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Why Homeowners Choose The Chimney Doctor

The Chimney Doctor isn’t a volume-based sweep company — we’re a certified inspection and restoration firm trusted by discerning homeowners, builders, and insurance professionals across Colorado’s elite mountain markets.

Certified Expertise

Chimney and Fireplace

Comprehensive Reports

Chimney Repairs

Respect for Your Home

Installations

Our Service Areas

We serve Colorado’s premier mountain communities where craftsmanship, precision, and safety expectations are highest.

  • Aspen & Aspen-area (ZIP 81611)
  • Snowmass Village (ZIP 81615)
  • Basalt & Roaring Fork Valley (ZIP 81621)
  • Carbondale & Glenwood Corridor (ZIP 81623)
  • Vail, Avon and surrounding high-altitude areas (ZIP 81657, 81620)
  • Telluride and Mountain Village (ZIP 81435)

These six market areas collectively represent the core of our client base — luxury homes, custom hearth systems, and complex venting solutions.

That said, we also serve homes throughout the Western Slope and adjacent regions (see map below). Each job is conducted under the same certification standard, regardless of location.

“When homes are extraordinary, inspections must be exceptional.”

Aspen, CO

Snowmass, CO

Basalt, CO

Carbondale, CO

Vail, CO

Avon, CO

Telluride, CO

Mountain Village, CO

Ridgway, CO

Ouray, CO

Our Process

Every Inspection, Elevated to a Certified Standard.

  1. Assessment & Documentation – Full NFPA 211 Level II inspections, including photographic documentation.
  2. Analysis & Reporting – Defensible, clear findings linked to appropriate standards.
  3. Recommendations & Restoration Options – If repairs are needed, we provide prioritized, standards-based solutions.

Credentials and Confidence

Recognized Expertise in Fire Safety and Code Compliance

F.I.R.E. Certified

The F.I.R.E. Certified Inspector designation represents the gold standard in fireplace and chimney inspection — the industry’s most comprehensive certification for safety, code compliance, and investigative expertise.

Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)

CSIA-Certified professionals at The Chimney Doctor meet the industry’s highest standards in chimney safety, inspection, and repair—combining rigorous education, testing, and ethics to protect your home and family.

National Fireplace Institute (NFI) — Proven Expertise

The NFI Certification represents verified expertise in the safe design and installation of wood, gas, and pellet hearth systems — ensuring every system meets the highest standards of safety and performance.

National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG)

The National Chimney Sweep Guild is the only nationally recognized trade association for chimney professionals, uniting members who uphold the industry’s highest standards of safety, skill, and ethical conduct.

International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)

Through advanced training with the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), our team applies world-class fire investigation principles to every inspection—deepening our understanding of fire behavior, system failure, and safety prevention.

Daniel Freeman is one of the nation’s respected authorities in fireplace and chimney safety. Daniel is a F.I.R.E. Certified Fireplace & Chimney Inspector (FCI-338), ICC-Certified Mechanical Inspector, and NFI Master Hearth Professional & Instructor, and serves on multiple national standards committees, including technical committees related to NFPA211 and UL STP 103 and 127. His expertise is sought by builders, fire investigators, and legal professionals across the country for his depth of knowledge in system safety, code compliance, and fire loss analysis.

Whether your inspection is performed by Daniel Freeman himself or by one of our other lead inspectors, you can rest assured that you’ll receive the same uncompromising level of precision, documentation, and care. Every member of our team operates under Daniel’s direct mentorship and to the same certified standards he helped develop — ensuring that each inspection reflects the professionalism, accuracy, and integrity that define The Chimney Doctor name.

Meet the Team to learn more about our inspectors and employees.

Schedule a Certified Inspection

Our inspections are trusted by homeowners, architects, builders, and insurance professionals across Colorado’s elite mountain markets. Availability in  is prioritized for comprehensive inspections and restoration work.