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 Repair in Marietta: What to Know First
We provide independent Olympia Chimney chimney repair in Marietta for homeowners whose factory warranty has expired or who prefer a local technician with documented photo records on every visit. Most Olympia Chimney liner and cap repairs in Marietta are completed within one to two business days of inspection, and every job starts with a written price before any work begins - never after we’re already on your roof. If you own an Olympia Chimney product and you’re seeing water stains, brick spalling, or draft problems, call us at (470) 288-2763 for a free estimate with camera documentation included.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney ProFlex liner series: creosote bridging at flex-joint ridges. The ProFlex’s corrugated stainless profile creates more surface area than smooth-wall liners, and in Marietta’s humid subtropical climate - where freeze-thaw cycles are milder but moisture intrusion is constant - creosote can harden into Class III glaze at those ridges faster than owners expect. We camera-scan to map the bridging, then mechanical-brush or use rotary poly-chain systems depending on compaction depth. If the liner has pulled from the collar, we document the gap and reseat with Olympia-compatible compression fittings or transition to DuraFlex if the original collar is corroded.
- Olympia Chimney Gelco-style cap assemblies: lid-seam separation after 7-10 years. The stamped-steel lid on older Gelco-labeled Olympia caps develops fatigue cracks at the seam where the lid meets the skirt, especially on south-facing chimneys in East Cobb and Sandy Plains where afternoon thermal expansion is highest. Water enters, freezes in January cold snaps, and pushes the seam wider. We replace with a Gelco equivalent from our Haven buying network or fabricate a custom cap if the flue tile is irregular - always with a written scope showing the before photo and the new cap spec.
- Olympia Chimney masonry-compatible crown wash: shrinkage cracking on flat crowns. Olympia’s pre-mixed crown repair compounds work well on sloped crowns but can shrink-check on the dead-flat crowns common in 1960s-1980s Marietta ranch homes off Roswell Road and Lower Roswell. The cracks look cosmetic but channel water straight to the flue. We grind out the checks, apply a bonding agent, and repour with a modified Portland slurry pitched 2:12 minimum - or rebuild the crown in concrete if the substrate is saturated. Camera inspection confirms no water trail inside the flue before we close.
- Olympia Chimney HeatShield-compatible smoke chamber parging: delamination from pyrolysis. When HeatShield cerfractory foam is used in Olympia-lined systems - common in Marietta fireplace retrofits from 2012-2019 - the parging can spall if the fireplace was ever operated with a partially closed damper. The chamber overheats, the ceramic binder degrades, and chunks fall into the firebox. We remove loose material, re-parge with HeatShield factory-mix or switch to a stainless smoke chamber liner if the damage is deeper than ¾ inch, documenting thickness with a photo ruler.
- Olympia Chimney round flex-to-oval adaptors: collar corrosion at the appliance connection. The adaptor collar on Olympia’s round-to-oval transitions is 304 stainless, but in homes near Kennesaw Mountain with acidic soil off-gassing through crawl spaces, we’ve seen pitting at the lower collar in as little as six years. The draft drops, CO readings rise, and the homeowner smells smoke on startup. We cut back to sound metal, source an Olympia-compatible adaptor through our network, and pressure-test the joint with a manometer - recorded on video, saved to your file under Haven Standard Clause 4.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Repair Process

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Call and schedule. A live person answers, checks availability in Marietta or nearby, and books a Level 2 inspection slot. You get a text when your technician is en route.
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Camera-first inspection. We run the camera down the flue before touching tools. Corrine Halstead’s rule: “Camera first, quote second, work third - in that order, every time.” You watch the feed and we explain what we’re seeing.
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Written price and scope. We deliver a single-page quote with line-item costs, parts source (OEM Olympia, Gelco equivalent, or DuraFlex/HeatShield crossover), and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. No work starts until you sign.
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Repair with documentation. The tech photographs each stage - old part out, new part in, torque spec on clamps, bead on crown wash. These auto-save to your Haven Standard record.
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Post-repair test and sign-off. We run a final camera pass, check draft with a draft gauge, and give you the written warranty and photo link before we load the ladder.
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| Repair Type | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| ProFlex liner spot repair / reseating | $340 - $620 | Height of chimney, accessibility, collar condition |
| Gelco-style cap replacement | $180 - $390 | Flue count, mesh size, custom fabrication needed |
| Crown wash repair (flat crown) | $450 - $890 | Linear feet of crack, rebuild vs. resurfacing |
| Smoke chamber parging (HeatShield) | $680 - $1,200 | Chamber depth, liner removal required |
| Round-to-oval adaptor replacement | $290 - $540 | Appliance type, collar access, manometer test |
| Full chimney rebuild (spalling brick) | $3,800 - $8,500 | Linear feet, scaffolding, matching historic brick |
These are real Marietta prices for Olympia Chimney-compatible work, sourced through our Haven buying network. Every estimate is free, every quote is written, and nothing is added after you sign. Call (470) 288-2763 for your exact number.
Why Marietta Homeowners Call Emberly Chimney Cleaners Marietta for Olympia Chimney Work

We’ve inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and a growing share of our Marietta calls involve Olympia Chimney products installed during the 2010s fireplace boom. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we’re not bound to factory parts when a DuraFlex liner or HeatShield parging solves the problem faster and cheaper - and we tell you that upfront, with the alternative priced out in writing.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and assigned by name. You get their license number, their photo, and a text when they’re on the way. Every repair is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right. And if you have a competitor’s written estimate, we’ll give you a free second opinion with our own camera documentation - Haven Standard Clause 1 says the price comes before the work, always.
FAQs
No - if the original factory warranty has already expired, which it typically has after 10 years on liners and caps. For newer products still under warranty, we use OEM-compatible parts and document the repair to preserve any remaining coverage, but we are not an authorized Olympia Chimney dealer and cannot file warranty claims on your behalf. Call (470) 288-2763 and we’ll check your install date against the warranty terms.
Yes - through our Haven buying network, we source direct equivalents from Gelco, Famco, and Copperfield when Olympia factory parts are discontinued. For ProFlex liners, we often transition to DuraFlex smooth-wall if the original corrugated profile is no longer stocked. We show you both options with prices before ordering.
The camera tells us. Isolated creosote bridging or a loose collar is repairable; multiple perforations, longitudinal splits, or more than 30% joint separation means replacement. We show you the footage, mark the timestamps, and write down both scenarios with prices. No guesswork, no pressure.
Water keeps entering, freeze-thaw widens cracks, and the repair cost compounds. A separated cap becomes a saturated crown; a saturated crown becomes spalling brick; spalling brick becomes a partial rebuild. More critically, a degraded liner or smoke chamber can leak carbon monoxide or allow chimney-ignited creosote to reach framing. We don’t scare-sell - we show you the camera footage and let the image speak. Call (470) 288-2763 for a free estimate.
Most inspections are scheduled within two business days, and repairs requiring no special-order parts begin the day after you approve the written quote. Custom caps or specialty adaptors add 3-5 shipping days. We’ll tell you exactly which category you’re in before you sign.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Emberly Chimney Cleaners Marietta at Emberly Chimney Cleaners Marietta, serving Marietta and nearby areas.



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