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 Fireplace Services in Atlanta: What to Know First
We provide independent Olympia Chimney fireplace services across Atlanta, from gas fireplace tune-ups in Buckhead to wood-burning firebox rebuilds in Decatur. Most Olympia Chimney jobs are diagnosed, quoted in writing, and completed within a single visit. You’ll see camera footage of your flue, a written price before anyone touches a tool, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise stamped on the invoice.
This page is for Atlanta homeowners who own an Olympia Chimney fireplace, insert, or venting system and need service that preserves the unit’s integrity without voiding any remaining warranty coverage. Call (470) 435-7984 to speak with a live person - we answer around the clock.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney Ventis gas inserts: pilot assembly corrosion from Atlanta’s humidity. The Ventis line uses a standing pilot design that sits in a warm, moist pocket during our off-seasons. We see oxidized thermopiles every March in homes from Midtown to Sandy Springs. Our fix: clean the pilot orifice with a calibrated reamer, test millivolt output to 325mV minimum, and replace the assembly with an OEM-spec component if readings fall below threshold. We document the before-and-after with your photo record.
- Olympia Chimney wood-burning fireboxes: refractory panel cracking after thermal cycling. The 36-inch and 42-inch models installed in 2015-2019 builds around Grant Park and East Atlanta Village developed hairline fractures where the rear panel meets the sidewalls. The panels expand and contract against steel supports that don’t move at the same rate. We measure crack width and depth, replace with factory-matched refractory if gaps exceed 1/8 inch, or recommend a HeatShield cerfractory resurfacing when the damage is superficial but the homeowner wants a uniform surface.
- Olympia Chimney flex liner systems: collar separation at the appliance adapter. The ProFlex and standard flex lines use a crimped collar connection that can work loose during Atlanta’s freeze-thaw cycles, especially on exterior chimney walls in older Virginia-Highland bungalows. We find this during our camera scan - a visible gap between liner and insert collar that leaks combustion gases into the smoke chamber. Our fix: remove and re-secure with a proper draw-band and high-temp sealant, or replace the adapter if the collar is deformed from previous overtightening.
- Olympia Chimney top-sealing dampers: cable fraying from creosote buildup in the throat. The Lock-Top and Lyemance dampers distributed through Olympia’s catalog use a stainless cable that runs down the flue. When Class II or III creosote accumulates above the smoke shelf, the cable drags through abrasive residue every time the damper opens. We see this in Decatur homes burning seasoned oak that still produces sticky, flaky deposits. Our fix: sweep to NFPA 211 standard, replace the cable if strands are exposed, and lubricate the pivot mechanism with high-temp graphite.
- Olympia Chimney direct-vent gas fireplaces: failed blower motors from dust infiltration. The GDI series and similar direct-vent units pull combustion air from outside, but the convection blower circulates room air - and Atlanta’s pollen season loads the squirrel cage with fine particulate. Motors run hot, bearings dry out, and the over-temp switch trips. We test amperage draw against the nameplate, replace with an OEM-equivalent Dayton or Fasco motor if readings exceed 15% of spec, and show you the clogged housing on camera before we quote.
Our Olympia Chimney Fireplace Services Process

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Call and schedule. A live person answers, checks availability in your Atlanta neighborhood, and notes your Olympia Chimney model if you have it. We text you a 30-minute window and the technician’s name the morning of.
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NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection on arrival. Camera down the flue, photos of the firebox, damper, smoke chamber, and exterior termination. The camera doesn’t negotiate - it just shows you what’s there. Corrine Halstead and our techs have been documenting Atlanta chimneys this way since 2009.
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Written diagnosis and price. We name what we found, what it means, and what it costs. No verbal estimates, no “we’ll see once we start.” Clause 1 of the Haven Standard requires a written price, written scope, and written warranty before work begins.
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Parts decision: OEM or quality aftermarket. For Olympia Chimney systems, we source factory-equivalent components through our Haven buying network when OEM lead times stretch past a week. We explain the warranty implications of each choice and document what we installed.
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Repair, test, and document. We complete the work, run combustion analysis on gas units or a smoke-pencil draft test on wood systems, and add completion photos to your record. Clause 4 of the Haven Standard requires a documented photo record on every job - included as standard, not an upsell.
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365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right. The promise is stamped on your invoice. No expiration games, no transfer fees if you sell the home.
Before
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Gas fireplace tune-up (Ventis, GDI series) | $189 - $289 | Pilot assembly replacement, blower motor condition, remote control reprogramming |
| Wood firebox refractory repair | $340 - $780 | Panel count, crack depth, access to rear wall, HeatShield vs. factory panel |
| Flex liner collar reseal or adapter replacement | $260 - $520 | Height of chimney, exterior access, degree of collar deformation |
| Top-sealing damper cable replacement | $195 - $375 | Flue diameter, creosote class requiring pre-sweep, single vs. multi-flue |
| Direct-vent blower motor replacement | $285 - $495 | OEM vs. aftermarket motor, housing cleaning depth, circuit board testing |
Every estimate is free. We don’t charge to show up, look with the camera, and write a price. Bring us a competitor’s written quote - our Free Second Opinion policy means we’ll review it at no cost and tell you where the scope differs from what we’d recommend.
Why Atlanta Homeowners Call Level Two Chimney Atlanta for Olympia Chimney Work

We’ve inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and a growing share run Olympia Chimney venting or inserts - especially in the 2015-2022 build wave across Reynoldstown, Kirkwood, and the Westside. Our technicians carry OEM-equivalent parts from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia’s own supply chain, so we’re not waiting on a single warehouse to finish your job.
Background-checked, uniformed crews. License number on every page. A text when your tech is en route. And because we’re independently owned and operated - not a franchise - the person who answers the phone can reach the person who did your job without a corporate escalation chain.
Corrine Halstead grew up in Queens, trained at Apex Technical School in Manhattan, and has spent the better part of two decades in this trade. She and our crew know what Atlanta’s clay soil and humidity do to chimney systems because we’ve documented it, season after season, with the camera running.
FAQs
No - as an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we follow manufacturer installation and service guidelines that preserve remaining warranty coverage. We document our work with photos and written scope, which you’ll need if a warranty claim arises. Call (470) 435-7984 and we’ll review your warranty status before booking.
Most common parts - pilot assemblies, refractory panels, blower motors - ship to our Atlanta warehouse within 3-5 business days. For faster turnaround, we stock quality aftermarket equivalents through our Haven buying network and explain any warranty trade-offs before you decide. We don’t start work until you approve the written price and parts path.
Repair is usually the right call if the firebox structure is sound, the flue liner is intact, and repair costs stay under 40% of replacement. We make this recommendation only after the camera scan shows us what’s actually there - not based on age alone. If replacement makes more sense, we’ll say so and explain why, with numbers.
Gas units: annual inspection, with tune-up every 1-2 years depending on use. Wood-burning systems: sweep and inspection annually per NFPA 211, or after every cord of wood burned - whichever comes first. Atlanta’s mild winters mean some homeowners stretch this, but our humidity accelerates corrosion in gas components and creosote hydration in wood systems. Call (470) 435-7984 for a free estimate.
Gas fireplaces accumulate dust and debris that strain blowers and foul pilot assemblies - gradual failures that strand you on the first cold night. Wood systems build creosote that narrows the flue and increases chimney fire risk. In both cases, small problems become expensive ones because they weren’t caught on camera early. The inspection itself is the prevention.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Level Two Chimney Atlanta at Level Two Chimney Atlanta, serving Atlanta and nearby areas.





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