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 Liner & Rebuild in Sandy Springs: What to Know First
We provide independent Olympia Chimney chimney liner and rebuild service throughout Sandy Springs, with most liner replacements completed in one day and full rebuilds scheduled within a week of your written approval. Every job starts with an NFPA 211 Level 2 camera inspection, and you’ll have a written price, written scope, and written warranty before any work begins. Typical Olympia Chimney liner work in Sandy Springs runs from $2,800 for a straightforward stainless steel reline to $8,500-plus for a full chimney rebuild with new Olympia-compatible flue system. If you own an Olympia Chimney product and your inspector mentioned liner gaps, spalling tile, or draft failure, call us at (470) 480-0885 for a free estimate with photo documentation included.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia 316Ti flexible liner series: The titanium-stabilized steel resists acid corrosion well, but we’ve found the collar welds at the top connector can crack after 8-12 years in Sandy Springs’ freeze-thaw cycles. Water seeps through, rusts the outer wall from the inside, and the first sign is often a brown stain on the exterior masonry below the crown. We cut back to sound metal, install a new Olympia-compatible top plate with a drip edge, and run a fresh camera pass to confirm the seam is sealed.
- Olympia rigid 304 stainless systems (OR-304 line): These ship with twist-lock seams that perform poorly when installers skip the factory bead of high-temp sealant. Sandy Springs humidity accelerates the resulting crevice corrosion, especially in homes near the Chattahoochee where ambient moisture runs higher. We disassemble the joint, verify wall thickness with a pit gauge, and either reseal with HeatShield Cerfractory foam or replace the section if pitting exceeds 20 percent of wall depth.
- Olympia smooth-wall relining kits: The reduction in friction is real, but the thinner wall profile (0.006 inch on some residential kits) dents easily if an original clay flue tile collapses during insertion. We’ve pulled three of these in the Ridgeview Heights area alone where a single shifted tile ovalized the liner and created a dead zone for creosote. Our fix is a pre-insertion camera sweep, tile stabilization with a break-and-remove approach, and upsizing to a 0.010-inch DuraFlex equivalent when the flue condition demands it.
- Olympia chimney caps (OC-8 and OC-12 series): The mesh is 5/8-inch stainless, which is fine until spark arrestor requirements tighten or the mesh itself separates at the crimp. We see this most on homes with oil-fired appliances where sulfur compounds attack the weld. Rather than replace with an identical cap that’ll fail the same way, we spec a Gelco or Famco cap with a 304L mesh and a lifetime warranty on the frame, keeping your Olympia liner protected without the OEM premium.
- Olympia HeatShield-applied systems: When Olympia’s factory-applied ceramic coating is specified, the cure protocol matters. We’ve found two Sandy Springs jobs where a previous contractor skipped the 200°F post-heat, leaving the coating soft enough to spall within two burning seasons. We strip to substrate, reapply per HeatShield’s published cure schedule, and document the surface temperature readings with a written log you keep.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Liner & Rebuild Process

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Call and schedule. A live person answers, checks availability, and notes your Olympia Chimney model if you have it. We text your technician’s name and photo the morning of.
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NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection. Camera down the flue, top to bottom, with Corrine Halstead’s rule: pull the footage before quoting a single number. The camera doesn’t guess. Neither do we.
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Written scope and price. We specify OEM Olympia parts versus quality aftermarket (DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco) with the price difference plain on the page. No work starts without your signature.
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Repair or rebuild. Liner jobs: remove old, fit new, seal joints with high-temp compound, install proper connector. Rebuilds: course-by-course documentation, new liner dropped before the crown goes on.
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Post-work verification. Smoke test or draft reading, final camera pass, photo record uploaded to your job file under Haven Standard Clause 4.
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Cleanup and documentation. Written warranty, 365-Day Done Right Promise card, and a final walkthrough. You keep every document; we keep the backup.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia-compatible stainless liner replacement (flexible) | $2,800 - $4,200 | Flue height, number of offsets, access (steep roof, tight chase) |
| Olympia rigid liner replacement with connector | $3,600 - $5,400 | Wall thickness upgrade, custom top plate, spark arrestor spec |
| Partial chimney rebuild (above roofline) with new liner | $5,500 - $7,800 | Courses to replace, crown condition, scaffolding needs |
| Full chimney rebuild with Olympia-compatible system | $8,500 - $14,000 | Foundation work, hearth extension, chase enclosure rebuild |
| HeatShield cerfractory resurfacing (Olympia-approved application) | $1,800 - $3,200 | Linear feet, parging depth, cure-cycle fuel cost |
These are Sandy Springs market ranges based on jobs we’ve completed in neighborhoods from Dunwoody Club Forest to the Heards Ferry district. Your exact price comes after inspection, not before. Estimates are free, and we honor our Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written quote. Call (470) 480-0885 to schedule.
Why Sandy Springs Homeowners Call Emberly Chimney Cleaners Sandy Springs for Olympia Chimney Work

We’ve completed more than 38,000 chimney inspections and cleanings since 2009, every one with a written price before work started and a documented photo record when finished. As an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, we’re not bound to OEM-only parts, which means we can source DuraFlex, HeatShield, or Gelco equivalents when they serve your system better at a lower cost. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and carry license information you can verify. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every liner and rebuild we touch. Live phone support runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and your estimate includes no surprise charges after the tech arrives. Corrine Halstead still reviews camera footage personally on jobs with liner complexity, and she writes every scope in plain English so you can read it at your kitchen table without calling anyone for translation.
FAQs
No, provided the work uses Olympia-specified materials or equivalent-grade alternatives and is documented with photos and a written scope. Because we are an independent Olympia Chimney service provider and not an authorized dealer, we source through our Haven buying network and record every part number for your warranty file. If you have an active Olympia warranty, bring the paperwork to your estimate and we’ll verify compatibility before ordering.
Most flexible liner replacements are completed in one day, with rigid systems or jobs requiring chase modification sometimes running into a second day. Full rebuilds typically span 3-5 working days depending on weather and masonry cure time. We schedule start dates, not vague windows, and text you when the crew is en route.
We can source genuine Olympia parts through our supplier network, and we also stock DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Famco equivalents that meet or exceed OEM spec. On every estimate, we list both options with the price difference so you choose based on fact, not pressure. Our materials are procured through Haven’s buying network specifically to keep customer prices honest.
The camera decides. Liner-only jobs show isolated damage, sound surrounding masonry, and a structurally intact smoke chamber. Rebuild territory is cracked crown with water intrusion below the roofline, spalling brick on multiple courses, or a shifted chimney base. We show you the footage, explain the threshold, and note anything that can safely wait. No work is recommended without camera evidence you can see for yourself.
An unlined or breached flue allows exhaust gases, including carbon monoxide, to enter wall cavities and living spaces. It also raises the risk of a chimney fire if creosote reaches combustible framing. The hazard is real, but so is our policy of distinguishing urgent from monitorable. Call (470) 480-0885 for a free camera inspection and a written assessment of your timeline.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Emberly Chimney Cleaners Sandy Springs at Emberly Chimney Cleaners Sandy Springs, serving Sandy Springs and nearby areas.





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