Updated September 10, 2026
How much housing does Lexington have?
The Census counts 147,720 housing units in Lexington for a population of about 321,122 — roughly 2.2 people for every housing unit.
That makes Lexington the second largest of the four Kentucky cities with a page here; Louisville counts 288,047.
Who arranges chimney work on a Lexington home?
About 53.6% of occupied Lexington homes are owner-occupied, which leaves about 46.4% rented.
Even at 53.6% owner-occupied, the remaining 46.4% of Lexington 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 Lexington chimney's earlier reports follow the property, not the occupant, so ask for them whichever side of that 53.6% you are on.
Which cities near Lexington have their own page here?
Louisville, about 65 miles away, Bowling Green, about 131 miles away, and Owensboro, about 146 miles away — measured from Lexington.
Those are great-circle distances between the Census 2023 Gazetteer interior points of each place, so the drive is longer than the figure.
Louisville's median build year is 1970 against Lexington's 1983, a 13-year difference in the housing the two chimneys belong to.
What you can observe safely
- Note whether the leak follows rain, snowmelt, or wind.
- Photograph the stain from a dry, safe position.
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
- Roof or flashing connection
- Crown, cap, or masonry condition
- Moisture paths that need tracing
A symptom cannot establish the cause remotely. An assessment of the complete system helps determine the appropriate repair.
Chimney repair in LexingtonA 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.