Updated September 10, 2026
How much housing does Aurora have?
The Census counts 150,242 housing units in Aurora for a population of about 390,201 — roughly 2.6 people for every housing unit.
That makes Aurora the third largest of the four Colorado cities with a page here; Denver counts 352,593.
Who arranges chimney work on an Aurora home?
About 63.3% of occupied Aurora homes are owner-occupied, which leaves about 36.7% rented.
Even at 63.3% owner-occupied, the remaining 36.7% of Aurora homes are rented, where the person who notices a problem and the person who authorizes the repair are not the same. Say which you are when you send a request.
Tenure also decides who keeps the paperwork. An Aurora chimney's earlier reports follow the property, not the occupant, so ask for them whichever side of that 63.3% you are on.
Which cities near Aurora have their own page here?
Denver, about 9 miles away, Colorado Springs, about 58 miles away, and Fort Collins, about 61 miles away — measured from Aurora.
Those are great-circle distances between the Census 2023 Gazetteer interior points of each place, so the drive is longer than the figure.
Denver's median build year is 1974 against Aurora's 1985, an 11-year difference in the housing the two chimneys belong to.
What you can observe safely
- Note when the draft is strongest.
- Identify the fireplace type from an accessible label or manual.
What to avoid
- Do not climb onto the roof or enter the chimney.
- Do not alter gas components, venting, or safety controls.
- Do not use a test fire to diagnose the problem.
Possible causes to assess
- Damper or closure condition
- Airflow and pressure differences
- System-specific venting behavior
A symptom cannot establish the cause remotely. An assessment of the complete system helps determine the appropriate repair.
Fireplace repair in AuroraA few common questions
Can this be diagnosed from a photo?
A photo can document a symptom and help prepare a visit. It cannot confirm concealed conditions or establish that a chimney or fuel-burning appliance is safe.