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Lords 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%96+6.8Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#8 of 22 fireplace installation & repairPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 67%
4.9 ★★★★★ 473 Google reviews · 24 photos
97%five-star reviews
4.94★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.7%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.
96%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Lords Chimney at a glance

Google reviewers rate Lords Chimney 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 473 reviews, with the owner responding to 96% of them. Customers frequently praise the company for punctuality, clear communication, and thorough inspections of chimneys, fireplaces, and dryer vents. Positive feedback highlights professional conduct, transparent pricing, and detailed explanations of necessary repairs. However, some low-rated reviews criticize high inspection fees and perceived overcharging for specific parts, while one complaint mentioned aggressive driving.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 473 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 473 Google reviews (376 with written comments, 20 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 96% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 22, 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: satisfaction.

Satisfaction94Reliability95Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews96Satisfaction: 94 (median 94)Reliability: 95 (median 91)Craft & service: 100 (median 94)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 96 (median 86)
Lords 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.Lords Chimney: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
94
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.Lords Chimney: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
95
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.Lords 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.Lords 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.Lords 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.Lords Chimney: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
96

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Star ratings

473 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars45797%
  • 4 stars102%
  • 3 stars20%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star41%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 376 written reviews

  • Praise80599%
  • Complaints51%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude25231%
  • Quality & results15519%
  • Speed & response13116%
  • Communication11514%
  • Would recommend9712%
  • Price & value354%
  • Honesty & trust253%

What customers talk about

We read 376 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The technician was knowledgeable about what needed to be done.”
  • “The service provided was professional and thorough.”
  • “They took the time to actually inspect the chimney carefully rather than simply giving me a quick assessment.”
  • “He’s knowledgeable and explained throughly the condition of our chimney.”
  • “If you need a chimney inspection, cleaning, or repairs, I would absolutely recommend Lords Chimney.”
  • “Reasonable pricing, super nice staff start to finish.”
    “Now a days, it's hard to trust companies not knowing with things so expensive with technicians and their repairs.”
  • “I genuinely appreciate that they took the safety aspect seriously rather than simply telling me what I wanted to hear.”

People customers mention

  • Craig 15 reviews
  • Miguel 12 reviews
  • Cody 10 reviews
  • Anthony 9 reviews
  • Yanez 7 reviews
  • Chris 5 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

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

Recent reviews

Mike10 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★★★★★

Chris arrived on time and was very friendly. He’s knowledgeable and explained throughly the condition of our chimney.

Leslie4 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★★★★★

We had an estimate for fireplace repair. The technician was knowledgeable about what needed to be done. The service provided was professional and thorough.

Marta1 reviewTotal 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★★★★★

Miguel was very thorough and professional. Communication about when he would be arriving was appreciated.

Renny4 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 month ago★★★★★

Chris was really good at explaining the conditions of the Drier Vent system and how to improve its performance.

Marty5 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. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

Miguel from Lords Chimney did a great job with the dryer vent and the fireplace and gave me another year of peace of mind. His service was efficient and very friendly. Highly recommend Lords Chimney services and Miguel!

Lou2 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Great communication. Courteous and professional as always. We use them every year for dryer vent cleaning.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 473 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Mike Aronson10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Chris arrived on time and was very friendly. He’s knowledgeable and explained throughly the condition of our chimney.

Leslie Amentini4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Leslie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had an estimate for fireplace repair. The technician was knowledgeable about what needed to be done. The service provided was professional and thorough.

Robert Rathbun7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Technician was professional and efficient. All working well.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Robert, Thank you for the 5 star review!

Marta Huntsman1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Marta has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Miguel was very thorough and professional. Communication about when he would be arriving was appreciated.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thanks, Marta. We’re glad the visit went well and that our tech was thorough from start to finish. We know your time matters, so we try to keep you updated on arrival times. We appreciate you taking a moment to leave a review and look forward to helping you again.

AriLocal Guide · 11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ari has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I cannot recommend Lords Chimney highly enough! After having a previous chimney company inspect and clean my chimney earlier this year, I decided to have Lords Chimney perform a second inspection—and I am so glad I did. From the beginning, Lords Chimney was thorough, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. They took the time to actually inspect the chimney carefully rather than simply giving me a quick assessment. Their findings uncovered several issues that had not been brought to my attention during the previous inspection, including significant buildup that made it clear the chimney had not been properly deep cleaned. Most importantly, they identified safety concerns that I absolutely needed to know about and advised me not to use the chimney until the issues could be properly addressed. I genuinely appreciate that they took the safety aspect seriously rather than simply telling me what I wanted to hear. The level of detail in their inspection and the explanation of their findings gave me a much better understanding of the condition of my chimney and what needs to be done to correct it. I left the inspection feeling informed and confident that I had received an honest assessment. After my experience with the previous company, finding a company that was this thorough and transparent was a huge relief. Lords Chimney clearly takes pride in doing the job correctly and putting the customer's safety first. If you need a chimney inspection, cleaning, or repairs, I would absolutely recommend Lords Chimney. They earned my trust and my business going forward!

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you, Ari! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Customer safety is always our top priority, and we're so glad we could provide you with a thorough and honest inspection. Thank you for choosing Lords Chimney!

Magdalena Gaviria6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Magdalena has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent service

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you so much, Magdalena! We are thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience with our service.

Renny Reverol4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Renny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Chris was really good at explaining the conditions of the Drier Vent system and how to improve its performance.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks for the review, Renny! We're glad Chris was able to help you understand your dryer vent system and how to improve its performance.

Linda Brupbacher7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Linda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The technician was personable, polite & helpful. He did a really good job!

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Linda, Thank you for the 5 star review of our work!

tim bLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews tim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very professional and thorough inspection

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks so much, Tim! We are glad to hear we could provide you with a thorough and professional inspection.

Craig Ousley7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Craig has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

After two plumbers and a handyman had been unable to diagnose and repair a leaky gas pipe. Miguel with Lords was able to figure out the problem and fix it. Just as importantly, he identified and corrected the water intrusion into the chimney that had caused the leaky pipe problem in the first place. Miguel was very patient during the estimating process and gave me plenty of time to consider the work without any pressure. I initially thought the estimate seemed a little high, so I contacted several others. I found that other qualified companies were comparably priced. I did receive some lower estimates, but those were generally from handyman-type contractors who did not seem to have the same experience or qualifications for this type of work. The repair required removing stone to access the gas leak inside the wall. They also addressed the original installation issues and deteriorating mortar that were allowing water into the chimney. The job took a little longer than originally anticipated, but they completed everything for the price estimated. Miguel personally did the work with two coworkers, Joe and Mel, who were both great. They did high-quality work, were genuinely concerned about my satisfaction, communicated well about their timing and arrival, and cleaned everything up when they were finished. I felt completely comfortable having them around my home. I have a second chimney that will eventually need some preventative maintenance, and I plan to have Lord’s Chimney handle that work as well. I highly recommend them. I especially like the opening now because it immediately tells a prospective customer: other people couldn’t solve this, but Lord’s Chimney did—and they fixed the underlying cause too.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much for the detailed review, Craig! We are incredibly proud of Miguel, Joe, and Mel for diagnosing and resolving that tricky chimney leak for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you with your second chimney in the future!

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