First of all, This review is based on help they offered not their actual work. I called him in…read moresearch of someone who could help me with my brick and mortor chimney that has structural issues. While they do not offer the type of service they required, they were very polite and spent some timme listening to me on the phone, then directed me to someone who is a specialist in the field. I can't fully explain how helpful this was. I would certainly be contacting them back if I need any of the services they do offer in the future.

Burnie's crew arrived this morning and due to all the rain, they could not do the chimney…read moreinspection and cleaning but mentioned they may be able to get back later today. They called and were able to come back and do the inspection and chimney cleaning. They were very thorough and explained everything they needed to do. Ended up ordering new gas logs and pan to replace the current set up. Punctual, efficient and respectful service! Highly recommend this company and will use them for my annual inspection. Thanks for the great service

I have been doing business with the warm hearth fireside store for well over 15 years. Debbie…read moreprovides amazing customer service and is so knowledgeable and helpful. In the past, I have purchased beautiful fireplace tools, screens, gas log sets and equipment for not only my indoor fireplaces but outdoor ones as well. I recently needed to replace my fireplace surround, and Debbie put me in touch with an independent contractor who installed the finished product. It turned out great, except after a few uses. I noticed there was some paint damage to the powder coating. Because it's under warranty, Debbie has been so helpful & has served as the conduit with the company who made this custom surround and has arranged for it to be uninstalled and sent back so the paint can be repaired at no cost to me. This is amazing! I cannot recommend this business highly enough. They will meet any and all fireplace needs, as well as grilling & BBQ equipment. Such a gem to have in La Mesa.

Very satisfied with the cast iron stove I purchased from the Las Mesa store. Carla was kind,…read moreinformative, and professional.

Kyle has now provided inspections for both our new home and our old home. Both times he provided…read moresuperior service - he helped educate us on the kind of chimneys we have and what to monitor for, as well as the conditions of our logs. He checked for gas leaks around the fireplace with a simple sensor that would beep irregularly if gas was detected. He also took helpful photos of any problematic areas so we could see it for ourselves and keep for our records. And a bonus, while we were chatting he gently swept and reorganized our fireplace so make it look so tidy! Definitely no upsell during any of this. Just a kind and competent human being trying to make this world a safer place. THANK YOU SO MUCH SWEDE!

I called Swede after noticing the many 5-star Yelp reviews. Terri returned my call and spent far…read moremore time discussing my options than I had anticipated. She pulled up my house from street view, and we talked about the specifics of my non-functioning fire place and chimney. I was very impressed with not only her thorough knowledge of the mechanics of fire places (she immediately understood my problem) but in the lack of a "hard sell" that many service providers seem to push. Terri even referred me to another company to get a quote on one of the repair options that Swede does not offer. This was so that I could get a very clear idea of what I was looking at, both cost-wise and service-wise. Do not hesitate to use Swede. Five enthusiastic stars for customer service. This is the way all small, family-owed businesses should be run!

I called Best Appliance Service on a Saturday when my washing machine stopped working. I was…read moresurprised when Vlad responded immediately and came out the same day. He was upfront, honest, and transparent from the very first conversation about costs. I hate dealing with home repairs because so many companies take advantage of women, but that was not the case with Best Appliance Service. Vlad spent over an hour diagnosing the issue and could have easily pushed a costly repair. Instead, he recommended just buying a brand new washer based on what it would cost for him to fix it. He even fixed my microwave door, charged only the diagnostic fee, and followed up by sending links to washer recommendations. Finding a trustworthy business in 2026 is rare, but Vlad was honest, kind, and professional. He communicated clearly and truly went above and beyond. I will absolutely use Best Appliance Service again for any appliance repairs in the future.

Amazing communication, clear and upfront without automatic forms as part of the initial response…read more Timely and professional, took his time to diagnose the issue, review the diagrams and get the parts. Reasonable rates and explained the repair in detail. Give them your trusted business.

Our contractor used them for the installation of our Mahm fireplace. They were in and out in no…read moretime and were conscientious of keeping the dust down to a minimum. John the Owner came out the day before to make sure his guys would have everything they needed. Couldn't be happier.

