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 Cleaning & Sweep in Attleboro: What to Know First
We provide independent Olympia Chimney chimney cleaning and sweep service throughout Attleboro, with most jobs completed in a single visit and upfront pricing agreed before we start. A standard Level 1 sweep and inspection for an Olympia Chimney system runs $180-$280, while Level 2 camera inspections with full documentation run $289-$389. We’re not affiliated with Olympia Chimney - we’re an independent service provider who has worked on their systems in Attleboro homes for years.
This page is for homeowners with Olympia Chimney liners, caps, or venting components who need honest answers about what’s actually going on inside their flue. If you own a home near the Woodcock Reservoir corridor, in the historic colonials along County Street, or anywhere in between, we’ve likely serviced an Olympia Chimney system on your block. Call (508) 545-9737 - a live person answers, 24 hours a day.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney Liner Pro series: creosote bridging at collar joints. The Pro series uses a snap-together collar system that creates slight ridges inside the flue. In Attleboro’s cold, damp shoulder seasons, condensation forms at these joints and mixes with wood smoke to form hardened creosote bridges. We use rotary whips with polypropylene heads - never steel on stainless - to break these deposits without scoring the liner walls. Then we verify clear passage with a camera before we sign off.
- Olympia Chimney EZ-Flex liners: premature sag in tall, uninsulated chases. The EZ-Flex is a lightweight, corrugated stainless product that works well in straight runs but can develop low spots in chases over 25 feet without proper support. Those low spots collect acidic condensate and accelerate corrosion. We document the sag with camera footage, install support brackets from DuraFlex or Gelco if the chase allows, and recommend insulation wrapping where the original installer skipped it.
- Olympia Chimney wind-directional caps: seized deflector mechanisms. Their rotating deflector cap uses a bronze bushing that seizes after several seasons of Massachusetts road salt and coastal moisture - especially in Attleboro’s eastern neighborhoods closer to Narragansett Bay influence. A seized cap either spins constantly (no draft control) or not at all (smoke backup). We disassemble, clean the bushing seat, and replace with a copper-alloy bushing from Famco that holds up better in this climate. If the deflector body is cracked, we source OEM or match with Gelco.
- Olympia Chimney masonry-to-liner transition plates: gaps from thermal cycling. The stamped steel transition plates used in their older masonry adaptors fatigue at the bolt holes after repeated heating and cooling. We’ve found this especially in Attleboro’s 1920s-1950s bungalows where homeowners burn shoulder-season fires that never fully heat the mass. The gaps leak smoke into wall cavities. We remove the plate, inspect surrounding masonry with a camera, and install a thicker-gauge replacement from Copperfield with slotted expansion holes.
- Olympia Chimney pellet vent systems: ash accumulation in horizontal runs. Their pellet vent pro series has tight-radius elbows that trap fine ash in any horizontal section over 4 feet. Attleboro’s hardwood pellet market tends toward higher-ash blends, and we’ve seen complete blockages after a single season of neglect. We break the run at the cleanout tee, vacuum with a high-ash HEPA system, and run a borescope through every elbow. The fix is thorough, not quick - and we price it upfront so you know before we start.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Process
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Call intake with a live person. When you call (508) 545-9737, we ask what you’re burning, how often, and what you’re noticing - smoke, odor, draft issues, or just calendar maintenance. We schedule a window and confirm upfront pricing.
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Arrival and protective setup. Our technician arrives in uniform, lays drop cloths from the truck to your hearth, and runs a HEPA-filtered vacuum before touching anything. We treat your home like we’re working in our own.
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Level 1 or Level 2 inspection with documentation. For routine sweeps, we perform a Level 1 visual inspection accessible without tools. If we find creosote buildup over 1/8 inch, cracks, or draft problems, we recommend a Level 2 camera inspection - photos you can see, plain-English verdict.
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Sweep with brand-appropriate tools. Olympia Chimney stainless liners get poly whips, not steel brushes. Masonry flues get matched-bristle rotary systems. We contain all debris and HEPA-vacuum before we pack up.
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Test fire and final documentation. We verify draft with a manometer, show you the post-sweep camera footage, and leave a written condition report with our recommendation - and whether it can wait or needs attention now.
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90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything we swept needs re-addressing within 90 days, we return. No paperwork to find, no argument. That’s the Keystone Standard.
What Olympia Chimney Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Costs in Attleboro
| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Level 1 sweep and basic inspection | $180-$280 | Flue height, accessibility, amount of creosote |
| Level 2 camera inspection | $289-$389 | Number of flues, need for roof access, documentation detail |
| Creosote removal (heavy/glazed) | $320-$480 | Degree of buildup, chemical pretreatment needed, liner material |
| Olympia Chimney cap repair or replacement | $240-$590 | OEM vs. quality aftermarket (Gelco, Famco), chase height, condition of existing flashing |
| Liner support bracket installation | $180-$340 | Chase access, number of supports, coordination with sweep |
We don’t quote over the phone for jobs we haven’t seen - but we do guarantee the number on your estimate is the number on your invoice. No surprises on the bill. Call (508) 545-9737 for a free estimate.
Why Attleboro 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 here in thirty more. That changes how you treat a customer - you don’t cut corners when your name is on the truck and your kids might be sweeping that same flue someday.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained on Olympia Chimney’s specific collar geometries, cap mechanisms, and liner specifications. When an Olympia part is backordered or discontinued, we don’t leave you hanging - we work with DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Famco to engineer a proper match that performs to spec.
Every inspection ends with photos and a plain-English verdict. If the flue liner is cracked, Russell Haines will show you the photo and explain what it means before any number gets mentioned. The 90-Day Done Right Promise covers everything we touch - in writing, no arguing. Done right, and we stand behind it.
FAQs
No. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, our cleaning and inspection work does not void manufacturer warranties, provided we use appropriate tools and procedures. We document our methods and materials for your records. If you have a specific warranty concern, call us at (508) 545-9737 and we’ll review your installation paperwork before we schedule.
We source OEM when it’s available and cost-effective, but we don’t let a backorder leave your chimney unsafe. Our aftermarket replacements from DuraFlex, Gelco, and Famco meet or exceed original specifications, and we warranty our installation regardless of part origin. We’ll tell you which route we’re taking and why before we order anything.
The camera tells the truth. Surface creosote cleans off; cracks, gaps, and corrosion don’t. During your Level 2 inspection, we’ll show you the footage and explain whether what we’re seeing is a maintenance issue or a safety issue. Some problems can wait a season; others shouldn’t wait a week. You’ll get our honest recommendation either way - call (508) 545-9737 to schedule.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends annual inspection; sweeping frequency depends on use. In Attleboro, where many homeowners burn hardwoods from local suppliers and run shoulder-season fires that produce more creosote, we often see Olympia Chimney systems needing sweep every cord of wood or every heating season - whichever comes first. If you’re burning daily from November through March, don’t skip the annual.
Creosote builds. It doesn’t dissolve, and it doesn’t improve with time. At 1/8 inch, it’s a maintenance issue; at 1/4 inch, it’s a fire hazard. The chimney doesn’t care what you paid for the house. It just needs to be right. A skipped sweep can turn into a chimney fire, a blocked flue dumping carbon monoxide, or a cracked liner requiring full replacement. The $180-$280 sweep is the cheap part. Call (508) 545-9737 for a free estimate - estimates are free, and so is the peace of mind that comes from knowing where you stand.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner, Hearthstone Chimney Co. at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Attleboro and nearby areas.





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