A chimney sweep in Colorado Springs keeps your flue clear of creosote and confirms the whole system is safe to burn. We clean, inspect, and repair chimneys for wood-burning fireplaces, gas fireplaces, and wood stoves across El Paso County, from Broadmoor to Stetson Hills.
A chimney sweep in Colorado Springs is a service that removes creosote, soot, and blockages from a flue and inspects the chimney system so a wood or gas fireplace burns safely and drafts properly.
Every service reflects the same meticulous attention to detail, whether it's a single job or a larger chimney sweep project across Colorado Springs.
Full sweep of a wood-burning fireplace flue, we brush and vacuum creosote and soot from the firebox to the cap, then check the damper and smoke chamber for buildup and blockages. Creosote is the sticky, flammable residue wood smoke leaves on flue walls, and it is the single biggest cause of chimney fires. This is the annual service most Colorado Springs wood-burners need to prevent chimney fires and restore a clean, strong draft. We lay down drop cloths, run a HEPA vacuum at the firebox, and sweep so the room stays clean while we work.
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Freestanding wood stoves and fireplace inserts burn hotter and build glazed creosote faster than an open fireplace. We clean the stove pipe, connector, and liner, clear the baffle, and confirm the insert is drafting right. Glazed creosote is a hardened, tar-like layer that a standard brush alone won't remove, so we check for it every visit, common in Rockrimmon and Peregrine homes running high-efficiency stoves all winter. A stove that's slow to light or backs smoke into the room usually needs this cleaning first.
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Gas fireplaces still need annual attention even though they burn clean. We clean the burner, logs, glass, and venting, check the pilot and igniter, and clear the flue of debris and cobwebs that block the vent. A gas unit that won't light, cycles off, or smells off gets a full service check before winter. Dust and pet hair collect on the burner ports over a season and cause weak or uneven flames, so a yearly service keeps the fire lighting on the first try.
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The standard annual inspection: we visually check the readily accessible interior and exterior of the chimney and flue for soundness, blockages, and creosote. A Level 1 is right for a fireplace in continuous use with no known changes or problems. It confirms the flue is clear, the cap and crown look sound, and there's no obvious deterioration before you burn again. We walk you through what we see and point out anything worth watching.
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A camera-scoped inspection that records the full flue on video, required for real estate sales, after a chimney fire, and after any system change like a new stove or liner. This is the inspection to book when buying a home in Colorado Springs so hidden liner cracks and past fire damage show up before closing. The camera reaches every joint and offset a flashlight can't, and you get to see the footage yourself so nothing is taken on faith.
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We replace missing or rusted chimney caps and repair or replace damaged dampers. A proper cap keeps out rain, snow, birds, and squirrels, a real issue near Palmer Park and Cheyenne Cañon where wildlife nest in open flues. A working damper seals the chimney when the fireplace is idle so you're not heating the outdoors all winter. Rusted, stuck, or missing hardware is one of the most common things we find on an annual sweep, and it's usually an easy same-visit fix.
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Cracked or deteriorated flue liners let heat and combustion gases reach nearby framing, which is a genuine fire and carbon-monoxide risk. We assess clay-tile and metal liners with a camera and repair or reline as needed so the chimney meets code and vents safely. Older Colorado Springs homes often have original clay-tile liners that crack over decades of freeze-thaw and hard burning. Reline cost depends heavily on the chimney's height and how many offsets it has, so we scope it first and give you the number before any work begins.
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Colorado Springs freeze-thaw cycles crack chimney crowns and spall brick faster than in milder climates. The crown is the concrete slab at the top of the chimney that sheds water away from the flue; when it cracks, water gets into the masonry and the freeze-thaw pulls it apart. We repair crowns, repoint mortar joints, and seal masonry to stop water intrusion before it reaches the flue and firebox. Fixing water at the top first protects everything below it, including a new liner.
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Careful prep, tidy work, and a full cleanup when we are done. We treat your home and belongings like our own.
The same trusted, background-checked team from the first call to the final check.
If you burn wood a few times each winter, a standard sweep plus a Level 1 visual inspection covers you, it removes the season's creosote and confirms the flue is clear. If you burn heavily, run a wood stove, or smell smoke that won't draft, add a Level 2 camera inspection so we can see glazed creosote and hidden cracks inside the flue. If you're buying a home anywhere from the Old North End to Springs Ranch, get the Level 2 camera inspection regardless of what the listing says, a fireplace that looks fine can hide a cracked liner.
The trade-off is straightforward: a visual inspection is faster and cheaper but only sees what's reachable, while a camera inspection costs more and takes longer but documents the full flue on video. If your chimney takes on water or the crown is cracking, choose masonry and crown repair before you reline, sealing the water out first keeps the new liner from failing early. If you want to keep burning wood, invest in the liner or masonry repair and keep the fireplace you love; if you'd rather stop hauling wood and cleaning ash, a gas log conversion is the lower-maintenance route.
The general rule: match the level of inspection to how hard you burn, and fix water intrusion before you fix anything inside the flue. When you're unsure which fits, text a photo of your firebox and we'll tell you honestly what the chimney actually needs.
Every project gets a firm, written price after a free on-site visit. Ranges below for orientation.
Tell us about your chimney sweep job and we'll send a clear, written quote, usually the same day. Or just call and talk to a real Colorado Springs pro.
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Colorado Springs sits above 6,000 feet with dry air and sharp overnight temperature swings, and that elevation changes how a chimney drafts, cold, thin air at the top of Skyway or Peregrine can stall a flue and push smoke back into the room until the chimney warms up. Priming the flue with a rolled newspaper or a few minutes of warm air before lighting is often all it takes to get a cold, high-elevation chimney drafting, and it's the first thing we show homeowners who complain their fireplace smokes on start-up. The same freeze-thaw cycle that shales rock in Garden of the Gods works on chimney crowns and mortar joints, so masonry that looked fine last spring often shows cracks by the next heating season, which is why we scope the crown as closely as the flue. Older homes in the Old North End and Old Colorado City frequently have original clay-tile liners that deserve a camera inspection before another winter of hard burning, and homes tucked into Cheyenne Cañon and along Palmer Park see more animal intrusion into open flues than the newer builds out in Briargate and Springs Ranch. Fall wind and afternoon storms rolling off Pikes Peak also drive rain and snow into uncapped chimneys, so a good cap earns its keep here.
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