Lone Star Glass

What Lone Star Glass does

Lone Star Glass Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned glass services contractor headquartered in Houston, Texas, founded in 1973 by Lupe Ramirez and Joe D. Creswell. The company fabricates, installs, and replaces glass for three end markets: residential (windows, mirrors, shower enclosures, tabletops, specialty glass), commercial (storefronts, Herculite doors, architectural glass, interior partitions), and automotive (windshield repair and replacement, including vintage vehicles and heavy machinery). Operations are delivered through three physical locations — two in Houston (Bissonnet St. and Hammerly Blvd.) and one in El Campo, TX — supplemented by website and phone-based lead capture with free on-site estimates.

The underlying technology stack is service- and craft-oriented rather than software-driven. Differentiated capabilities include custom glass fabrication (partitions, shower enclosures, tabletops, specialty cuts) and OEM-certified auto glass installation using LYNX Services, PPG, and PPG ProStars standards. There is no disclosed proprietary software, API, or platform product; the "technology" is the company's certified technician base, OEM material access, and 150+ years of combined trade experience across the founding family lineage.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and direct-to-SMB, with revenue generated from one-time transactional service jobs (installation, repair, replacement). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; senior and military discounts are offered. Customer acquisition relies on local brand reputation, three physical offices, phone contact, a basic website, and a Facebook presence. No recurring contracts, enterprise accounts, e-commerce, or external capital are involved, and ownership remains within the Ramirez family after a 2015 succession from the founder to his three sons.

Name

Lone Star Glass

Legal name

Lone Star Glass Inc.

Website

https://lonestarglass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lone Star Glass is a third-generation, family-owned glass services contractor in Houston and El Campo, Texas, serving residential, commercial, and automotive customers with installation, repair, and custom fabrication since 1973.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Glass Installation & Repair Services

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815), Automotive Glass Replacement Shops (811122), Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Glass & Glazing Repair (Single-pane, Insulated Glass Unit replacement) (HSAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tempered & Heat-Strengthened Safety Glass (IMADAHAD), Decorative, Patterned & Privacy Glass (Frosted/Textured/Colored) (IMADAHAG)

Keywords

• Residential glass installation
• Commercial glass services
• Auto glass replacement
• Custom shower enclosures
• Specialty glass fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Glass Services Revenue: Service-based revenue from residential, commercial, and automotive glass installation and replacement services. Includes custom fabrication, repair, and replacement services. One-time service transactions with free estimates driving customer acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lone Star Glass is a Houston-based glass contractor providing residential, commercial, and automotive glass installation, replacement, and repair services. Core offerings include custom glass fabrication for shower enclosures, mirrors, tabletops, specialty glass, storefronts, Herculite doors, office partitions, and safety partitions. The company also offers windshield repair and replacement using OEM-quality materials and certified automotive technicians.

Product overview

Lone Star Glass is a glass contracting business that offers a portfolio of distinct service offerings rather than a single unified product. The company provides seven main service categories: Residential Glass (window replacements, custom glass fabrication, solar screens), Mirrors (installation, replacement, custom designs), Specialty Glass (tabletops, beveled glass, handrails, custom cuts), Shower Doors (frameless and framed enclosures), Commercial Glass (storefronts, Herculite doors, architectural glass), Auto Glass (windshield repair/replacement, OEM materials), and Glass Partitions (custom safety partitions for businesses and rideshares). Services are delivered through custom fabrication and professional installation, with free estimates and satisfaction guarantees across all offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Glass Full-service residential glass replacement including double-pane insulated glass replacement, windowpane glass, broken mirror replacement, tabletop glass, glass shelving, picture frame glass, solar screens, and residential solar solutions. Targeted at homeowners in the Houston metro area.
• Mirrors Mirror installation, removal, disposal, and replacement services including antique mirror replacements, wall mirrors, commercial mirrors, gym mirrors, foyer mirrors, framed mirrors, vanity mirrors, fireplace mirrors, and custom bathroom mirrors. Serves residential and commercial customers.
• Specialty Glass Custom specialty glass products including patterned glass, beveled glass, custom-cut tabletops, custom mirrors, glass wine cellars, handrails, balcony glass, handrail glass, custom sandblasting, tinted glass, laminated glass, Low-E glass replacement, and mirrorpane. Serves residential and commercial customers with bespoke glass needs.
• Shower Doors Custom frameless shower door installation and replacement services including frameless inline shower enclosures, 90-degree shower units, framed shower enclosures, tub enclosures, frameless glass bathtub screens, and bathtub sliding glass doors in both frameless and framed styles. Targeted at homeowners upgrading bathrooms.
• Commercial Glass Commercial glass services including glass replacement, storefront glass, glass cut to size, architectural glass, commercial doors, Herculite doors, interior office partitions, commercial tint, brake metal, and mirrors. Targeted at commercial property owners and businesses in the Houston metro area.
• Auto Glass

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Glass AssociationminorOthersIndustry association membership for glass contractors providing certification and industry standards alignment.
• LYNX ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnician certification program ensuring standardized, high-quality auto glass repair and replacement services.
• PPGcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuto glass manufacturer certification. Technicians certified in PPG and PPG ProStars for auto glass replacement using OEM-quality materials.
• PPG ProStarscoreTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced certification program for automotive glass replacement services ensuring professional installation standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Auto Glass Now: Regional auto glass repair and replacement chain competing for the same windshield and side-glass work that is one of Lone Star's three core segments. Comparable on insurance-claim handling and mobile service.
• The Glass Guru: Franchise network providing residential and commercial glass repair, replacement, and restoration services. Direct competitor for window, shower, mirror, and specialty glass work in the same mid-size market tier.
• Glass Doctor: Neighborly franchise brand offering residential, commercial, and auto glass repair and replacement. Operates a multi-location franchise model across Texas that directly competes for the same homeowner and SMB customer base as Lone Star Glass.
• Mister Glass: Texas-based glass services provider covering residential, commercial, and auto glass across the DFW and broader Texas market. Closely comparable on service mix and custom fabrication capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Safelite AutoGlass: National auto glass replacement leader and dominant insurance-network provider. Competes head-on with Lone Star's auto glass segment and is the primary scale competitor in the windshield category.

Others

• National Glass Association: Industry trade association setting certification standards and providing education for glass contractors. Lone Star is already a member and benefits from NGA's certification framework.
• Glass.com: Lead-generation marketplace that connects consumers and businesses with local glass service providers. Functionally comparable as an alternative customer acquisition channel and competitive threat to organic local acquisition.

Regional players

• Absolute Glassworks: Texas glass services provider specializing in custom shower enclosures, mirrors, and residential glass. Comparable on specialty fabrication and direct-to-consumer service model.
• Apex Glass & Mirror: Houston-based full-service glass company providing residential window replacement, commercial storefronts, and custom shower enclosures. Closely comparable local competitor in the same metro footprint.
• Houston Glass & Mirror: Houston-area glass contractor offering residential, commercial, and custom shower services. Direct local competitor with overlapping service lines and customer geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LoneStarGlassHouston
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lone-star-glass

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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