With Colorado Springs nights dipping into the 40s, Armadillo Chimney Inc urges homeowners to schedule a chimney sweep now—before the first freeze tests your masonry. Older brickwork and cracked liners can’t wait until winter.
Should your 1950s Colorado Springs brick chimney get a fall inspection?
If your Colorado Springs home was built before the 1980s, your brick chimney likely hides a clay tile liner that’s cracked from decades of freeze-thaw cycles on Fillmore Street or Old Colorado City slopes. A chimney sweep now spots those hairline fractures before a springtime chimney fire does. We also check mortar joints—older parging often lets water seep behind the facade, rotting the flue from the inside out. Don’t wait for the first snow on Pikes Peak to remind you it’s time.
Is your Colorado Springs chimney liner safe for gas inserts?
Colorado Springs homeowners upgrading to gas inserts often assume their existing flue is ready. Wrong. A stainless-steel liner sized for a 60,000 BTU furnace won’t match the draft needs of a 30,000 BTU unit in a Manitou Springs cottage. We measure liner diameter and slope at the crown—critical when your furnace kicks on after a 20°F October night. Book a free estimate before the HVAC tech arrives; mismatched liners void warranties and fill rooms with carbon monoxide.
Do you really need a chimney sweep before your first Colorado Springs fireplace night?
After a summer of nesting sparrows in the flue and a winter of creosote buildup, your Colorado Springs fireplace isn’t just dirty—it’s a fire hazard waiting for a spark. We remove quarter-inch layers of glaze that trap heat against cracked masonry, a common culprit in Monument ranch homes where brick veneer hides deteriorating cores. Schedule a chimney sweep near me this week; weekend slots fill fast when the first cold snap hits the Garden of the Gods foothills.