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.
Fast, Reliable Chimney Sweep Across Aurora
Aurora is a city of contrasts, and its chimneys show it. You’ve got mid-century brick ranches near Del Mar Park with original clay flue tiles, and newer builder homes out toward Southlands with factory-built fireplaces most owners have never opened. Our chimney sweep service works both ends of that spectrum, and everywhere between. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. If your flue needs attention before the burning season kicks in, call (833) 749-6226. Estimates are free.
Why Aurora Homeowners Call Grafton Chimney Sweep for Chimney Sweep
We serve homeowners all across Aurora, from the older core along Colfax and Havana out to the newer subdivisions near Buckley AFB. That spread matters because the houses aren’t the same, and neither are the chimneys. Our technicians have up to 15 years of experience and can diagnose a cracked clay liner, a wind-damaged crown, or a flue packed with dry creosote in a single visit. We don’t hand you a report and send you elsewhere. If we find it, we fix it, using professional-grade materials from brands like DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Copperfield. Aurora homeowners get the same thing every time: a flat price agreed before we start, a camera inspection with photos you keep, and no pressure to buy work you don’t need.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Fireplace Cleaning in Aurora
Fireplace Cleaning in Aurora is a different job depending on which part of the city you live in. In the older brick ranches around Fletcher and Del Mar Park, the fireplace is usually a real masonry box with a clay flue, and cleaning means removing years of flaky creosote and soot from surfaces that have been collecting it since the last sweep. In the newer homes out near Southlands, you’re more likely to have a factory-built metal firebox that needs a different touch. Either way, a typical fireplace cleaning in Aurora runs $150 to $260, and the written estimate sets the final price.
What We Clear Out
We brush the firebox, smoke shelf, and damper area, then vacuum with a HEPA system so nothing settles on your furniture. Soot removal inside the firebox is part of every visit. If we see glaze on the flue walls, that’s a repair conversation, not a cleaning one.
When It’s Time
If you’ve burned more than a cord of wood since your last cleaning, or you notice a heavy smell when the fireplace is cold, it’s time. We can tell you plainly whether you can safely wait.
Chimney Services in Aurora
Chimney Services in Aurora cover more than a brush and a vacuum. We do Level 1 and Level 2 inspections, creosote removal, annual sweep visits, and liner repair. That matters here because Aurora straddles Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties, and each jurisdiction has its own permit rules when liner work is involved. A Level 1 inspection typically runs $125 to $195 in Aurora. A Level 2, which includes a video camera scan of the flue, runs $225 to $350. If we find a damaged liner, HeatShield resurfacing can often restore it without a full replacement, and DuraFlex flexible liner systems handle the cases where resurfacing won’t.
Inspections That Tell You Something
A Level 1 is a visual check of the accessible parts: firebox, damper, flue from below. A Level 2 adds a camera scan, and that’s where hidden cracks and second-degree creosote show up. You see the photos yourself before we recommend anything.
Repair Without a Second Visit
Because we repair what we find, a cracked crown or a failing damper can be handled the same day we clean. You’re not left holding a problem list.
Trusted Brands We Service in Aurora
We install and work with professional-grade materials, not commodity hardware-store parts. That means Copperfield and HeatShield for liner resurfacing, DuraFlex for flexible stainless relining, and Gelco and Olympia Chimney for the components that hold the system together. We don’t stock truck parts or carry inventory, so turnaround depends on ordering the right component for your flue, and we tell you honestly how long that takes. What you get is the correct part for your chimney, not the cheapest one on the shelf swapped in to save time.
See the difference
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AfterCommon Chimney Sweep Problems We See in Aurora Homes
- Dry, flaky creosote hiding a blockage. Aurora’s wind sifts loose creosote down the flue, and a stove can seem to burn fine until draft fails. By the time you notice, the blockage has been building for seasons.
- Third-degree glazed creosote from long, smoldering burns. A brush won’t remove glaze. It takes specialized removal, and waiting for a chimney fire to address it is the wrong order of operations.
- Wind-cracked crowns and missing caps. The gusty plains wind dries and cracks masonry crowns, and a damaged cap lets moisture into the liner. These get missed when a fireplace sits unused.
- Forgotten prefab units in newer homes. Builder homes out toward Southlands often have factory-built fireplaces nobody has opened since move-in. Annual inspection catches what an unused fireplace quietly accumulates.
Pricing for Chimney Sweep in Aurora, CO
A standard chimney sweep in Aurora typically runs $150 to $260, and a fireplace cleaning falls in the same range. A Level 1 inspection is usually $125 to $195, a Level 2 with camera runs $225 to $350, and liner resurfacing with HeatShield typically starts around $1,200 and goes up depending on flue length and condition. What moves the number: how much creosote is in the flue, whether the crown or cap needs repair, and whether the liner can be resurfaced or needs full relining. Every job is priced per the written estimate, agreed before we book. Call (833) 749-6226 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Aurora
We work across the metro, including Centennial, Denver, Commerce City, and Highlands Ranch. If you’re on the edge of Aurora or just outside it, call and we’ll tell you whether you’re in range. The same flat-price estimate and camera inspection apply wherever you are.
Serving Aurora, CO – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Aurora 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 Sweep in Aurora
Every cord or two of wood burned, not once a year by the calendar. When a stove is your primary heat, creosote builds fast, and Aurora’s dry climate makes it flake rather than glaze, which means it can sift down and block the flue without your noticing. Call (833) 749-6226 for an exact quote on a sweep.
Because Colorado’s dry air and low humidity make creosote brittle and flaky rather than sticky. That’s actually useful: a technician can often gauge how many seasons a stove has run since its last sweep by the size and looseness of the flakes, which is an honest read and not an upsell. Call (833) 749-6226 and we’ll tell you what your flue is telling us.
Yes, usually. The older ranches around Fletcher and Del Mar Park have original clay flue tiles that crack with age and often need relining, while newer homes near Southlands have factory-built metal fireplaces that need a different cleaning approach and annual inspection because they go unused. Call (833) 749-6226 for an exact quote.
A Level 1 is a visual check of the firebox, damper, and accessible flue; a Level 2 adds a video camera scan that finds cracks and hidden creosote. Both include a photo report you keep, and nothing is recommended without evidence you can see. Call (833) 749-6226 for a free estimate.
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. A cracked crown that lets moisture into the flue should be repaired before winter freeze-thaw makes it worse; a cosmetic cap issue can often wait, and we’ll say so plainly. Call (833) 749-6226 for an exact quote.
Written by the team at Grafton Chimney Sweep.