Updated September 10, 2026
How much housing does Colorado Springs have?
The Census counts 207,078 housing units in Colorado Springs for a population of about 483,099 — roughly 2.3 people for every housing unit.
That makes Colorado Springs the second largest of the four Colorado cities with a page here; Denver counts 352,593.
Who arranges chimney work on a Colorado Springs home?
About 61.3% of occupied Colorado Springs homes are owner-occupied, which leaves about 38.7% rented.
Even at 61.3% owner-occupied, the remaining 38.7% of Colorado Springs 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. A Colorado Springs chimney's earlier reports follow the property, not the occupant, so ask for them whichever side of that 61.3% you are on.
Which cities near Colorado Springs have their own page here?
Aurora, about 58 miles away, Denver, about 62 miles away, and Fort Collins, about 117 miles away — measured from Colorado Springs.
Those are great-circle distances between the Census 2023 Gazetteer interior points of each place, so the drive is longer than the figure.
Aurora's median build year is 1985 against Colorado Springs's 1986, a 1-year difference in the housing the two chimneys belong to.
What you can observe safely
- Save the inspection report.
- Photograph fallen material without reaching into the flue.
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
- Liner deterioration
- Damage needing camera documentation
- Connection or compatibility issue
A symptom cannot establish the cause remotely. An assessment of the complete system helps determine the appropriate repair.
Chimney liner repair in Colorado SpringsA 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.