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 Cleaning & Sweep in Naperville: What to Know First
We provide independent Olympia Chimney chimney cleaning and sweep services throughout Naperville, with most Level 2 inspections and standard sweeps scheduled within a week and completed in a single visit. Every job starts with a written price before work begins - no verbal estimates, no surprises - and ends with a documented photo record under Haven Standard Clause 4. For Olympia Chimney owners in Naperville, that means your flue liner condition, creosote class, and any warranty-relevant findings are captured in writing, not left to memory.
This page is for homeowners in Naperville and nearby suburbs who own an Olympia Chimney liner, cap, or component and need annual sweeping, creosote removal, or an NFPA 211 Level 1 or Level 2 inspection. We are not affiliated with or authorized by Olympia Chimney; we are an independent Olympia Chimney service provider with no obligation to sell you OEM parts you don’t need.
Questions? A live person answers our phones 24 hours a day. Call (331) 265-1700 for a free written estimate.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Olympia Chimney 316Ti flexible liner series: creosote adhesion at the seam welds. The 316Ti alloy resists corrosion, but the longitudinal seam in early production runs creates a micro-ridge where Class II and Class III creosote (the hardened, tar-like stages) bonds more aggressively than on seamless competitors. In Naperville, where homeowners burn seasoned hardwood from local suppliers but run shorter fires during mild shoulder seasons, we see this buildup concentrate in the middle third of the flue. We remove it with rotary whipping and polypropylene brushes sized to the liner diameter, then document seam condition with the camera before and after.
- Olympia Chimney Gelco-compatible cap assemblies: mesh corrosion at the weld points. These caps use a 304 stainless mesh that holds up well in dry climates, but Naperville’s freeze-thaw cycles and proximity to the DuPage River watershed accelerate chloride stress at the spot welds. The mesh doesn’t fail dramatically - it develops pinholes that let embers through and invite bird nesting. We inspect with the camera from below, replace with either OEM Gelco mesh or a heavier 316 alloy aftermarket equivalent, and note the material grade on your written record.
- Olympia Chimney oval-to-round adapter transitions: soot packing in the offset. Common in 1980s and 1990s Naperville ranch and split-level retrofits, these adapters create a dead zone where soot accumulates above the smoke chamber. During a Level 2 inspection, we find this with the camera at the transition point. The fix is mechanical removal, not chemical - we don’t sell you flue powders that mask the problem. If the adapter is cracked from thermal cycling, we quote a DuraFlex or HeatShield replacement in writing before touching it.
- Olympia Chimney air-insulated factory-built chimney: joint separation in the attic chase. These systems rely on precise slip-joint engagement, and Naperville’s wide temperature swings (-15°F to 95°F annually) expand and contract the outer wall differently than the inner flue. We find 1/8-inch to 3/16-inch gaps on camera during Level 2 inspections, especially in homes near the Riverwalk corridor where attic insulation was upgraded without chimney chase ventilation. We reseat and secure the joint, seal with the appropriate high-temp gasket, and photograph the repair for your file.
- Olympia Chimney stainless steel smoke pipe: thermal fatigue at the thimble. The thimble penetration through the masonry wall is a known wear point; Olympia’s pipe tolerances are tight, which is good for draft but means any settling of the Naperville-area clay soils transmits stress to the pipe wall. We see circumferential cracking at the thimble on roughly one in eight older installations. Our fix is a HeatShield sleeve or full DuraFlex liner replacement, quoted in writing with the camera footage attached so you see exactly what we saw.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Process

