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West Texas

Fireplace specialists
serving El Paso, Texas.

Houston-based with regular service across El Paso County. Custom fireplace installs, swap-outs, masonry, and full-trade construction by the same eight-trade crew that serves the Houston metro.

About El Paso fireplace work

Why custom-home and remodel work in El Paso
matters to us.

El Paso is at the western edge of our Texas service area and the most distinct market. Adobe and southwestern fireplaces dominate the architecture, and our masonry crew is comfortable with the regional style.

We have worked on homes across El Paso neighborhoods including Kern Place, Sunset Heights, Mission Hills, Coronado Hills.

What we do in El Paso

Services for El Paso properties.

01

New fireplace install

Gas, wood-burning, electric, custom builds across El Paso and the surrounding El Paso County area. Rough-in to mantel with the same crew.

02

Swap-out and conversion

Replacing old or unsafe units in El Paso. We address the venting and chase problems that come with the original.

03

Outdoor and patio

Patio fireplaces and outdoor kitchen builds in El Paso, designed for Texas climate and built to last.

04

Masonry and chimney

Chimney rebuilds, tuckpointing, and brick and stone restoration on El Paso properties.

05

Custom design and build

Stone, brick, steel, and combination fireplace builds for El Paso custom homes and major remodels.

06

Repair and inspection

Cracked fireboxes, failed venting, water intrusion, and rusted chases handled across El Paso.

Common questions

El Paso fireplace FAQs.

Do you travel to El Paso for fireplace work?

Yes. El Paso is within our regular Texas service area. We base out of Houston but travel statewide for fireplace installs, swap-outs, and custom builds. For larger jobs in El Paso we'll do a free site walk before any quote is finalized.

How long does a typical fireplace install take in El Paso?

Most residential fireplace installs run 5 to 10 working days from start to finish, including permitting where required, framing, venting, masonry or surround, gas line, electrical, and finish. Larger custom builds in El Paso can run 3 to 6 weeks depending on the scope of trade work involved.

Do you handle the permitting in El Paso?

Yes. Fireplace work in El Paso that involves new gas lines, structural framing, or chimney construction typically requires permits. We pull the permits, schedule the inspections, and provide the final paperwork at handoff. Our office is in Houston so we're familiar with municipal-code differences across Texas jurisdictions.

Do you do southwestern adobe fireplace styles for El Paso?

Yes. El Paso adobe and southwestern fireplaces are a specific regional style. Our masonry crew works the kiva-style and corner-adobe forms that fit the area's architecture rather than imposing a Houston-style firebox on a southwest home.

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