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 Liner & Rebuild in Bedford: What to Know First
We provide independent Olympia Chimney chimney liner and rebuild service in Bedford, with most liner replacements and partial rebuilds completed in a single visit and full rebuilds scheduled within one to two weeks. Our upfront pricing means the estimate number matches the invoice number, and we do not recommend work without camera evidence you can see for yourself. If it needs doing, we will tell you. If it does not, we will tell you that too.
This page is for Olympia Chimney owners in Bedford, Katonah, and the surrounding towns who have been told their liner is failing, who smell smoke in the house, or who simply want a straight answer before burning season starts. Call us at (914) 409-9387. A live person answers, 24 hours a day.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia 316Ti flexible liners in the OF series develop circumferential cracking at the flex points after 15 to 20 years of Bedford’s freeze-thaw cycles. The titanium-stabilized alloy resists corrosion but not metal fatigue from thermal shock. We pull the damaged section, match the diameter and alloy spec, and splice in new Olympia-compatible flex using DuraFlex or OEM equivalent with proper overlap and mechanical fastening.
- Olympia rigid 304 stainless liners in the OR series often fail at the collar joint where the liner meets the appliance adapter. We’ve found this in six homes near Bedford Village built between 1985 and 1998. The joint loosens from expansion cycling and leaks combustion gases into the smoke chamber. We reseat with a proper expansion joint and seal with HeatShield cerfractory foam where the masonry allows.
- Olympia chimney caps and chase covers on factory-built systems rust through at the drip edge first, letting water run directly onto the liner top. By the time the homeowner notices a leak, the top two feet of liner are often compromised. We replace with Gelco or Copperfield caps sized to the Olympia flue diameter, then inspect the liner with our camera before declaring the job done.
- Olympia air-cooled chimney systems suffer blocked cooling passages from wasp nests and leaf debris, common in Bedford’s oak-heavy canopy. The liner overheats, warping the inner wall. We clear the passages, assess liner roundness with a mandrel, and replace only if the deformation exceeds 10 percent.
- Partial rebuilds around Olympia liners most often involve the wythe, the internal masonry wall separating flues in a shared chimney. Bedford’s older colonials frequently have this construction. The wythe cracks, allowing flue gases to cross between fireplaces. We rebuild with proper firebrick and refractory mortar, preserving the Olympia liner if it passes inspection.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Liner & Rebuild Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers, day or night. We book a Level-2 camera inspection, not a sales visit.
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Inspect and document. Our technician runs a camera the full length of your Olympia flue, photographs every defect, and explains what you’re seeing in plain English. You get the photos.
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Diagnose and specify parts. We determine whether OEM Olympia components, DuraFlex, HeatShield, or Gelco materials best suit your repair, considering warranty implications and your system’s age.
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Quote upfront. You receive one price. That price does not change.
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Execute the repair. Background-checked, uniformed technicians complete most liner replacements and partial rebuilds in a single visit. Full rebuilds are staged with weather protection.
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Test and guarantee. We smoke-test or pressure-test every liner installation, then activate your 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not right, we come back. No arguing, no paperwork chase.
What Olympia Chimney Chimney Liner & Rebuild Costs in Bedford
These are real ranges for Olympia Chimney systems we have serviced in Bedford and nearby Westchester County:
- Olympia flexible liner replacement (single flue, standard height): $2,800 - $4,200
- Olympia rigid liner replacement with appliance adapter: $3,400 - $5,100
- Partial chimney rebuild (wythe repair, liner preserved): $3,200 - $5,800
- Full chimney rebuild with new Olympia-compatible liner: $8,500 - $14,000
- Liner repair (collar reseat, local HeatShield application): $890 - $1,650
What moves the price: chimney height, roof pitch and access, whether the liner is embedded in a shared wythe, and the condition of the crown and cap. We do not discover these surprises after the fact. Our camera finds them before you commit.
Call (914) 409-9387 for a free estimate. The inspection is included in the quote if you proceed.
Why Bedford Homeowners Call Hearthstone Chimney Co. for Olympia Chimney Work
Bedford homeowners have been calling us for over 42 years because we document what we find, explain it without drama, and stand behind the result. Russell Haines learned this trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and has spent more than two decades inspecting chimneys across Westchester, including the stone-and-timber colonials near Bedford Village where Olympia systems were popular in the 1990s.
Our technicians carry Olympia-compatible parts from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and other professional-grade brands, so we are not waiting on a single supplier. The 90-Day Done Right Promise covers every job in writing. And when you call (914) 409-9387, a live person answers, every hour of every day.
FAQs
No, provided the work meets manufacturer specifications and uses compatible materials. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we document every part and procedure so your warranty record stays clean. Call (914) 409-9387 if you have questions about your specific system.
Most flexible liner replacements are completed in four to six hours. Rigid liner systems and partial rebuilds may take a full day. We schedule accordingly and protect your home during the work. Call (914) 409-9387 to book.
We repair when repair is sound and replace when replacement is necessary. Our camera inspection shows you the exact condition, and we will not recommend replacement for a liner that passes structural and clearance standards. Estimates are free.
We stock common Olympia diameters and compatible components from DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco. Specialty sizes may require two to three business days. We confirm parts availability before we schedule.
Every year, before the first fire of the season. Bedford’s freeze-thaw cycles and acidic wood smoke accelerate wear that a camera catches early. An annual inspection costs far less than an emergency rebuild. Call (914) 409-9387 to schedule yours.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner, Hearthstone Chimney Co. at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Bedford and nearby areas.





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