Chimney Sweeping & Repair in Lakewood, CO

Winters are long: the Denver-Stapleton station averages 156 nights a year at or below 32°F and 62 at or below 20°F.^1,2 In long winters, chimneys work hard and masonry sees many freeze-thaw cycles; annual inspection and a sound cap and crown are the maintenance baseline. The median home in the city of Lakewood was built in 1977, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Colorado median of 1988.³ Somewhat more of Lakewood's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 56% against 50%, with 11% built since 2010.³ Older masonry chimneys may be unlined or have cracked clay tile liners; a Level 2 camera inspection is the standard way to confirm the liner before the first fire of the season.

Annual precipitation is low, about 15 inches.^1,2 Snowfall averages about 49 inches a year.^1,2 Snow sitting against the stack keeps masonry wet for weeks; a cap, a sound crown and sealed counterflashing are what keep it out. Heating dominates the year: about 5,765 heating degree days against 813 cooling degree days (base 65°F).^1,2 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Building permits in Lakewood are normally issued by the city building department.^4,5 Where a liner or rebuild needs a permit, the contractor files it with the city before work starts.