Chimney Down, Roof Patched, and Debris Gone
Demolition, deck repair and flashing of the former opening, handled in a single contract.
Chimney removal in Lakewood, CO from AR Chimney Pros covers the full scope: the stack comes down, and the roof opening it leaves behind gets closed weather tight the same day.
Dispatching from 12640 W Cedar Dr, Unit 7, Lakewood.
One scope, one contract
- Jefferson County permit pulled first
- Controlled demolition, course by course
- Same day roof deck patch
- Site cleared of all debris
When chimney removal becomes the right call
Three situations in Lakewood lead homeowners to choose removal over repair.
The first is a renovation. You're opening up a room, reconfiguring a wall, or replacing the roof, and the chimney is in the way.
The second is an abandoned flue: a flue that's no longer connected to an active appliance, still standing on your roof, still cracking, still letting in water.
The third is a cost decision. You've paid for crown repairs, waterproofing and masonry work on a chimney that hasn't had a fire in it for fifteen years. At some point the math shifts.
Here's what most homeowners don't realize: the chimney coming down is only half the job. Roof deck patching, repair and weatherproofing of the opening left after removal, including new sheathing, underlayment and shingles matched to the existing roof, is the other half. AR Chimney Pros scopes both together. One contract. One crew.
Serving the Lakewood and Golden corridor
Mid century ranch homes in this part of Jefferson County built chimneys that outlived the appliances they served.
Our crew works out of West Cedar Drive, less than two miles from US-6. We see this pattern constantly through the Lakewood and Golden corridor: homes built between the 1950s and 1970s with full masonry chimneys that originally vented coal or wood furnaces. Those systems were replaced with gas or electric decades ago. The chimney stayed.
Now it's a structural chimney, one integrated into the home's wall framing or floor system, that owners are finally ready to remove. The local building stock here is different from newer Denver suburbs. These are solid brick structures, sometimes two flue stacks, occasionally with interior chimney breasts, the section of chimney structure that projects into a room, still present. We know what to expect before we arrive.
- 1 to 2
- Days for most single stack removals
- 1950s
- to 1970s, the common ranch chimney era
- Same day
- Roof deck patch after the stack is cleared
A real removal scope from a ranch home in Lakewood
A double flue stack off Kipling looked simple from the street. It wasn't.
We had a call from a homeowner off Kipling, a 1962 ranch with a double flue brick stack. Neither flue was connected to anything active. The homeowner was replacing the roof and wanted the chimney gone before shingles went on. Smart timing.
We started at the cap, working down course by course. The brick came down cleanly to the roofline. What we found at the deck was typical for this era: the original flashing was lead, and the sheathing underneath had some weather infiltration from a small crown crack that had gone unnoticed. We documented it, replaced the compromised decking, installed new underlayment and matched the shingles to the rest of the roof.
Debris management, the process of safely removing masonry debris from the roof, interior and site without causing secondary damage, is planned before the first brick comes off. On a two story section that means a controlled lowering system. Nothing dropped on the gutters, nothing dumped on the lawn without protection below.
The Jefferson County permit, the building permit required for chimney removal work in Jefferson County jurisdictions including Lakewood, was pulled before work started. That protects the homeowner's title and ensures everything is documented for future resale. The job was done and inspected in two days.
AR Chimney Pros handles the roof patch
No second contractor needed after demolition.
The roof penetration left by chimney demolition, the controlled dismantling of a chimney structure from the cap down to the roofline, needs to be closed weather tight the same day. Leaving it open overnight is not a plan.
We handle the full sequence: demolition, debris management, roof deck patching and flashing of the former opening. If your chimney breast runs into an interior room, we assess that as part of the initial inspection scope. If a structural chimney assessment is needed before we proceed, confirming no load bearing function is present, we tell you upfront. No surprises mid job.
Our standards for chimney removal work
Every removal we complete meets the same benchmark: code compliant, weather tight, clean site.
- Permit confirmed before anything startsJefferson County permit pulled before work begins, no exceptions.
- Structural assessment firstWe confirm whether the chimney carries any load before demolition begins.
