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 White Plains: What to Know First
Olympia Chimney chimney cleaning and sweep in White Plains typically runs $189 to $289 for a standard annual sweep with a Level 1 inspection, and $349 to $449 when we put the camera down the flue for a Level 2 inspection with a full photo record. We’re an independent Olympia Chimney service provider, not a factory shop, and most jobs are completed in 60 to 90 minutes. This page is for White Plains homeowners who own an Olympia Chimney fireplace or venting system and want to know exactly what their cleaning should include, what it costs, and how to spot a sweep that missed something. Call (914) 350-5204 to book a sweep or ask Corrine Halstead’s team a question directly.
How Olympia Chimney Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
Olympia Chimney builds solid stainless steel venting, but like every brand in Westchester, their systems develop brand-specific wear patterns. Here’s what we actually find on Olympia Chimney jobs in White Plains:
- Ventis Class A insulated chimney pipe (common on newer prefab installs). The twist-lock connections can separate at interior joints after years of thermal cycling, especially on windy ridge lines near Gedney and Rosedale. We see it on the camera before it becomes a fire risk, and we reseat or replace the affected section rather than telling you to replace the entire run.
- Olympia Ventis direct vent terminations on the side wall. Squirrels and starlings love the vent hood profile. We pull nests out, check for corrosion behind the hood gasket, and install a proper screened cap when the original has failed. This is a White Plains-specific problem, not a factory defect.
- Creosote loading in Olympia wood-burning systems running on wet or unseasoned firewood. We routinely find Stage II and Stage III creosote in White Plains homes that burn the discounted bundled wood from local gas stations. The glossy, tar-like glaze from that wood is exactly what you do not want sitting twenty feet above your living room ceiling. We remove it mechanically with rotary whip heads, then document the result.
- Galvanized storm collars on older Olympia roof penetrations. The factory collars on pre-2012 units were often thinner gauge and rust through after eight to ten winters of Westchester salt air and ice melt. A failed storm collar lets water track down the outside of the pipe and into the chase. We replace them with stainless, which is what Olympia themselves spec now.
- Chase covers on Olympia wood-burning chase enclosures. The chase pan is frequently installed without enough slope, so water pools and eventually perforates the steel. We find the leak during the camera inspection, quote a replacement pan in writing, and never upsell a reline just because the pan failed.
Our Olympia Chimney Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Process

Every Olympia Chimney job in White Plains follows the same sequence, and you’ll get documentation at each step. Here’s what happens from the first call:
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You call (914) 350-5204. A live person answers at any hour. We take your address, note the Olympia Chimney system type, and schedule a window that works.
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Your named tech arrives on schedule. They’re background-checked, uniformed, and you’ll get a text when they’re on the way. License information is on record before anyone walks in.
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Camera inspection first. We run the camera down the flue and show you what we see in real time. If it’s an annual sweep, the Level 1 inspection covers the visible components. If you want the full documented record, we run the Level 2 protocol under NFPA 211, which includes the attic, crawl space, and exterior clearances.
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Written scope and price before any work starts. Clause 1 of the Haven Standard requires a written price, written scope, and written warranty delivered to you before a single brush goes up the flue. You’ll know exactly what we’re doing and what it costs. No verbal estimates, no “we’ll see once we get in there.”
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The sweep and any necessary repairs. We clean the flue, smoke chamber, and firebox with rotary and hand tools matched to the liner material. If we find a damaged component, the camera footage is your evidence. You decide, and you’ll see the photos that support the recommendation.
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Documented photo record, then the warranty. You get the camera footage, stills of any findings, the moisture reading if relevant, and the written warranty. That’s Clause 4 of the Haven Standard: a photo record on every job, running continuously since 2009. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on the job sheet: if it’s not done right, we make it right.
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We publish our prices because a written price before work starts is the whole point. Here’s what our standard Olympia Chimney work costs in White Plains:
| Service | Typical Cost |
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| Annual chimney sweep with Level 1 inspection | $189 - $289 |
| Level 2 camera inspection with full photo record (sweep included) | $349 - $449 |
| Creosote removal, Stage II or III (mechanical rotary) | $275 - $425 |
| Storm collar replacement (stainless, incl. labor) | $185 - $310 |
| Chase pan replacement, galvanized or stainless | $475 - $875 |
What moves the price: the flue height, the creosote classification, and whether the chimney is accessible from a standard ladder or requires scaffolding. Multi-flue chimneys in older White Plains homes cost more because we clean each flue separately. Estimates in White Plains are always free, and the price we hand you in writing is the price you pay. Call (914) 350-5204 for an exact quote on your Olympia Chimney system.
Why White Plains Homeowners Call Level Two Chimney White Plains for Olympia Chimney Work

We’ve inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and every single one came with a written price before the work started and a documented photo record when it was done. That’s not a marketing line; it’s the operating rule we built the company on. Our techs know Olympia Chimney venting well enough to spot a failing twist-lock joint from a single camera frame, and when a job calls for replacement parts, we source through brands we trust: DuraFlex for liners, HeatShield for resurfacing, and Gelco for caps and terminations. If you ever get a written estimate from another company in White Plains, bring it to us. We’ll provide a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate, because seeing two prices on paper is how you’ll know the difference. Corrine Halstead runs the kind of crew that talks after the camera stops, and she’d tell you the same thing on the phone today.
FAQs
Every twelve to eighteen months, depending on burn frequency. If you burn more than two cords a season, or if you’re burning less-than-seasoned wood from local gas stations, sweep it every year. Creosote in White Plains accumulates faster than most homeowners expect because the wet, dense wood sold cheaply around the metro area produces heavy, sticky smoke. Call (914) 350-5204 to schedule an annual sweep, and we’ll tell you honestly if it can wait.
If you’ve owned the home for more than two years and have never had one, yes. The Level 2 camera inspection is how we find the things you can’t see from the hearth: separated twist-lock joints, cracked flue tiles, or a nest blocking the upper flue. We’ve inspected Olympia Chimney systems in White Plains that looked fine from the firebox and had a failing joint fifteen feet up. A Level 2 with photo record costs $349 to $449 and gives you a documented baseline. Between inspections, the annual sweep with a Level 1 is usually sufficient.
Yes, and in many cases we recommend it. For storm collars, chase pans, and terminations, quality stainless components from Gelco or our other supply partners meet or exceed the original spec at a lower cost than OEM. For the actual insulated pipe sections, we use Olympia Chimney compatible product where the warranty requires it, and aftermarket product where the warranty has expired and the math favors the switch. We’ll show you the comparison in writing before you decide.
We’ll show you the camera footage first. A hairline crack in a clay liner may be fine for another season or three. A spalled liner with missing sections is a different conversation. If resurfacing is a fit, we use HeatShield, which carries a transferable warranty and is installed without demolition. If a full reline is required, we quote DuraFlex stainless in writing, with the photo record showing exactly why it’s necessary. Nothing gets recommended without evidence you can see with your own eyes.
During chimney season (September through December), we’re typically booking one to two weeks out in White Plains. Outside of peak, it’s usually within days. We answer the phone live, 24/7, so you’ll always reach a person when you call. If a real chimney emergency comes up, call (914) 350-5204 and we’ll tell you over the phone what’s likely happening and when we can get there.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Level Two Chimney White Plains at Level Two Chimney White Plains, serving White Plains and nearby areas.





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