Pesky gas line issue with my fireplace. Farrell's knew exactly what was wrong and quickly fixed the…read moreproblem. Courteous, prompt and fair pricing. Prior to calling Farrell's, I had 2 contractors look at my fireplace. Neither knew what was wrong or how to go about fixing the issue. Will go straight to Farrell's for any future fireplace needs, including a rebuild. A+++

Jim, Authentic Fireplaces,, came recommended for quality and did not disappoint. We had our 1911…read morefireplace restored last week. Brandon was first to arrive to set up his bubble. Wow I had no idea how that would be accomplished. Very cool. No dust or debris left behind. He truly is a master of his craft. Setting up, demoing and reconstructing our fireplace. The whole crew was very professional and respectful. We are so happy with the results and can't wait to have a fire Wanted to mention, patience is a virtue with this company. They're extremely busy and scheduling about 8-10 weeks out, but once you're on the schedule, it's worth the wait. Thank you.

Jim is a master of his craft. He is the most professional contractor I have ever worked with. His…read moreknowledge is extensive. If you are patient with him communication style, rest assured he and his crew will give you the attention you deserve when it comes time for them to work on your chimney or fireplace. Exceptional quality and attention to detail at every step of the way.

Great experience with Innovation Gas Fireplace. I called this morning because I needed someone to…read morecheck a gas fireplace in a rental property and was worried it might not even be working since I hadn't looked at it in years. They were able to schedule a technician (Shawn) to come out within about 3 hours, which was incredibly helpful. Shawn arrived on time and was very kind and professional. He carefully inspected everything, explained what was going on with the fireplace, and ended up reinstalling a new remote and receiver to replace the broken one. He also took the time to walk me through how the system works and what I should do going forward to maintain it, which I really appreciated since I had zero experience with this unit. Overall it was fast, professional service and a huge relief to get the fireplace working again. Highly recommend!

I had been searching for someone to make my gas fireplace more user friendly…read more Called IGF and was instantly given a couple great options that could work for me. I chose the remote on and off- which is so easy! I highly recommend it if you have fear of lighting a fire like me. Emailed them photos of my fireplace and a couple weeks later I'm a happy customer. They got my taken care of quickly and within my schedule. I appreciate that they're a local family business too. Highly recommend them for expertise and professionalism. Will now be calling them out annually to keep our fireplace tuned up. Thanks guys!

We loved working with Paul on our fireplace remodel. He was so helpful through the entire process…read moreand helped bring our vision of using decorative ceramic tile into reality. He is clearly very talented with masonry as he was able to pull off this complicated job flawlessly - all in one day. He also does a superb job of keeping the work area sectioned off from the rest of the house. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to spruce up their fireplace.

Paul and his team recently redid our "stock" fireplace and turned it into a beautiful center piece…read morein our home. They were fast and efficient, clean and careful, friendly and professional. We would highly recommend Paul and his team for any work you may be considering. I am so in love with my newly designed fireplace. 10 Stars for sure! I am in awe of the minimal invasion and fantastic workmanship. Thank you, Paul!

Purchased beautiful gas logs from Farrell's. They ordered them and installed them. They look…read moregreat!! Good value, good customer service . I am a satisfied customer.

Tom was so kind and helpful. He knew exactly what was wrong and advised us of the best solution…read more Our fireplace now works great and is beautiful! We highly recommend Farrell's Fireside!

We received the very best prompt service, courtesy honesty and respect from the owner of this…read morebusiness, Jim Slatton. His family owned and operated a fireplace shop / ( started with his father) but he's closed that and down- sized nowadays. An Interesting tidbit is that, years ago, one of their employees experimented and invented the first version of a gas log. Anyway, I researched many companies and options and was very impressed by Jim's quick and respectful response. And, in addition, he works on Saturdays which really works for us because my husband and I both work during the week. from researching, I discovered that apparently, other companies tack on up charges for everything beginning with seaIing off the tube that burns the wood so that it could be converted to gas. Jim does not tack on these Kinds of extra fees although he did recommend that we wait for the seal to dry before going forward the following Week. When he showed us what he had for log choices, he could sense that I would accept one but l wouldn't be 100% happy. So, he told my husband thatI I wouldn't be happy and didn't want to Install the gas logI set he had. I called him and then he came out to install it and surprised me. He had Iooked through his storage warehouse and found the exact color and size that I preferred and had wanted. Our experience with Jim was, by far, the most down-to- earth, honest and prompt. Jim is a highly skilled/ efficient and kind professional whose expertise was highly appreciated and valued. His prices are fair and quite easonable and he does not add any unnecessary "up charges" like other ' companies in the area seem to charge. Excellent experience. Highest recommendation!

My family and I needed our fireplace serviced/repaired. Jim was polite, knowledgable, clean, and…read morevery helpful; a true professional! He was responsive with timely communications, and he kindly answered all my questions. We are so happy to now have a fully functioning fireplace. I would definitely recommend North County Fireplace Services and plan to contact them whenever we need future maintenance/repairs.