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 Cap & Crown in New City: What to Know First
We provide independent Olympia Chimney chimney cap and crown service in New City, with most inspections scheduled within a few days and repairs typically completed in a single visit. Standard cap installation runs $280-$520, crown repair $340-$680, and we quote upfront so the number on the estimate matches the number on the invoice. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we stock OEM and quality aftermarket parts for their stainless and galvanized lines, and we warranty our workmanship under the 90-Day Done Right Promise.
This page is for homeowners in New City who already have an Olympia Chimney cap or crown installed, or who are comparing Olympia against other brands for a replacement. If you’re seeing rust streaks on the chimney breast, water in the firebox after a hard rain, or pieces of concrete on the roof below the crown, you’re in the right place. Call (845) 599-0930 and a live person will answer, any hour.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Stainless Multi-Flue caps: screen mesh separation at the weld points. The 304-grade mesh on their multi-flue units is solid, but the spot welds where mesh meets frame take a beating from New City’s freeze-thaw cycles. Water gets between the layers, expands, and pops the weld. We see this most on homes near Rockland Lake where wind-driven rain accelerates the cycle. We either re-weld with stainless rod or source a replacement cap with a continuous-seam design.
- Olympia Galvanized Single-Flue caps: premature rust-through at the lid seam. The galvanized coating holds up well for years, but the rolled seam where the flat lid meets the vertical skirt is a water trap. In New City’s climate, that seam stays wet through November and March. Once the zinc layer breaches at the crease, rust runs fast. We replace with stainless or apply a crown coat to shed water away from the seam if the cap body is still sound.
- Olympia Wind-Directional caps: bearing seizure after heavy creosote buildup. The rotating lid on these caps is clever until the bearing housing gums up with creosote and ash. The cap stops spinning, wind loads shift to one side, and the flue collar starts to loosen. We disassemble, clean the bearing race with a solvent bath, repack with high-temp grease, and check the flue collar seal. If the bearing is pitted, we source a replacement rotor assembly.
- Olympia Crown Coating failures: cracking at the flue tile interface. Olympia’s crown coat products bond well to sound concrete, but they can’t bridge active movement. In New City, we find the worst cracking right where the flue tile passes through the crown, thermal expansion works the joint every burn season. We chase the crack with a grinder, apply a flexible mesh tape at the flue interface, then topcoat with a vapor-permeable sealant that lets moisture escape without inviting new water in.
- Olympia Custom Width caps: improper overhang on older New City chimneys. Many homes near New City’s original village center have oversize flue clusters from coal-to-wood conversions. Olympia’s standard custom widths sometimes ship with a 1-inch overhang spec that’s too tight for these setups. Water runs down the flue wall instead of shedding clear. We measure on-site and either order a wider skirt or fabricate a drip edge extension from 24-gauge stainless.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Cap & Crown Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers, checks our route for New City, and books a window. We ask whether you know the Olympia model or can text a photo of the existing cap.
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Level-2 camera inspection. Our tech arrives uniformed and background-checked. We photograph the cap or crown from the roof, run a camera down the flue to check for water damage below, and show you the images on-site.
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Parts decision. If the cap is a current Olympia part number, we quote OEM. If it’s discontinued or the lead time stretches past burning season, we explain the aftermarket option, usually Gelco or Famco stainless, and how it compares on gauge and screen size. You decide. No pressure.
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The repair. For crown work, we grind, patch, and coat in sequence, keeping the flue tile protected from debris. For cap replacement, we verify the flue collar fit, seal with high-temp silicone, and torque the clamp bands to spec. Most jobs finish in one visit.
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Post-repair test and documentation. We run a smoke pellet to confirm draft behavior with the new cap in place, then email you the photos, the plain-English verdict, and the written 90-Day Done Right Promise.
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Cleanup and follow-up. We haul off the old cap or crown debris. If it’s not right, we don’t leave until it is. Russell Haines reviews every job photo before the invoice goes out.
What Olympia Chimney Chimney Cap & Crown Costs in New City
| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia stainless single-flue cap, installed | $280-$420 | Flue diameter, roof pitch, need for new collar adapter |
| Olympia multi-flue cap, installed | $380-$520 | Overall width, screen gauge, custom overhang |
| Crown crack repair + coating | $340-$680 | Crack extent, need for mesh reinforcement, number of flue penetrations |
| Crown rebuild (partial) | $720-$1,400 | Concrete depth, formwork complexity, weather hold days |
| Wind-directional cap bearing service | $180-$260 | Disassembly difficulty, parts availability, flue collar condition |
These are real 2024-2025 price ranges for the New City market. Material costs for 304 stainless have been volatile, so we lock the quote at inspection. Senior and veteran discounts apply at 5%. For an exact number on your chimney, call (845) 599-0930. Estimates are free.
Why New City Homeowners Call Hearthstone Chimney Co. for Olympia Chimney Work
We’ve been answering the phone with a live person for over 42 years, and we plan to be here when your next cap wears out. The 90-Day Done Right Promise means if it’s not right, we make it right, in writing, no arguing. Our techs know Olympia Chimney’s product line well enough to spot when a “standard” cap won’t fit a New City chimney from the 1950s, and we carry DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco parts so you’re not held hostage to one brand’s inventory. Photos you can see, a plain-English verdict, and a square deal: no surprises on the bill. That’s the Keystone Standard.
FAQs
No. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, our repairs do not void manufacturer warranties on materials. The product warranty covers defects in the cap or crown itself, not installation. We document our work with photos so any future claim has clear evidence the product was installed correctly.
Yes, for most models from the last 15 years. Some galvanized lines and early wind-directional designs have been discontinued. When OEM parts are unavailable, we source quality aftermarket equivalents from Famco or Gelco with matching or heavier gauge stainless, and we explain the trade-off before ordering.
If the crown has through-cracks that let water reach the flue tile or the concrete is spalling more than a quarter-inch deep, we recommend a partial rebuild. Surface cracking with sound substrate gets a grind, mesh, and coat. We show you the camera evidence and give you both options with prices.
Most New City inspections book within two to five days, and we complete repairs the same day if the parts are on the truck. Specialty Olympia orders take three to seven business days. We don’t promise same-day dispatch, but we do promise we’ll be there when we say. Call (845) 599-0930 to check current availability.
Water enters the chimney structure, freezes, and expands the cracks wider each season. In New City, we’ve seen neglected crowns lead to loose bricks, deteriorated flue liners, and in one case near Congers, a section of chimney breast that had to be rebuilt. The repair cost doubles or triples. A camera inspection tells you where you stand.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner, Hearthstone Chimney Co. at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving New City and nearby areas.





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