Masonry repair
Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 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 Fort Worth: What to Know First
Olympia Chimney chimney repair in Fort Worth typically runs $350 – $1,800 depending on whether we’re repointing mortar joints, rebuilding a spalled brick crown, or replacing rusted flashing. Most Olympia Chimney repairs are completed in a single visit, though full rebuilds of the chimney chase or firebox can take two to three days. We’re an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, which means we repair the components around and attached to Olympia systems every week, but we’re not authorized by the manufacturer and we won’t pretend otherwise. If you own an Olympia fireplace, stove, or venting system in Fort Worth and something’s not right, call (682) 900-6393 and we’ll walk you through what’s likely happening before we ever send a truck.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail – and How We Fix Them
- Flashing failures at the roofline. Olympia chimney chases and factory-built systems get paired with standard galvanized flashing at installation, and in North Texas that flashing takes a beating. We regularly see it rust through at the corners within ten to twelve years, especially on homes in Ridglea Hills and Tanglewood where the rooflines catch full afternoon sun. Water gets behind the flashing, runs down the chase, and saturates the framing. We replace it with copper or stainless flashing, which costs more up front but outlasts the original two to three times.
- Mortar crown cracking on Olympia masonry systems. The crown (the concrete cap on top of the chimney) takes direct hits from Fort Worth’s freeze-thaw cycles every winter. A hairline crack from one hard freeze opens the door for water, and by the third or fourth cycle you’ve got quarter-inch gaps. We saw a crown near the TCU campus last March that had spiderweb cracks across the entire surface. The fix is either a crown sealant application for small cracks or a full recast for crowns that have pieces missing. A recast runs in the $900 – $1,400 range for most Olympia masonry setups.
- Chase cover rust-through on Olympia pre-fab systems. The metal top on an Olympia manufactured chimney is usually made from 24-gauge galvanized steel, and once the coating wears down, rust spreads fast. Fort Worth humidity accelerates it. We replace rusted chase covers with stainless steel versions, which is one of the most under-appreciated chimney repairs we do. A stainless chase cover runs $500 – $800 installed, and it prevents thousands in interior water damage.
- Firebox deterioration in Olympia wood-burning units. The firebrick inside an Olympia firebox gradually spalls (flakes and crumbles) after years of heating and cooling cycles. We see this all over Fort Worth, from older Arlington Heights bungalows to newer builds near Alliance. The brick doesn’t fail uniformly; corners and the back wall go first because they absorb the most heat. We chip out the damaged brick and replace it with a heat-rated refractory brick that matches the original dimensions and tolerances Olympia specified.
- Damper warping and seizure. Olympia dampers are cast metal, and when they get exposed to rain water leaking past a failing crown or chase cover, the metal rusts and seizes. A homeowner near the Near Southside called us last fall after the damper had been frozen open for two seasons; every cold front poured attic air into the living room. We removed the old assembly and installed a top-mount damper, which seats properly and adds a secondary water barrier.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Repair Process
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You call (682) 900-6393. A real person answers, any hour any day. We ask what you’re seeing: water stains, falling mortar, cracked brick, a damper that won’t move, smoke backing up into the room.
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We schedule a tracked window. You get a live arrival time like you’d get from a rideshare app, and the tech shows up in that window. Cory Mitchell or a Hadley tech texts you before arriving.
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Camera inspection and photos. We document every part of the job from the roof, firebox, flue, and flashing. Before any repair is quoted, we show you the photos and explain what we’re seeing. “I’d rather show you a photo of the problem than hand you a bill you don’t understand,” as Cory puts it.
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Written price before any work starts. We decide together whether OEM Olympia parts are the right call or if a quality aftermarket equivalent does the job for less. No hidden add-ons after the fact. Every repair gets a written price, and the written guarantee covers it for 365 days.
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Repair and test. For a masonry repair, that means replacing the damaged brick or recasting the crown. For flashing, we strip the old and install new with proper sealant. Then we test with water and airflow to confirm the repair holds.
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Final photos and digital invoice. You get before-and-after documentation on your phone, plus a link to pay from your laptop or phone. If the repair fails within 365 days, we come back and fix it free.
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AfterWhat Olympia Chimney Chimney Repair Costs in Fort Worth
| Repair Type | Typical Cost in Fort Worth |
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| Mortar repointing (tuckpointing) | $400 – $1,200 |
| Spalling brick replacement | $500 – $1,500 |
| Chimney waterproofing | $350 – $800 |
| Flashing repair or replacement | $450 – $1,100 |
| Chase cover replacement (stainless) | $500 – $800 |
| Chimney rebuilding (partial) | $1,200 – $3,800 |
| Crown recast | $600 – $1,400 |
The price moves based on access: a two-story chimney on a steep roof pitch costs more than a single-story with easy ladder access. Repairing an Olympia factory-built system tends to be less expensive than masonry work because the components bolt out and bolt in. We give the written price before work starts, every time, no exceptions. Call (682) 900-6393 to get a free estimate for your specific chimney.
Why Fort Worth Homeowners Call Hadley Chimney Fort Worth for Olympia Chimney Work
We’ve been repairing chimney systems since 2003, and Cory Mitchell built this company on one idea: you should see with your own eyes what’s wrong before you pay to fix it. Every Olympia Chimney job comes with the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if any repair we make fails within that year, we return and make it right free. No fine print. That’s on top of the Relay Visibility Guarantee, which means you get live arrival tracking, before-and-after photo documentation, and a written price before work begins on every single job, not just the big ones. We also work with the brands chimney pros rely on beyond Olympia: DuraFlex flexible liner systems, HeatShield ceramic repair compound, and Gelco products. So if your Olympia system needs a component upgrade or a liner repair, we’re not locked into one manufacturer’s parts list.
FAQs
It can, depending on the specific repair and what the warranty terms say. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we’re careful to use repair methods and parts that are warranty-safe whenever possible. If a particular fix could affect your coverage, we’ll tell you plainly before you decide. Call (682) 900-6393 if you want us to look at your specific situation.
Most small to mid-size Olympia chimney repairs, like flashing replacement, crown sealing, or firebox brick replacement, are finished in one visit. Larger jobs like a partial chimney rebuild or a full firebox tear-out can run two to three days. We’ll give you a clear timeframe before we begin.
If the flue liner is cracked or rusted through, replacement is usually cheaper than continuing to patch it. If the damage is confined to the crown, flashing, firebox brick, or chase cover, repair almost always makes more sense. We’ll show you photos of exactly what’s failing and explain the cost difference before any work is authorized.
Some, yes. We stock common Olympia-compatible components like top plates, chase covers, and damper assemblies. For less common Olympia parts, we order them and typically have them within a few business days. If the right part isn’t available quickly, we’ll tell you the wait time honestly.
Once a year, ideally before burning season starts. Fort Worth’s fall weather can turn cold fast, and the last thing you want is to fire up an Olympia system that has cracks or creosote buildup you didn’t know about. We inspect every chimney we work on, and when we inspect, we photograph the whole thing so you can see what we see.
Written by Cory Mitchell, Owner, Hadley Chimney Fort Worth at Hadley Chimney Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth and nearby areas.