What fireplace and chimney work costs in Denver

Start with the free inspection

Several Denver chimney companies charge for the first look, roughly $165 to $215 at the ones that publish it. Ours costs nothing. We check the chimney from the roof and from inside, photograph what we find and write down a price before anything is touched, so you can compare it with any other quote.

Gas fireplaces and appliance flues

Service	Usual reason	Typical Denver range
Wood Stove Installation	Want real heat that is burn-day legal	$3,000 – $8,000
Fireplace Insert Installation	Open fireplace that wastes heat	$3,000 – $7,000
Gas Fireplace Repair & Service	Pilot, igniter or altitude setup	$150 – $1,000
Gas Inserts & Gas Logs	Want an easy, burn-day legal fire	$2,000 – $8,000
Wood-to-Gas Conversion	Tired of wood, smoke and burn bans	$1,500 – $8,000
Burn-Day Legal Fireplace Upgrade	Open fireplace banned on Action Days	$500 – $8,000

Liners, caps and dampers

Service	Usual reason	Typical Denver range
Chimney Liners & Relining	Cracked clay tiles or a new appliance	$1,500 – $5,000
Chimney Caps & Chase Covers	Hail dents, rust or a missing cap	$250 – $850
Damper Repair	Rust, warping or a broken handle	$150 – $450
Firebox & Smoke Chamber	Heat cracks and eroded joints	$300 – $2,500

After a hailstorm, caps and chase covers are the parts we replace most. We photograph the damage so you can hand it to your insurance adjuster.

Masonry, leaks and rebuilds

Service	Usual reason	Typical Denver range
Chimney Repair	Freeze-thaw, hail and age	$300 – $3,500
Chimney Rebuild	Decades of water and frost	$1,000 – $15,000+
Repointing & Spalled Brick	Water freezing in mortar and brick	$500 – $2,500
Chimney Crown Repair	Frost cracks, hail, thin mortar tops	$600 – $2,200
Chimney Flashing Repair	Failed sealant or a bad roof tie-in	$300 – $1,800
Chimney Leak Repair	Cap, crown, flashing or chase cover	$300 – $2,500
Chimney Waterproofing	Snowmelt soaking in, then freezing	$300 – $800
Chimney Removal	Unused, leaking or leaning stack	$1,000 – $10,000
Hail Damage: Caps, Chase Covers & Crowns	Hail, then water through the damage	$250 – $2,200

Cleaning, inspections and smoke problems

Service	Usual reason	Typical Denver range
Chimney Sweep & Cleaning	Soot, creosote and debris in the flue	After free inspection
Free Chimney Inspection	Yearly check, hail, a sale or a smell	Free
Creosote Removal	Cool, smoky fires and damp wood	$400 – $900+
Wood & Pellet Stove Cleaning	Steady winter use and fine ash	After free inspection
Animal Removal	Missing or hail-damaged cap	$300 – $750
Smoky Fireplace & Draft	Draft, damper, cap or flue size	$150 – $1,500

Why the same job costs more in some houses

• Height and roof. A tall Capitol Hill Victorian takes staging that a ranch in Littleton doesn't.
• Hail. Dented or cracked caps and chase covers are usually replaced rather than patched.
• Old unlined flues. Many pre-1940 chimneys need a liner before a new stove, insert or heating appliance is connected.
• Permits. New stoves, inserts and structural rebuilds need a permit from the city or county, and Denver and Boulder only allow certified wood-burning units.
• Historic districts. Exterior work on Denver landmarks or in Boulder's historic districts may need review before it starts.

Have a quote in hand and not sure it's fair? Our blog explains what drives the price of the most common Denver jobs. Read the blog