C
Chim-Tex Construction Co.
Menu

Houston Metro

Fireplace specialists
serving The Woodlands, Texas.

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

About The Woodlands fireplace work

Why custom-home and remodel work in The Woodlands
matters to us.

The Woodlands custom-home market is one of the most fireplace-heavy in the Houston metro. Most large homes have at least one fireplace, often two, and many include outdoor builds in the screened porch or pool deck. Our standard travel zone.

We have worked on homes across The Woodlands neighborhoods including Carlton Woods, Grogan's Mill, Indian Springs, Sterling Ridge, and Creekside Park.

What we do in The Woodlands

Services for The Woodlands properties.

01

New fireplace install

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

02

Swap-out and conversion

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

03

Outdoor and patio

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

04

Masonry and chimney

Chimney rebuilds, tuckpointing, and brick and stone restoration on The Woodlands properties.

05

Custom design and build

Stone, brick, steel, and combination fireplace builds for The Woodlands custom homes and major remodels.

06

Repair and inspection

Cracked fireboxes, failed venting, water intrusion, and rusted chases handled across The Woodlands.

Common questions

The Woodlands fireplace FAQs.

Do you travel to The Woodlands for fireplace work?

Yes. The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands we'll do a free site walk before any quote is finalized.

How long does a typical fireplace install take in The Woodlands?

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 The Woodlands can run 3 to 6 weeks depending on the scope of trade work involved.

Do you handle the permitting in The Woodlands?

Yes. Fireplace work in The Woodlands 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.

Are you a regular contractor in The Woodlands?

The Woodlands is one of our most consistent local markets. We have installed and repaired fireplaces in every major village and we know the typical 1990s and 2000s production-builder fireplace problems that need addressing on resale.

Will you do an outdoor fireplace for a Woodlands pool deck?

Yes. Outdoor pool-deck fireplaces are one of our most-requested Woodlands projects. We handle the slab tie-in, the gas line from the meter, and the surround in stone or stucco to match the home.

Talk to Lou

Tell us about your
The Woodlands project.

Send a few photos and a description. We'll tell you straight what it needs, what it costs, and when we can start.

Start a Conversation

Lou reads every message. Reply within one business day.