About The Chimney Guy Fireplace and Patio in Gun Barrel City, TX
Family-Owned Fireplace and Outdoor Living Specialists Serving Northeast Texas
The Chimney Guy Fireplace and Patio is a family-owned business serving homeowners throughout Gun Barrel City and Northeast Texas with chimney services, fireplace installation, outdoor kitchens, patios, pergolas, and complete outdoor living solutions. Robert, the owner, has worked in the industry since 2000 and established the company in 2014. What began as a chimney-focused business has grown into a full-service provider specializing in creating safe, comfortable, and functional indoor and outdoor spaces.
Two generations work in the business, and Robert personally trains every member of the team. This hands-on approach ensures consistency across installations, maintenance, and customer service. When you work with The Chimney Guy, you're working with a team that operates according to the same standards and practices Robert has refined over two decades in the field.
The company holds certifications with the Certified Good Contractors List and memberships with the Hearth Patio and BBQ Association, Cedar Creek Chamber of Commerce, and East Texas Builders Association. All chimney and fireplace work follows NFPA 211 standards, the National Fire Protection Association code that governs chimney construction and maintenance. This isn't just industry best practice—it's the foundation of every installation and service call.
You'll find a showroom in Gun Barrel City where you can explore fireplace options, outdoor kitchen components, grills, and patio design ideas. The team works with you from initial design conversations through installation and ongoing maintenance, offering the kind of personalized attention that builds long-term relationships with homeowners across the region.
Reach out to discuss your fireplace or outdoor living project and learn how the team can help bring your vision to life.
Chimney Expertise That Expanded Into Complete Outdoor Living Solutions
The business started with a focus on chimney services—inspections, cleaning, repairs, and installations. That foundation in chimney systems gave the company deep knowledge of fireplace safety, ventilation requirements, and the structural considerations that affect heating appliances. As customers asked about upgrading their fireplaces, adding outdoor fireplaces, and creating complete outdoor living spaces, the service offerings grew to meet those needs.
Today, the company designs and installs outdoor kitchens with built-in grills, countertops, and storage; constructs patios and pergolas that extend usable living space; and provides everything from gas log sets to full masonry fireplaces. The same attention to detail that governs chimney work—proper clearances, ventilation, weatherproofing, material selection—carries through to every outdoor project.
Northeast Texas weather demands durable materials and thoughtful design. Summer heat requires shaded outdoor spaces and ventilation considerations for outdoor kitchens. Winter use of fireplaces and outdoor fire features means proper installation that handles temperature fluctuations and moisture. The team's experience with both indoor fireplace systems and outdoor construction gives them perspective on how structures perform across seasons.
The company serves an 80-mile radius from Gun Barrel City, including Tyler, Athens, Lindale, Corsicana, Palestine, Jacksonville, Mabank, Seven Points, Tool, Eustace, Kemp, Malakoff, Kaufman, Canton, Wills Point, Terrell, Forney, Ennis, Mineola, Rockwall, Waxahachie, Mesquite, Rowlett, Garland, Dallas, Richardson, Plano, Irving, Grand Prairie, and Arlington. This regional presence means the team understands local building conditions and can schedule service calls across a wide area with dependable timing and responsive communication.
Premium Products, Industry Standards, and Personalized Service
The company's reputation centers on honesty, quality workmanship, and building relationships that last beyond a single project. Robert's training philosophy means every team member approaches installations and service with the same standards. You're not getting a different experience depending on who shows up—the entire team operates from the same playbook.
The showroom gives you a chance to see products in person, ask questions about materials and installation processes, and work through design ideas with someone who understands both the technical requirements and the aesthetic goals. Whether you're planning an outdoor kitchen, replacing a gas log set, addressing a chimney issue, or designing a complete patio and pergola setup, the conversation starts with understanding what you want the space to do and how you'll actually use it.
Certified and insured, with all chimney work performed to NFPA 211 national standards
Family-owned and operated since 2014, with two generations in the business
Robert has trained every team member personally and has worked in the industry since 2000
Member of the Hearth Patio and BBQ Association and East Texas Builders Association
Serving Gun Barrel City and communities throughout Northeast Texas within an 80-mile radius
Visit the showroom to explore fireplace and outdoor living options, or contact the team to schedule an estimate for your next home improvement project. Whether you need chimney service, a new fireplace, or a complete outdoor kitchen and patio, you'll work with a team that handles every detail from design through installation and maintenance.