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 Wakefield: What to Know First
We provide independent Olympia Chimney chimney cap & crown service in Wakefield, with most cap replacements and crown repairs scheduled within a week and completed in a single visit. A written price, written scope, and written warranty land in your inbox before any work starts - that’s Haven Standard Clause 1, and we’ve operated this way since 2009. This page is for Olympia Chimney owners in Wakefield who need a cap installed, a cap replaced, a crown repaired or coated, or a custom multi-flue solution that actually fits their flue configuration. Call (978) 861-1012 to book a free estimate or bring us a competitor’s written quote for a free second opinion.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney Gelco-style single-flue caps in the 8″-13″ range - the galvanized models sold through many Wakefield-area suppliers in the 2015-2020 window - develop seam separation at the lid-to-screen joint after 4-6 winters of freeze-thaw cycling off Lake Quannapowitt. The cap looks intact from the ground, but the gap pulls moisture down the flue tile. We replace with a stainless equivalent or fabricate a custom cap with a welded, not crimped, lid joint.
- Olympia Chimney multi-flue caps on colonial-era chimneys near Lake Quannapowitt - the 304 stainless units with the standard 10″ overhang - often undershoot the actual crown footprint by 2-4 inches because the original masonry was built before modern sizing standards. Water runs off the cap lip and soaks the crown edge. We measure the full crown, including any historical overbuild, and spec a cap with proper drip-edge extension or recommend crown extension as part of the same scope.
- Olympia Chimney wind-directional caps (the rotating models) - common in Wakefield’s 1980s split-levels near North Avenue - seize when the bronze bushing oxidizes after salt-air exposure from winter road treatment. The cap stops rotating, creating a downdraft path instead of blocking it. We pull the assembly, document the bushing condition with camera footage from the roof, and either rebuild with a marine-grade stainless bushing or swap to a stationary high-wind cap if the flue draft pattern supports it.
- Olympia Chimney crown coating failures on poured-concrete crowns - the factory-applied elastomeric coat, typically rated 10 years, degrades faster on south-facing exposures in Wakefield where summer UV hits hard and winter freeze follows. We see alligatoring at year 6-7, not year 10. Our fix is full mechanical removal, not top-coating over failure, then reapplication with a modified urethane system rated for New England thermal shock.
- Olympia Chimney chase cover replacements on prefab fireplaces - the stamped-steel covers with the factory cross-break - pond water at the low point when the cross-break flattens from snow load or foot traffic during gutter cleaning. The rust starts inside the chase, invisible until the framing is wet. We spec a heavier-gauge replacement with a welded dihedral ridge, not a stamped break, and include a photo of the chase interior before and after.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Cap & Crown Process

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Call and schedule. A live person answers, 24/7. We book a Level 2 inspection with roof access, assign a named technician, and text you when they’re en route.
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Camera inspection first. We run the camera down the flue before touching the cap or crown. Clause 4 of the Haven Standard requires a documented photo record on every job - we need to know if the flue liner damage caused the crown problem, or the crown problem caused the liner damage.
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Measure and spec. We record exact flue dimensions, crown slope, and overhang. For Olympia Chimney products, we check whether OEM replacement is available or whether a quality aftermarket unit from our Haven buying network (DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Famco, Copperfield) offers better fit or longer warranty.
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Written price, scope, and warranty delivered. You get the full document before anyone picks up a tool. No exceptions. This is Haven Standard Clause 1: “Have it in writing.”
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Execution and documentation. The tech installs or repairs, pressure-tests where applicable, and photographs every critical joint and fastener. The photo record uploads to your job file before the truck leaves.
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Cleanup and 365-Day Done Right Promise. We haul away the old cap or crown debris. If anything fails within a year, we make it right. Here’s what the camera found. Here’s what it costs to fix it. Everything else can wait.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Olympia Chimney single-flue cap replacement (standard stainless) | $340-$580 | Flue size, roof pitch, need for new fasteners into deteriorated crown |
| Olympia Chimney multi-flue cap (custom measured) | $620-$1,100 | Crown footprint, mesh size for local wildlife, wind-rating upgrade |
| Crown repair (localized, under 25 sq ft) | $480-$790 | Depth of spalling, rebar exposure, need for bonding agent |
| Crown coating (full removal and reapplication) | $890-$1,400 | Crown square footage, number of flue penetrations, access complexity |
| Chase cover replacement (prefab fireplace) | $720-$1,250 | Gauge upgrade, collar height, need for storm collar fabrication |
These are real Wakefield numbers based on our 2024-2025 jobs, not national averages. Every estimate is free, and every price is locked in writing before work starts. Call (978) 861-1012 for your exact quote.
Why Wakefield Homeowners Call Level Two Chimney Wakefield for Olympia Chimney Work

We’ve worked chimneys throughout Wakefield since 2009, including older colonials near Lake Quannapowitt where clay liner damage hides behind a clean exterior. Corrine Halstead and our crew know the difference between an Olympia Chimney cap that fits and one that actually protects - and we document the distinction with photos you can see. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every cap and crown job. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and licensed, with license information on every page. We also stock and service DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco systems, so if your Olympia Chimney component is discontinued or a different brand offers a better solution for your flue, we can source it honestly through our Haven buying network.
FAQs
No - as an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we use warranty-safe practices and document every step. Manufacturer warranties on chimney caps typically cover defects in materials or workmanship, not installation, and they are not conditional on using factory-authorized installers. We photograph the existing cap condition before removal and the new cap condition after installation, creating a record that protects you if a materials claim ever arises. Call (978) 861-1012 if you have a specific warranty document you’d like us to review.
Most single-flue cap replacements are completed in 90-120 minutes, including inspection, documentation, and cleanup. Multi-flue caps or jobs requiring crown repair first may extend to a half day. We schedule with a realistic time block so you’re not waiting on a tech who’s rushing to the next call. Book your estimate at (978) 861-1012.
Often, yes - through our Haven buying network, we can source remaining OEM inventory or fabricate a matching custom cap from Famco or Copperfield components. If the original Olympia Chimney design had a known weakness (the crimped-lid joint on certain galvanized models, for instance), we’ll flag it and propose an improved equivalent. We never install a discontinued design just to claim a match. Call (978) 861-1012 to discuss your specific cap.
The crown is the foundation; the cap is the roof. We inspect both with the camera and on the roof, then write a scope that sequences the work correctly. If the crown is spalling at the edge where the cap mounts, cap-only replacement fails within two years. If the cap is missing and the crown is sound, we cap first and monitor. The written price you receive before work starts includes our recommendation and the reason for it. Call (978) 861-1012 for a free estimate.
Every 12 months, per NFPA 211, and more frequently if you’re within a half-mile of Lake Quannapowitt where wind-driven rain and freeze-thaw cycles accelerate wear. We find that Olympia Chimney crowns with factory elastomeric coating need touch evaluation by year 6 in Wakefield’s south-facing exposures, not the rated year 10. Annual inspection catches the gap before it becomes a leak. Schedule yours at (978) 861-1012 - estimates are free.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Level Two Chimney Wakefield at Level Two Chimney Wakefield, serving Wakefield and nearby areas.





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