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 Fort Collins, CO
Chimney inspection in Fort Collins starts with the fact that this town burns a lot of wood. The mountain-shadow valley that holds Fort Collins makes fire pits, wood stoves, and fireplaces a normal part of daily life, and in some of the older homes that fire is the main heat when the temperature drops. That habit builds creosote faster than most homeowners expect, and in a dry, windy, high-altitude place the risk is real rather than theoretical. We’re a chimney company that works in chimneys only, from inspection through sweep and repair, and our technicians have up to 13 years of experience reading what a Fort Collins flue is telling them. Call (855) 632-3564 to book.
Why Fort Collins Homes Are Different
Fort Collins has two very different chimney populations. Downtown and the university-area streets hold older brick bungalows and Victorians with original masonry chimneys, and in those homes we routinely find 1920s brickwork with mortar joints that have softened and need repointing. The newer suburban houses out toward the edges of town usually have prefab metal fireplaces or gas inserts instead, which call for a different inspection eye and a different set of parts.
The climate does steady damage between visits. Semi-arid air, cold winters, and constant freeze-thaw cycles work on mortar crowns and flashing, and intense sun dries the masonry until small cracks open and water finds a way in. High winds knock limbs onto caps and loosen them. Many mid-century homes here still run clay tile liners that crack as temperatures swing, and because so many people use wood as backup heat, the run-up to the first October cold snap is when Fort Collins chimneys get booked.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Fort Collins Services
Most Fort Collins homeowners call us for one of two reasons: the flue needs cleaning before the burning season, or something in the chimney has failed and needs fixing.
Chimney Sweep in Fort Collins
A sweep here is rarely just a brushing. In a valley where wood stoves run hard, creosote can build in dense, glazed layers that need proper mechanical removal, not a quick pass. We set up to keep dust out of the room, work the flue from bottom and top, and show you what came out so you understand your own burn pattern. For older masonry fireplaces in the downtown blocks, we check the damper and smoke shelf while we’re in there, because a smoky fireplace is often a sweep-and-geometry problem rather than a draft problem. Book a Chimney Sweep in Fort Collins before the first cold snap and the job is straightforward; leave it until December and the buildup is harder to clear.
Chimney Repair in Fort Collins
Repair in Fort Collins is usually water and heat working together. Sun-dried mortar crowns crack, flashing pulls away, and the next freeze pushes water into the brick, where it freezes and spalls the face. Wind loosens caps. Clay tile liners crack as the flue swings between hot and cold. We handle crown repair, flashing, caps, mortar work, and liner replacement, and we use professional-grade materials from brands like HeatShield and Copperfield rather than whatever is on a shelf. When you schedule Chimney Repair in Fort Collins, the diagnosis comes from a camera look at the actual flue, so the fix addresses the cause rather than the crack you happened to notice.
Chimney Inspection in Fort Collins
Chimney inspection in Fort Collins is the step that tells you whether your flue is safe to burn, and in a town where wood is often the backup heat it’s worth doing before the season rather than after. Older homes near Old Town and the university carry original masonry chimneys with mortar that has quietly aged, while newer builds in the suburban ZIP codes tend to have gas or pellet inserts that need a different check altogether. The dry, windy climate here cracks crowns and loosens caps, so the outside of the chimney deserves as much attention as the flue. Our Chimney Inspection covers both, and we walk you through what we find with photos you can look at yourself.
Fireplace Inspection
Signs you need it
You need a fireplace inspection if smoke rolls into the room instead of up the flue, if the fire has started to smell even when it’s cold, or if you’ve never had the fireplace looked at since you moved in.
What it costs in Fort Collins
A standard fireplace inspection typically runs $99 to $175 in Fort Collins, and a Level 2 inspection with camera runs $150 to $300, with the written estimate setting the final price.
How we do it
We check the firebox, damper, smoke shelf, and firebrick, look at the flue from both ends, and photograph anything that needs repair so you can see it on the spot.
Chimney Flue Inspection
Signs you need it
A flue inspection is due when you’ve had a chimney fire, when the liner is clay tile in a mid-century home, or when you’re switching fuels or appliances and the flue has to match the new setup.
What it costs in Fort Collins
Camera inspection of the flue typically falls between $150 and $300 in Fort Collins, depending on access and whether a Level 2 report is needed, and the written estimate is the final word.
