti flexible liners and standard cap sizes have been consistent enough that we can source OEM parts or exact-fit equivalents from Gelco or Famco. For discontinued specialty items - certain wind-directional collars, for instance - we fabricate or machine-shop a solution. We never leave a chimney open because a part is “unavailable.”
Repair with CrownSeal or HeatShield CrownCoat if the cracks are surface-level, the crown is still structurally sound, and there’s no exposed rebar. Rebuild if the crown is spalling, the cracks run through to the flue tile, or the crown was never properly pitched or extended. We’ll show you the camera images and tell you which category you’re in. Call (860) 743-1516 for a free look.
Every year, ideally before the first fire of the season. West Hartford’s freeze-thaw cycle is hard on crown mortar, and a cap that was fine in September can be clogged or shifted by November. An annual Level-2 inspection catches it early. Our $89 Seasonal Tune-Up includes the inspection, and seniors and veterans save an additional 5%.
Usually within a week in spring and summer, within two weeks once September demand picks up. We don’t overbook, and we don’t promise what we can’t keep. When we set a date, we’ll be there when we say. Call (860) 743-1516 to hold your spot.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner, Hearthstone Chimney Co. at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving West Hartford and nearby areas.