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Call and scheduling. A live person answers, confirms your Olympia Chimney component if you know it, and assigns a named, background-checked technician. You get a text when they’re en route.
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Arrival and written price. The technician reviews your system, confirms the scope, and delivers a written price and written warranty before any work starts - Haven Standard Clause 1. No exceptions.
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Camera-scan inspection. NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection with full flue documentation. For Olympia Chimney liners, we pay particular attention to seam weld condition, oval-to-round transitions, and cap mesh integrity - the failure modes we’ve learned to expect in Naperville homes.
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Cleaning and repair. Creosote and soot removal with brushes and rods matched to your flue diameter and material. If we find damage, we source replacement parts through our Haven buying network: Olympia Chimney OEM when warranty or exact fit demands it, DuraFlex or HeatShield equivalents when they perform as well or better at a lower price.
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Testing and documentation. We run a draft test, verify visual clearance with the camera a second time, and compile your photo record - Haven Standard Clause 4. You get the written scope, written warranty, and documented findings before we leave.
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Cleanup and follow-up. HEPA vacuum and drop-cloth removal. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies automatically. If something’s not right, we make it right.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Annual sweep with Level 1 inspection | $189 - $249 | Single flue vs. multiple; accessibility of the firebox |
| Level 2 inspection with camera scan | $289 - $379 | Height of chimney; number of appliance connections |
| Class III creosote removal (Olympia 316Ti liner) | $349 - $529 | Extent of buildup; need for chemical pretreatment |
| Smoke chamber parging | $649 - $1,149 | Surface area; access via thimble or demolition |
| Liner repair or partial replacement | $1,249 - $3,200 | Length; diameter; OEM vs. quality aftermarket |
These are Naperville-specific ranges based on our 38,000+ jobs since 2009. The only way to get your exact price is a free, no-obligation written estimate - we don’t quote over the phone for work we haven’t seen. Call (331) 265-1700 to schedule.
Why Naperville Homeowners Call Level Two Chimney Naperville for Olympia Chimney Work

We’ve cleaned and inspected more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and a significant share of Naperville’s older housing stock runs Olympia Chimney components from the 1990s and 2000s retrofit boom. Corrine Halstead and our crew know the specific seam-weld creosote pattern, the Gelco cap mesh corrosion timeline, and the oval-to-round adapter dead zones - not because we read a manual, but because we’ve camera-documented hundreds of them in Naperville homes, including repeat jobs out near the Riverwalk corridor where the flue conditions get interesting.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every job. Our materials come through the Haven buying network - Olympia Chimney, DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Famco, Copperfield - so we’re not locked into selling you one brand’s solution. And Clause 4 of the Haven Standard means you walk away with photos, not promises.
The camera doesn’t guess. Neither do we.
FAQs
No, professional cleaning by a qualified technician does not void an Olympia Chimney liner warranty, but using improper tools - like oversize brushes or steel scrapers on 316Ti alloy - can damage the seam weld and complicate any future claim. We use polypropylene or natural bristle brushes sized to your liner’s exact diameter, document the pre-cleaning condition with the camera, and note the cleaning method on your written record so there’s no dispute.
Call (331) 265-1700 for a free estimate - we’ll show you exactly what we found before any work starts.
We source both. Through the Haven buying network, we can procure genuine Olympia Chimney components when the warranty or exact fit requires it. For many repairs - especially cap mesh, adapter transitions, and liner sections - we use DuraFlex, HeatShield, or Gelco equivalents that meet or exceed OEM specs at a lower price. We tell you which we’re proposing and why, in writing, before you decide.
Bring us any competitor’s written quote for a free second opinion.
The camera decides. During our Level 2 inspection, we look for seam weld separation, liner deformation, or cap mesh failure - issues that cleaning alone won’t fix. If the liner is intact and the creosote is removable, we quote cleaning. If we find damage, we show you the footage, explain the repair options, and give you a written price for each. Some repairs can wait a season; some can’t. We tell you which is which.
Call (331) 265-1700 to schedule your inspection.
NFPA 211 recommends annual inspection, with sweeping as needed based on creosote accumulation. In Naperville, where many homeowners burn local hardwood and run shorter fires during mild weather, we find Class I or II creosote buildup every 12-18 months on average. If you burn daily in winter or use the fireplace as primary heat, every year is prudent. We don’t sell you a sweep you don’t need - the camera shows whether creosote levels justify it.
Schedule your free estimate at (331) 265-1700.
Class III creosote hardens into a fuel source. A chimney fire in a 316Ti liner can overheat the seam weld, distort the oval-to-round adapter, or damage the surrounding masonry. Carbon monoxide risk rises if creosote narrows the flue or a damaged cap blocks draft. These are real hazards, not scare tactics - and they’re preventable with annual inspection and cleaning when indicated.
Get your written price before any work starts: call (331) 265-1700.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Level Two Chimney Naperville at Level Two Chimney Naperville, serving Naperville and nearby areas.





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