Cen-Tex Fireplace Solutions

12/23/2025

We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!! We will be closed for the holidays and open back up on Monday January 5th at 9am. Thank you for another successful year.

11/13/2025

We would like to thank the Central Texas community for another amazing year!!!! We have not had to advertise or "beg" for work on social media in 5 years now and every year we fill up our schedule earlier and earlier in the season. We apologize if we can not get to you this year but wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!!!!

09/15/2025

During the fall and winter months its not uncommon for us to be booked out 2-4 months so we have added a 2nd residential service van to hopefully cut down on lead times. Plus we are proud to say that we still are only charging what are overhead is for residential service as a thank you to our community. Our NFPA level 2 camera inspections start at only $200. To view all our pricing please visit our website or click the link below.

Service & Product Prices | centexfireplacesolutions.com https://centexfireplacesolutions.com/service%2526productprices.html

09/02/2025

We hardly advertise and haven't paid for advertisements since 2021. We have been blessed that our quality of work, pricing, and overall reputation keeps our books filled weeks and sometimes months in advance. But here and then we like to show potential customers our work. This is a before and after of a direct vent gas fireplace the homeowner tried to repair himself and then when he realized it was more then he thought called us. We opened up the wall, completely removed the old system and flue, then installed all new with a custom limestone surround with stone bench and shelf.

07/06/2025

In the 80s and 90s the Superior Heat Form (and other knockoffs) were a very popular fireplace sold and installed in our area. Unfortunately they didn't realize at the time that when installed on an exterior wall the warm air from the fireplace would mix with the cold air in the wall cavity ahd cause condensation to form which rusted out the exterior of the firebox. That then will allow too much heat to escape in the wall cavity and will cause the wood framing to eventually self combust (a process known as pyrolysis) if you have this model fireplace in your home please have a professional property inspect it before its too late. The walls around your actual fire will look fine. Its the exterior wall that you can only see when a professional knows how to get a camera through the air duct that will expose the damage. If your home was built in the 70s, 80s, or 90s and your firebox is steel and you have 2-4 round tubes in the throat right below the damper where the air gets heated prior to coming out in the room then you have a Heat Foam.

01/30/2025

Due to being more cost effective and easier to install, most homes built in the last 30 years have what's called a prefab or factory fireplace. They are extremely popular in our area and mostly what we install on all new homes at the builders request. However, like all fireplaces they too must be maintained and routinely inspected. The flue pipe is usually just a stainless steel inner with a galvanized sheet metal outer running up through a wood framed pipe chase (chimney). Unfortunately, a lot of builders want to save a buck and hire an untrained installer who doesn't know current fireplace code. To make it worse we are said to say that local building inspectors also are not up to date on fireplace code. On a weekly basis we find flue pipe running through an attic that is too close to the wood framing. Left ignored in time that will cause a home fire. Everyone thinks it won't happen to them until it's too late. We offer NFPA Level 2 camera inspections starting at $200 plus tax. After overhead we make very little if any off our inspection fee. It is our way of saying thank you to the Central Texas community for helping us grow to the point we are at today. Call 254-493-9505 or email [email protected] to book your inspection today.

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/gwinnett-county-total-loss-house-fire-prompts-reminder-fireplace-maintenance?

A single mom and her two kids are out of a home after the house they were renting in Lawrenceville burned up in a fire Wednesday.

11/28/2024

We would like to wish our Central Texas community a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. Nothing says fall like watching football with a full belly of turkey next to the fireplace. We will reopen Monday morning at 9am. If your fireplace wasn't turkey day ready we still have a handful of chimney inspection/ sweep and new gas log install appointments available before Christmas.

11/22/2024

Although winter got off to a late start, the chilly air is here and appointments are filling fast. Call 254-493-9505 to book a fireplace inspection/sweep today to ensure your chimney is Santa ready!!!

05/02/2024

Are you tired of staring at a pile of ashes or soot stained brick? We can add a glass door to your fireplace and easily update the look of your living room. Glass doors are custom made to fit any style fireplace and come in multiple styles and colors. We are a proud Portland Willamette & Ironhaus dealer. All doors are made in Montana. Click the link below to see their options and/or call us to discuss possibilities.

https://portlandwillamette.com/

https://ironhaus.com/product-list/fireplace-doors-by-ironhaus

03/24/2024

12/24/2023

We are proud to be a Jotul wood stove dealer. Jotul has been around since 1853 and is the world's oldest stove manufacturer. All models sold in America are made in Gorham, Maine. Jotul is the stove that other manufacturers try to emulate. Jotul"s fusion technology eliminates the need for a bypass damper so you get a clean efficient burn from the first spark till the last ember. Noone wants to have to constantly monitor the temperature in the catalyst chamber and have to "shift gears" thoughout the burn. With a Jotul, you start your fire, and then add a log or two every 8-10 hours as needed. It's that simple. Plus the F500 V3 OSLO qualifies for the 30% tax rebate credit. Contact us today for more information.

12/03/2023

Another Central Texas home is ready for whatever winter has to throw at them. Tired of buying or chopping wood only to loose half of the heat up the flue? Contact us about installing either an Ironstrike wood burning insert into your masonry fireplace or a Jotul freestanding wood stove. Many models qualify for the tax credit and can produce up to 100,000 BTUs per hour.

https://www.jotul.com/products/wood

https://ironstrike.us.com/product-category/fireplace-inserts/