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Artex Masonry and Fireplace Installation

Masonry Company in Houston, Texas.

Artex Masonry and Fireplace Installation is a mason based in Houston, TX. Its Licensed and insured, general liability and workers compensation is reported by the company and not yet verified, so check it with Stated by the company before work starts.

4.9on Google · 58 reviews34 years in business
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Quick Overview

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Editorial Standards

Artex Masonry and Fireplace Installation works out of 14103 Owens Road in northwest Houston and describes itself as a family-owned shop that has built fireplaces and chimneys for more than 30 years, starting in 1992. Its crew designs, builds and finishes the work itself, from traditional masonry fireboxes to direct vent gas, wood-burning and electric units, plus chimney crown and cap repair, tuckpointing, spalled brick, flashing, relining, stone veneer, structural masonry and outdoor kitchens with pizza ovens. The site names Houston, Richmond, Katy and Deer Park as its service area. Artex holds 4.9 from 58 Google reviews, read November 4, 2026, and reviewers single out an owner called Charles for explaining options, handling permits and matching old brick on a 1940s house.

  • Best for fireplace and chimney rebuilds in brick or stone
  • Rated 4.9 from 58 Google reviews, read November 4, 2026
  • The website states no warranty terms, so ask for them in writing

Company Facts

Artex Masonry and Fireplace Installation at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
4.9out of 5
Customer reviews
58on Google
In business
34years

Rating and review count pulled from Google on November 4, 2026. Years counted from 1992.

The work

Best for
Fireplace and chimney rebuilds in brick or stone
Primary service
Masonry

Where

Headquarters
Houston, TX
Service area
Houston
Emergency service
Not advertised

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Yes
Financing
Not advertised

Credentials

Licensed and insured, general liability and workers compensation
Licensed and insured, general liability and workers compensation (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on Artex Masonry and Fireplace Installation

Artex Masonry and Fireplace Installation is the pick when the job centers on a fireplace or chimney. Reviewers praise the owner's advice, the clean worksite and brick matching, though the site states no warranty terms.

Best forFireplace and chimney rebuilds in brick or stone

What We Like

  • Rated 4.9 from 58 Google reviews, read November 4, 2026
  • Building fireplaces and chimneys since 1992, per its website
  • Designs, builds and finishes in-house with no subcontractor handoffs
  • Brick, stone veneer, chimney repair and outdoor kitchens under one roof
  • Free written, itemized estimates and a stated general liability and workers compensation policy

Things to Consider

  • The website states no warranty terms, so ask for them in writing
  • Strongest on fireplaces and chimneys, so a small cracked-brick patch may suit a repair specialist better
  • Open Monday to Saturday only, and no emergency service is advertised

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for Artex Masonry and Fireplace Installation

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Google rating

4.9

Based on 58 Google reviews

Review data updated November 4, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars98%
  • 1 star2%
iAbout this distribution

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Editorial Standards

Recent Google Reviews

  • D Baker5.0

    Amazing fireplace work done by Charles and his crew! They replaced our old fireplace and unsafe chimney. Definitely exceeded our expectations. They were efficient, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and very detail oriented. We highly recommend them and no need to look further. You won't be disappointed!

    October 2026Google
  • Veronica Valencia5.0

    Our cabin needed a real wood burning fireplace. We hired this masonry contractor based on a friend's recommendation. They drove out to our property outside Houston. Built a stunning stone fireplace that fits our rustic style. Cold nights are cozy now. The smell of burning oak fills our cabin.

    August 2026Google
  • Luxeria Wooten5.0

    We needed help choosing between fireplace types. Artex spent an hour explaining options. We picked a direct vent gas fireplace for efficiency. Installation was smooth. They worked around our schedule. The fireplace adds so much value to our home we wish we had done it sooner.

    July 2026Google
  • Kendra Robinson5.0

    We wanted an electric fireplace for our apartment bedroom. Artex installed it where our TV used to be. Quiet operation. Great heat output. The LED flames look real enough to fool visitors. Installation took just three hours on a Saturday morning.

    June 2026Google
  • Judy Hamlet5.0

    We hired Charles and his team at Artex Masonry and Fireplace to remodel our fireplace. They were first class from the time they walked in to our home to give us an estimate, until they packed up their last tool. Before starting the remodel they expertly covered the floors and furniture. At the end of each workday, all equipment and tools were put away, and the area thoroughly cleaned. Charles was great to work with, listened to our ideas, and had great suggestions from his years of experience. His team was respectful and highly skilled. The end result far exceeded our expectations. Thank you Charles and team for the beautiful addition to our den.

