Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 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.
Chimney Company in Lakewood, CO
Chimney inspection is the service Lakewood homeowners call us for most, and it’s the one that tells you whether your fireplace is safe to light this winter. Lakewood sits at the base of the Front Range, where long burning seasons, freeze-thaw winters and a housing stock split between 1950s-60s masonry ranches and newer prefab systems all shape what we find inside a flue. We clean, inspect and repair chimneys under one contractor, using professional-grade materials including DuraFlex and HeatShield. Call (888) 320-6023. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Why Lakewood Homes Are Different
Most Lakewood neighborhoods fill in between 1950 and 1980, so a large share of homes carry a masonry fireplace with the original clay flue tiles still in place. Those tiles were sized for the fireplaces of their day, and many are now too narrow for a modern wood stove or insert, which is a code and performance issue a homeowner can’t see from the hearth. Pockets of 1990s and 2000s builds brought prefab metal chimney systems, and those need different brushes and an inspection camera rather than the masonry toolkit.
The bigger local variable is burning culture. Plenty of Lakewood households still heat with cordwood through a long, cold winter, and creosote from that volume of burning combines with condensation and freeze-thaw movement to crack crowns and spall old brick. On top of the physical wear, Front Range wood-burning restrictions and homeowner insurance requirements have made an annual sweep a compliance matter in much of the city, not a nice-to-have. Exterior brick chimneys near Belmar and Eiber often show the freeze-thaw signature early: cracked crowns, flaking faces, and mortar joints that open up over a few seasons.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Lakewood Services
Two jobs come up again and again for Lakewood homeowners: the annual sweep that keeps a working fireplace safe, and the repair work that old brick and tired flues eventually need.
Chimney Sweep in Lakewood
In Lakewood, a sweep is usually about creosote from heavy winter cordwood burning, not the light soot you’d get from an occasional fire. We brush the flue with the tool that matches the system – rotary equipment for masonry, softer brushes for prefab liners – and we remove the debris rather than letting it fall into the firebox for you to deal with. Mid-century homes near the Belmar and Eiber neighborhoods often need a closer look at the smoke chamber while we’re there, because decades of burning leave a glaze that a surface brush won’t touch. To book Chimney Sweep in Lakewood, call and we’ll set a time.
Chimney Repair in Lakewood
Repair in Lakewood usually means one of two things: water getting into old brick, or a flue that’s no longer fit for the fire it serves. Freeze-thaw cycles open mortar joints and crack crowns on exterior chimneys, and once water is in, spalling follows. On the flue side, we work with HeatShield for ceramic resurfacing when the existing liner can be restored, and DuraFlex flexible liner systems when a full reline is the right answer for an irregular or oversized flue. We assess before we quote. For Chimney Repair in Lakewood, call and we’ll walk you through what we find.
Chimney Inspection in Lakewood
Chimney inspection in Lakewood has to account for two very different chimney types sitting a few streets apart: original clay-flue masonry from the 1950s and 60s, and prefab metal systems from the 1990s and 2000s. Add the freeze-thaw winters at the base of the Front Range and you get a housing stock where hidden cracks, spalled brick and undersized flues are common – and where an annual check is expected by insurers and wood-burning rules alike. Our Chimney Inspection is how you know the state of your flue before you light the first fire of the season. Nothing is recommended without camera evidence you can see for yourself.
Fireplace Inspection
Signs you need it
You need a fireplace inspection if smoke rolls into the room, the firebox brick or mortar looks crumbly, or you’ve never had the firebox opened up and looked at since you moved in.
What it costs in Lakewood
A fireplace inspection typically runs $125 to $275 in Lakewood, and the written estimate you get afterward is what sets the final price.
How we do it
We inspect the firebox brick and mortar, the damper, the smoke shelf and smoke chamber, then check the firebox-to-flue connection and document what we find with photos.
Level 2 Chimney Inspection
Signs you need it
A Level 2 inspection is what you want after a chimney fire, a change of fuel or appliance, a home purchase, or any time a Level 1 check turns up something it can’t explain.
