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Olympia Chimney Flue Liner Replacement: The Marietta Owner’s Guide

Olympia Chimney flue liner replacement in Marietta typically runs $2,800-$5,200 installed, depending on liner diameter, height, and whether the chase needs refractory repair. We stock Olympia Chimney-compatible stainless steel liners in common diameters from 5″ to 8″ and can usually inspect, quote, and begin work within 48 hours. Camera first, quote second, work third - in that order, every time.

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Most Marietta homeowners discover their Olympia flue liner has failed during a routine sweep or when they notice water staining on the firebox after heavy rain. The liner, a flexible stainless steel tube that protects masonry from corrosive flue gases, cracks at the seam welds or corrodes through at the smoke chamber junction after 15-25 years in Georgia’s humidity cycle. Once compromised, it channels heat directly into framing and allows carbon monoxide to leak through mortar joints. That’s when we get the call.

Which Olympia Chimney Models This Applies To

Olympia Chimney manufactured several liner series between the mid-1990s and their acquisition by Copperfield in 2018. The most common in Marietta homes are the OCL flexible round liners (5″ through 8″ diameters) and the older OCL-R rigid sectional kits found in pre-2005 construction around Whitlock Avenue and the historic district. The label is usually stamped on the top collar or etched into the first section visible above the smoke shelf.

To identify your part, we need three measurements: the inner flue diameter at the top of the smoke chamber, the total vertical run from appliance throat to cap, and the offset angle if your chimney has a dogleg. Olympia’s OCL series used .006″ 316Ti stainless for standard duty and .010″ for heavy oil or coal conversions - a spec many Marietta homeowners miss when cross-shopping generic liners. We source replacement through Haven’s buying network from Olympia’s current production under Copperfield, plus certified equivalents from DuraFlex and Gelco when the original series is discontinued. The aftermarket decision comes down to alloy grade and UL 1777 listing; we document both on the written quote before you sign.

Signs Your Olympia Chimney Flue Liner Replacement Is Failing

• White efflorescence or rust streaks on the exterior brick. This means flue gases are condensing in the annular space between liner and masonry, carrying acids through cracked mortar. In Marietta’s spring humidity, this accelerates once the liner seal is breached.
• Flaking black debris in the firebox after rain. Water is entering through a separated liner collar or deteriorated top plate, mixing with creosote to form acidic slurry. The liner is no longer protecting the rear wall.
• Smoke rollout when opening the stove or insert door. A detached liner section at the smoke chamber has created a reverse flow path. We see this often in Olympia installations where the original installer skipped the top plate compression band.
• Strong odor even when the fireplace is cold. Naphthalene and other volatile compounds are adsorbing into exposed masonry through liner gaps. This is common in Marietta’s older homes with original OCL liners approaching 20 years.
• Visible gaps or daylight through the liner wall during inspection. The 316Ti alloy has finally fatigued at a weld seam or been perforated by sustained condensation. This is the point where continued use risks a chimney fire or CO intrusion.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

What drives the range: liner diameter and alloy thickness, whether we can pull through the existing chase or must dismantle and rebuild sections, and the condition of the top plate and termination. Every quote in Marietta is delivered in writing before work starts - Clause 1 of the Haven Standard - with no add-ons after the tech arrives. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers installation defects and material failure. Materials are sourced through Haven’s buying network from Olympia Chimney, DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Famco, and Copperfield to keep pricing honest.

DIY or Call Us?

There’s a safe middle ground here. A homeowner can verify the model stamp, measure the flue opening with a tape measure, and photograph the top plate from a stable ladder - but do not climb past the eaves if you’re not comfortable with heights, and never attempt liner extraction yourself. The old liner may be lodged with creosote concrete, and the stainless edges are razor-sharp. More critically, improper sizing or incomplete top sealing creates a carbon monoxide pathway into living space.

What we handle: camera inspection to locate the exact failure point, proper diameter matching to your appliance BTU rating, UL-listed connection to the appliance adapter, and compression-band top termination with a new rain cap. Corrine Halstead and our crews have replaced Olympia liners in Marietta since 2009, including the tight chase runs common in 1960s ranch homes off Roswell Road. Call (470) 288-2763 for a free estimate with written price.

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