- Controlled, course by course removalNo free falling material, no dropped debris on gutters or lawn.
- Debris plan set before the first brick comes offLowering rigs and staging are set up ahead of demolition on two story sections.
- Same day roof deck patchingNew sheathing, underlayment and shingles matched to the existing roof.
- Flashing sealed to current standardsThe former opening is closed and weather tight before the crew leaves.
- Site cleared completelyAll masonry debris removed from the roof and site before we leave.
How chimney removal works
Three stages, in the same order, on every removal.
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Site assessment and permit confirmation
We start with a site visit. We assess the chimney's construction, brick, block or stone veneer, the number of flues, the roofline slope, and whether an interior chimney breast is present. We confirm whether the flue is truly an abandoned flue or still venting a furnace or water heater. We identify the Jefferson County permit requirements for your specific scope and deliver a clear written scope before any work is scheduled.
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Demolition and deck repair
Demolition starts at the cap and works down to the roofline. On full interior removals, we carry the scope through the chimney breast removal as well. Masonry debris is staged and removed in controlled lifts, no free falling material. Roof deck patching follows immediately after the stack is cleared, same day whenever possible. Flashing of the former opening is installed to manufacturer spec.
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Final inspection and documentation
Before we leave, we walk the roof perimeter and interior rooms for any debris we missed. We inspect the patch seams and flashing edges. We confirm the Jefferson County permit inspection is scheduled. You receive documentation of the completed scope and the permit file.
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Areas we serve
AR Chimney Pros serves Lakewood and the surrounding communities across the Denver Metro.
We serve Lakewood, Denver, Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Englewood, Littleton, Edgewater, Morrison, Golden, Sheridan, Glendale, Westminster, Aurora, Thornton, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Broomfield, Boulder, Evergreen and many more communities across the greater metro area.
- Lakewood
- Denver
- Wheat Ridge
- Arvada
- Englewood
- Littleton
- Edgewater
- Morrison
- Golden
- Westminster
- Aurora
- Highlands Ranch
Frequently asked questions
Removal questions we answer most often on the phone.
How much does chimney removal cost in Lakewood, CO?
Cost varies by chimney size, number of flues, roof pitch and whether a chimney breast requires interior removal. Call 720-608-7668 for a written scope and quote after a site visit.
Does the roof get patched the same day the chimney comes down?
Same day roof deck patching is the standard scope on most removals. Leaving an open roof penetration overnight is not acceptable practice. We install new sheathing, underlayment and matched shingles immediately after the stack is cleared, weather tight before the crew leaves.
Do I need to pull a permit to remove a chimney in Jefferson County?
Yes. A Jefferson County building permit is required for chimney removal in Lakewood. We pull the permit before any work starts. Skipping this step creates title issues at resale and leaves structural and roofing work undocumented. Permit confirmation is part of our site assessment.
What makes AR Chimney Pros different from hiring a mason and roofer separately?
We scope demolition, debris management and roof patching under one contract, no handoff between contractors. Coordinating two separate crews creates scheduling gaps and accountability gaps. One crew handles the full sequence: cap to roofline, roof deck closed, site cleared, permit filed.
How do I know if my chimney is structural before removal starts?
A structural chimney, one integrated into wall framing or floor systems, requires assessment before demolition begins. We identify this during the site visit. If a structural concern is present, we tell you upfront before any work is scheduled. No surprises mid job.
How long does a full chimney removal take from start to finish?
Most single stack removals are completed in one to two days. A double flue stack with interior chimney breast work may run three days. Timeline depends on roof pitch, chimney height and whether compromised sheathing is found at the deck. We confirm the schedule before work begins.
More questions about your system? Read the full FAQ.
Related repair services
If the inspection finds something short of full removal, these are the other paths.
Ready to remove that chimney?
One inspection confirms the scope, and we handle the rest from there.
Call AR Chimney Pros at 720-608-7668 or email info@archimneypros.com to schedule your removal assessment. We'll confirm the permit requirements, assess the structure and give you a full written scope before anything starts. No second contractor needed for the roof.