What it costs in Lakewood
Level 2 inspections in Lakewood typically cost $250 to $450, depending on how much of the flue can be reached with a camera and how many flues the chimney has.
How we do it
We run a video camera through the full flue and inspect accessible portions of the exterior, attic and crawl space, then review the footage with you and note defects against the condition of the liner.
What Chimney Inspection Costs in Lakewood
Inspection pricing depends mostly on the level of inspection and how much of the system the camera has to cover. These are typical ranges for Lakewood.
| Item | Typical range in Lakewood |
|---|---|
| Fireplace inspection | $125 – $275 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection (video camera) | $250 – $450 |
Do I really need a chimney inspection every year in Lakewood?
Yes, if you burn regularly. Heavy cordwood burning through long Front Range winters builds creosote quickly, and a yearly inspection catches cracks and spalling before they become a repair. Call (888) 320-6023 – estimates are free.
Can an inspection tell me whether my flue is safe before I burn?
It can. A camera inspection shows the actual liner condition, including cracks in clay tiles or gaps in a prefab system, so you know whether the chimney is safe to use or needs repair first. Call (888) 320-6023 to book.
Brands We Service in Lakewood
We work with recognized professional-grade product lines, including Famco, Copperfield, DuraFlex and HeatShield, and we specify them because the material has to match the flue, not the other way around. We don’t claim stocked parts locally. Turnaround depends on the product, and full details are on our brands page.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Lakewood, CO
These are typical Lakewood ranges so you can plan. The written estimate is what sets your final price.
| Service | Typical range in Lakewood |
|---|---|
| Fireplace inspection | $125 – $275 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection (video camera) | $250 – $450 |
In Lakewood, price climbs when a job moves from inspection into repair: cracked crowns on old exterior brick, flues too narrow for a modern appliance, or a liner that needs resurfacing rather than cleaning all add work. We price per job from the written estimate, so the number you agree to before we start is the number you pay.
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AfterNeighborhoods We Serve in Lakewood
We work throughout Lakewood, from the older blocks near Belmar and Eiber – where exterior brick chimneys tend to show the most freeze-thaw wear – to the newer suburban pockets on the west side with prefab metal systems. Homes closer to the base of the Front Range and along the Green Mountain side tend to burn longer and heavier, which shows up in creosote volume at inspection time. Wherever you are in Lakewood, we book your sweep or inspection into the next available opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm.
- Belmar
- Eiber
- Green Mountain
- Lakewood Estates
- Morse Park
Service Area – Cities Near Lakewood
Lakewood sits close to several communities we also serve, and the conditions rarely change much across the line. If you’re just outside the city, we can usually still help. We work in Edgewater, CO, Applewood, CO, Wheat Ridge, CO and Genesee, CO. The housing stock shifts as you move west and up toward the foothills, so tell us the era of your home and the type of chimney when you call, and we’ll send the right equipment.
Serving Lakewood, CO – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Lakewood and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Lakewood
We answer 24/7. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm. We confirm what kind of chimney you have, then schedule the sweep or inspection.
Sweeping and inspection generally don’t require a permit, but repair work such as relining or structural masonry often does. Ask the City of Lakewood’s building department about your specific job, and we’ll work with whatever the permit requires.
Yes. We serve Lakewood proper and the surrounding communities, including homes toward the Front Range foothills. Call (888) 320-6023 with your address and we’ll confirm coverage and book your visit.
Get Your Lakewood Chimney Checked
Whether you burn cordwood all winter or light a few fires a season, knowing the condition of your flue is the difference between confidence and guesswork. We sweep, inspect and repair under one contractor, with professional-grade materials and no handoffs. Call (888) 320-6023 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees. Talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you. The visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Lakewood Customers Say
"Liner was cracked in two places. He walked me through the repair options honestly, including the one that was cheaper for him and better for me."
- Bryce Miller"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
- Kelly Anderson"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
- Christine Tran