How we do it
We run a camera down the flue, record the full length, check for cracked tiles, gaps, and offsets, and give you a photo report with the findings written out plainly.
Level 2 Chimney Inspection
Signs you need it
You need a Level 2 inspection when a home is changing hands, after an earthquake or chimney fire, or when you’ve added an insert or changed appliance type and the flue’s condition hasn’t been verified.
What it costs in Fort Collins
A Level 2 chimney inspection typically costs $150 to $300 in Fort Collins, with the written estimate fixing the final price once we know what access looks like.
How we do it
We inspect every accessible part of the chimney and venting, including the attic and crawl spaces where the flue passes through, plus the exterior, and document it all with photos.
What Chimney Inspection Costs in Fort Collins
| Item | Typical range in Fort Collins |
|---|---|
| Standard fireplace inspection | $99 – $175 |
| Level 2 inspection with camera | $150 – $300 |
| Camera inspection of the flue | $150 – $300 |
Can a chimney inspection find a problem a sweep would miss?
Yes. A sweep clears creosote, but an inspection with a camera finds cracked tiles, gaps in the liner, and separated joints that brushing can’t reveal. That’s why we inspect before we recommend any repair in Fort Collins.
Do I need an inspection if I only burn a few fires a year?
Yes, and especially here. Even light burning in a dry, high-altitude climate lets creosote build and mortar crack between seasons. An annual inspection catches it before it becomes a repair, and we’ll tell you plainly when work can safely wait. Call (855) 632-3564 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Brands We Service in Fort Collins
We install and service products from a set of chimney brands we trust: DuraFlex flexible liner systems for retrofits, HeatShield for restorative flue repair, Copperfield for liner work, and Famco for venting and caps. We source from a vetted portfolio rather than stocking parts, so if your Fort Collins chimney needs a specific liner or cap, we order it and schedule the install once it’s in. See the full list on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Fort Collins |
|---|---|
| Standard fireplace inspection | $99 – $175 |
| Level 2 inspection with camera | $150 – $300 |
| Camera inspection of the flue | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney sweep | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney repair (minor mortar and crown) | $250 – $900 |
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $500 |
| Flue liner replacement | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| HeatShield flue repair | $800 – $2,500 |
Prices climb in Fort Collins when access is tight, when a liner has to be replaced rather than repaired, or when freeze-thaw damage has reached the crown and flashing together. We set the price per job with a written estimate before any work starts, so the number you agree to is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fort Collins
We work across Fort Collins, from the older streets where original masonry needs attention to the suburban homes where prefab fireplaces and gas inserts sit behind a finished wall. Response across town is generally quick, and we book around the seasonal rush that hits before the first cold snap in October. Call (855) 632-3564. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
- Old Town
- Downtown Fort Collins and the university area
- Midtown
- South Fort Collins
Service Area – Cities Near Fort Collins
Fort Collins sits at the center of a stretch of northern Colorado where wood burning is common, and we serve the towns around it. If you’re just outside the city, we can still get to you, and the same inspection-first approach applies. We cover Greeley, CO to the east, Longmont, CO to the south, and the smaller communities in between like Niwot, CO and Dacono, CO. Each has its own housing stock and its own chimney quirks, and we treat them that way rather than running one script everywhere.
Serving Fort Collins, CO – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins
Yes. We cover Fort Collins from Old Town and the university area out to the newer suburban neighborhoods, and the older brick chimneys downtown get the same camera inspection and photo report as everything else. Access and roof type change the job, not the standard.
It depends on the scope. Sweeping and inspection generally don’t require one, but liner replacement and structural repairs often do, so it’s worth asking the city’s building department before work starts. We’ll tell you what we know needs a permit when we give you the estimate.
We book around the seasonal rush, so the earlier in the fall you call, the more room we have. Call (855) 632-3564. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, and we’re closed Saturday. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening.
If your Fort Collins chimney hasn’t been looked at this year, the fix is a phone call and a camera inspection. We work in chimneys only, we use professional-grade materials from brands like HeatShield and DuraFlex, and nothing gets recommended that you can’t see for yourself on the photo report. Call (855) 632-3564 for a free estimate.
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 Fort Collins Customers Say
"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, showed me the glazing on the flue with the camera, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
- Gabriela Torres"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
- Xavier Freeman"Thorough sweep and a clear report. He was running late from the job before and arrived near the end of the window, though he did call to warn me."
- Amit Patel