    May 2026Google
  • Eve C5.0

    The masonry contractor from Artex rebuilt our chimney and installed a new fireplace insert. Our 1940s house needed major work. They handled permits. Matched the original brick perfectly. We feel safe using our fireplace again after years of worry.

    May 2026Google

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Ranked#3of 5 masonry companies in Houston, TXre-checked November 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why Artex Masonry and Fireplace Installation Made Our Top 5

It holds position 3 in 5 Best Masonry Companies in Houston, TX (2026).

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Areas Served

Based in Houston, TX.

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Company Background

About Artex Masonry and Fireplace Installation

Artex Masonry and Fireplace Installation is a family-owned masonry and fireplace company based at 14103 Owens Road in northwest Houston. The company says it has been building since 1992 and describes its method plainly: measure before quoting, quote in writing, build clean and light the first fire with the homeowner standing there. Its crew designs the fireplace, sources the brick, lays the firebox, sets the veneer and finishes the mantel, with no subcontractor handoffs.

The work list is broader than the name suggests. Artex builds traditional masonry, direct vent, wood-burning, gas and electric fireplaces, and it carries manufacturer lines including Heat and Glo, Heatilator, Isokern, Montigo, FireRock, DaVinci, European Home and Ortal. It also repairs the masonry itself: crown rebuilds, tuckpointing, spalled brick, flashing, chimney caps and relining. Brick and block work, stone veneer, structural masonry and outdoor kitchens with wood-fired pizza ovens round out the list. In Houston, where older brick homes shift with the clay, that mix of repair and new construction is practical.

Google reviewers describe the same range. Judy hired the company to remodel a den fireplace and said the crew covered floors and furniture and cleaned up every day. Eve had a 1940s house where Artex rebuilt the chimney, installed an insert, handled permits and matched the original brick. Luxeria said the team spent an hour explaining fireplace types before choosing a direct vent gas unit. The site lists Houston, Richmond, Katy and Deer Park as its service area, and says it is licensed and insured with general liability and workers compensation coverage and certificates available before work starts. Texas has no state masonry licence, so the certificate is the document to ask for.

Artex holds 4.9 from 58 Google reviews, read November 4, 2026. Estimates are written and itemized and free. It suits owners of a house with a failing firebox or chimney, anyone adding a fireplace or outdoor kitchen, and owners who want brick or stone matched to older work. It suits less well a homeowner who needs only a few cracked bricks patched, where a dedicated brick repair firm may be quicker. Before booking, ask for the written scope, the certificate of insurance, which permit applies and the warranty terms, which the site does not state.

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Credentials

  • Licensed and insured, general liability and workers compensationStated by the companyReported
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Other Sources

Reputation by Source

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  • Google

    4.9/ 5

    58 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #3 in Houston masonry, November 2026

Pricing

Company Pricing & Estimates

What this company publishes about its own pricing.

Free estimates
Yes

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Artex Masonry and Fireplace Installation FAQs

  • Is Artex Masonry and Fireplace Installation licensed in Houston?

    Texas has no state masonry licence, so there is no state lookup for Artex or any other Houston mason. The company says it is licensed and insured, with general liability and workers compensation coverage, and that certificates are available before work begins. Ask for the certificate, the written scope and which City of Houston permit your fireplace or chimney job needs.

  • What are Artex Masonry and Fireplace's hours in Houston?

    Google lists 14103 Owens Road as open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and closed Sunday. The website does not advertise emergency service. Call (281) 570-9408 for a free written, itemized estimate.

  • What areas and jobs does Artex Masonry and Fireplace cover?

    The site names Houston, Richmond, Katy and Deer Park, and also has a Friendswood page. Jobs include new masonry, direct vent, wood, gas and electric fireplaces, chimney crown, cap and flashing repair, tuckpointing, relining, brick and block work, stone veneer and outdoor kitchens with pizza ovens. No warranty or financing terms are stated, so ask for both in writing.

  • Is Artex Masonry and Fireplace Installation licensed and insured?

    We checked 0 of 1 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.

  • What areas does Artex Masonry and Fireplace Installation serve?

    Houston. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.

  • Does Artex Masonry and Fireplace Installation offer emergency service?

    Emergency availability is not listed for this company. If you need an urgent call-out, check the ranking for companies that do list it.

  • What warranty do they offer?

    Warranty terms are not on file. Ask for them in writing before work starts.

  • How was this profile built?

    Credentials come from issuing authorities, ratings from the company's Google Business Profile with the date we read them, and the editorial take from our own review of estimates, warranty documents and public feedback. Anything the business told us is labelled as reported.

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About This Business Profile

Last reviewed
November 2026
Profile last updated
November 11, 2026
Google review data updated
November 4, 2026
Sources checked
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Licensed and insured, general liability and workers compensation (reported only)
Sponsorship status
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