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Lone Star Chimney

Chimney sweep · Houston, TX · reviewed since 2021

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%97+52.9Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%71+5Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#7 of 22 fireplace installation & repairPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 71%
5.0 ★★★★★ 483 Google reviews · 23 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.4%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
99%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Lone Star Chimney at a glance

Lone Star Chimney holds a 5/5 rating from 483 reviews, with the owner responding to 99% of feedback. Customers frequently cite punctuality, clear communication, and competitive pricing for services including chimney sweeps, cap replacements, mortar repairs, and fireplace installations. While most praise the professionalism and thoroughness of the work, lower-rated reviews note that technicians sometimes lack specific knowledge regarding gas insert conversions or installation details.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 483 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 483 Google reviews (465 with written comments, 88 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 99% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 23, 2026.
  • Service: Fireplace Contractor serving Houston, Texas.

Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.

Score profile vs other fireplace installation & repair

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction97Reliability98Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews71Satisfaction: 97 (median 94)Reliability: 98 (median 91)Craft & service: 100 (median 94)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 71 (median 86)
Lone Star ChimneyFireplace Installation & Repair median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Lone Star Chimney: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
97
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Lone Star Chimney: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
98
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Lone Star Chimney: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Lone Star Chimney: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Lone Star Chimney: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Lone Star Chimney: 71/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.B
71

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Star ratings

483 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars47699%
  • 4 stars31%
  • 3 stars31%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star10%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 465 written reviews

  • Praise1,11099%
  • Complaints71%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude24322%
  • Quality & results23821%
  • Speed & response22620%
  • Would recommend16014%
  • Communication13912%
  • Price & value868%
  • Honesty & trust252%

What customers talk about

We read 465 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Thank you Lone Star Chimney for a professional job!”
  • “Lone Star Chimney did a wonderful job replacing my chimney cap and liner.”
    “…edly, they lie and they make repairs with specific materials and with poor quality, do not hire them, they are laughing at the clients, they are only…”
  • “Val was exactly on time and did an amazing and professional job on cleaning our gas fireplace logs and glass!”
  • “I would definitely recommend Lone Star Chimney for chimney repairs and maintenance.”
  • “He walked me through what was wrong, and what my options were.”
  • “I received a competitive price for the service and within days I had a brand new chimney cap.”
  • “Every step Lone Star took was efficient, professional and honest.”

People customers mention

  • Edgar 43 reviews
  • Val 35 reviews
  • Jacob 13 reviews
  • Eli 10 reviews
  • Julio 10 reviews
  • David 10 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Lone Star Chimney for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Demetri4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 days ago★★★★★

Edgar did a fantastic job. From the initial inspection to the execution of the job. Professional and thorough from start to finish! Highly recommend.

Shelby4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★

Edgar came out to do a chimney sweep and cap cleaning. Very knowledgeable and efficient at what he does! After having a different company come out the day before I decided to call lonestar chimney! So happy I did! They came out, inspected, and cleaned the fireplace the same day!

J12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 days ago★★★★★

Lone Star Chimney did a wonderful job replacing my chimney cap and liner. I received a competitive price for the service and within days I had a brand new chimney cap. Now I no longer have to worry about birds or squirrels nesting in my chimney! Thank you Lone Star Chimney for a professional job!

Customer photo from J's reviewCustomer photo from J's review
Steve3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 days ago★★★★★

Val was exactly on time and did an amazing and professional job on cleaning our gas fireplace logs and glass! Would recommend 100%! Thank you, Val!

Timothy12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 days ago★★★★★

Val was professional and timely. He walked me through what was wrong, and what my options were. The whole process was seamless.

Rodney12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

From inspection to fixing the chimney and cleaning the fireplace they all did a great job Everybody

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 483 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Demetri Tsika4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Demetri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Edgar did a fantastic job. From the initial inspection to the execution of the job. Professional and thorough from start to finish! Highly recommend.

Shelby Kulcak4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shelby has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Edgar came out to do a chimney sweep and cap cleaning. Very knowledgeable and efficient at what he does! After having a different company come out the day before I decided to call lonestar chimney! So happy I did! They came out, inspected, and cleaned the fireplace the same day!

Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Shelby, glad the team could step in and make your experience a better one! Edgar takes pride in doing things right, and it's wonderful to know everything was taken care of in one visit. Thanks for giving Lone Star Chimney a chance and trusting the team with your fireplace!

J T12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews J has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Lone Star Chimney did a wonderful job replacing my chimney cap and liner. I received a competitive price for the service and within days I had a brand new chimney cap. Now I no longer have to worry about birds or squirrels nesting in my chimney! Thank you Lone Star Chimney for a professional job!

Response from the owner · 5 days ago

JT, that new chimney cap looks fantastic! Keeping unwanted visitors out of the chimney is a big part of protecting your home, and the team is happy to have helped with that. Thanks for trusting Lone Star Chimney and sharing the before-and-after photos!

Sue Alexander2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sue has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Val was terrific and answered all my questions. Great service.

Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Sue, making sure every question gets answered is something Val takes seriously. The team truly appreciates your kind words and is glad you had such a positive experience!

Steve Theede3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Steve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Val was exactly on time and did an amazing and professional job on cleaning our gas fireplace logs and glass! Would recommend 100%! Thank you, Val!

Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Steve, Val will be glad to hear how pleased you are with his work! Thanks for trusting Lone Star Chimney with your fireplace and for the wonderful recommendation. The team truly appreciates it!

Timothy Hardin12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Timothy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Val was professional and timely. He walked me through what was wrong, and what my options were. The whole process was seamless.

Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Timothy, making the process easy and stress-free is always a priority. Val takes pride in helping homeowners feel confident about their decisions. Thanks for choosing Lone Star Chimney and sharing your experience!

Rodney Gabbard12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rodney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

From inspection to fixing the chimney and cleaning the fireplace they all did a great job Everybody

Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Rodney, it's always rewarding to see a project come together from start to finish. The team is happy to have taken care of your chimney and fireplace needs. Thanks for trusting Lone Star Chimney and sharing your experience!

Tim Richert1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Tim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Took care of my chimney and drywall fast and exceptionally well

Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Tim, glad the team could get everything taken care of so efficiently! Thanks for choosing Lone Star Chimney and giving the team the opportunity to help. Your feedback means a lot!

Reyna MoraLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Reyna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great communication, professional, and on time. Quality work.

Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Reyna, thanks for the kind words! The team is happy to have made your experience a smooth one. Lone Star Chimney truly appreciates your trust and support!

Eric Parsons4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Eric has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Niv did a great job Explaining the issue and getting it resolved quickly, we appreciate his help So look at the difference this is before this is after everything is cleaned out

Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Eric, what a difference a good cleaning can make! Niv will be happy to know his work left such a positive impression. Thanks for trusting Lone Star Chimney and sharing your experience!

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