Denver’s Most Trusted Chimney Sweep for Pristine Fireplaces

That persistent campfire odor is almost always trapped creosote and moisture in your Denver chimney, which react with the air to create a musty, smoky smell. A professional chimney sweep will remove the buildup and install a cap to block rain, but if the odor lingers, we’ll also check for hidden animal nests or poor draft issues unique to older Denver homes.

Denver’s freeze-thaw cycles are brutal on chimney liners, causing them to crack and deteriorate over time. While not always an emergency, a cracked liner can leak deadly carbon monoxide into your home—especially in tight spaces like Capitol Hill apartments. We’ll inspect it with a camera and recommend either a sealant or full replacement before winter hits.

Test it by lighting a small piece of newspaper and holding it near the open damper. If the smoke doesn’t rise smoothly up the flue, your damper may be stuck or corroded—common in Denver homes with older masonry. We’ll lubricate or replace it during your chimney sweep so you’re not left shivering when the first blizzard hits.

A Level 2 inspection is required after major chimney events (like a chimney fire or earthquake) or when selling your Denver home. It includes a video scan of the entire flue and joints, which costs more but catches hidden damage that a basic sweep might miss—like cracks in your Stapleton townhome’s flue tiles.

Pine creates more creosote than hardwoods, which clogs Denver chimneys twice as fast and increases fire risk. Stick to seasoned oak or maple to protect your investment—your chimney sweep will thank you when winter rolls around in the Mile High City.

Most caps only cover the top, but Denver’s driving rain can still seep through cracked mortar or missing flashing around the chimney’s base. We’ll reseal the joints and install a custom cricket (a peaked metal shield) to divert water away from your Highlands Ranch home’s foundation.

Denver’s high-altitude air and frequent temperature swings accelerate creosote buildup, so we recommend sweeping twice a year if you use your fireplace weekly. A single winter of neglect can leave your Montbello chimney coated in a thick, tar-like layer that’s a serious fire hazard.

Bird nests and squirrel dens in the flue are shockingly common in Denver’s older neighborhoods like Baker, where critters seek warmth near chimney throats. These block drafts and create deadly carbon monoxide risks. A thorough sweep includes a nest removal and cap installation to keep pests—and poisonous gases—out for good.