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
- 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 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.