I trusted fellow Yelpers when trying to locate a fireplace/chimney cleaner. I'm grateful to them…read morefor helping me find Elite Fireplace! THANK YOU! It's so difficult today to find trustworthy, reliable, dependable, and professional businesses that provide superior customer service and, what my husband refers to as, "squared away" people. At the time I scheduled the appointment, the lady who booked it, gave me all the details, including the cost, and what would be inclusive in that cost. Although I scheduled the appointment, I had to work so my husband greeted Anthony when he got to our home. While I was at work, my husband was sending me text messages about Anthony, how much he liked him, how professional, articulate and smart he was. My husband is not a subject matter expert when it comes to fireplaces or chimneys, however he is a retired engineer, and has a strong family history of working with and for multiple companies and people directly involved in "the trades." Because of this, everything that Anthony went over with my husband, was on point. Anthony and the company he represents, has integrity. This is another quality we don't get from businesses or companies today. Everything went as promised by the person that scheduled my appointment. We had a full report by the time Anthony left with pictures and costs for each item that was suggested. Anthony also strongly encouraged us to not use our fireplace! We love fires, but continued use, in the current state of the fireplace, could pose a safety risk. Most people wouldn't want to pay the cost for the inspection, but it was worth every single penny to us! Our home was built in 1947, and has probably not had many if any repairs at all. Note to the owner: I am sure you treat your team wonderfully well, but please continue to do so. Staff members like Anthony are difficult to find. I've been managing healthcare operations for most of my career and people like Anthony, not necessarily fireplace technicians, but in the workforce as a whole, are few and far between when it comes to representatives of your company.

Our 'chimney sweep' aka service tech Joseph was awesome. He…read morewas quick and thorough and left our fireplace thoroughly cleaned. I appreciated Elite sending me a photo of Joseph with an arrival time. (Safety first!). We also got a very thorough inspection of the fireplace, chimney, and chimney cap, with photos. Joseph spent a good 20 minutes explaining each point, what it meant, how to fix, etc. We were really impressed with the level of service and thoroughness. Will definitely use this company again.

I've been looking for a company to replace my existing wood burning fireplace with a new gas insert…read moreas I was tired of dealing with the mess of wood and ash, so I sent a request to California Mantel & Fireplace and was promptly put in touch with Sam (sales rep) who scheduled some time to come out and see what they could do. Sam was great to speak with and he answered all of my questions and gave me what I thought was a reasonable quote (given all the increased taxes and tariffs due to the Trump administration ripping off Americans!!) and scheduled time for them to come and install a new gas insert. The installers were quick and professional and did a good job installing the new gas insert, everything looks great and the fire is warm. :)

For reference, I am located in Orange County, CA (Southern California). CA Mantel and Fireplace…read moreserves more areas than just Sacramento area These guys are the BEST! I needed my 3 gas fireplaces serviced, so I requested a recommendation from the manufacturer. Michael from CA Mantel & Fireplace contacted me to schedule. Michael made scheduling super easy and convenient. On the day of service, Charles and Omar arrived on time. They were super courteous, informative, efficient and clean. They listened to my concerns and answered any questions I had. They had great knowledge about my units and performed the service wonderfully. Price was very reasonable too! I'm so happy to know I have a company like CA Mantel and Fireplace to turn to when I need to service my gas fireplaces! Thanks guys!

Zack did a great job. Fast and efficient. He put cloth on floor and gave good explanation on use…read moreof fireplace.

For some projects, it's best to go with the specialists! We wanted to replace our wood burning…read morefireplace with either a propane or electric insert, and we are so glad we hired Pacific Hearth & Home. We pursued DIY, buying a unit online and hiring our own electrician/plumber/handyman and shopped the local fireplace shops. Jersey came to our place early in the process and made recommendations/sent three different quotes as we thought through our options. After going to their beautiful new showroom and considering his recommendations for features and aesthetics (particularly choosing one with a maximum glass viewing area vs framing trim to fit the opening), we ultimately decided on the Regency Ei33 Electric. We got a courtesy reminder the day before the technicians were scheduled to come. Zach and Tevin arrived on time and were friendly, courteous and professional. They were also very good-natured about our barky dogs! The result is better than we ever expected- so beautiful and realistic. You would never think it was an after-market insert. Go with the pros in this kind of project! For some projects, it's best to go with the specialists! We wanted to replace our wood burning fireplace with either a propane or electric insert, and we are so glad we hired Pacific Hearth & Home. We pursued DIY, buying a unit online and hiring our own electrician/plumber/handyman and shopped the local fireplace shops. Jersey came to our place early in the process and made recommendations/sent three different quotes as we thought through our options. After going to their beautiful new showroom and considering his recommendations for features and aesthetics (particularly choosing one with a maximum glass viewing area vs framing trim to fit the opening), we ultimately decided on the Regency Ei33 Electric. We got a courtesy reminder the day before the technicians were scheduled to come. Zach and Tevin arrived on time and were friendly, courteous and professional. They were also very good-natured about our barky dogs! The result is better than we ever expected- so beautiful and realistic. You would never think it was an after-market insert. Go with the pros in this kind of project!

Easy staff to work with. Took the time to understand our needs and wants in a custom fireplace. The…read morefloor had lots of options on display. We found just the right option for us with a few added tailored options for the perfect fireplace. The installation went smoothly and it works fantastic. Kicks out lots of heat with the variable speed blower. Very nice looking flame. From sales to purchase to service to price all went extremely well.

Custom Fireside about 10 years ago replaced our wood-burning fireplace with a gas fireplace. We had…read morea minor hiccup a few weeks after it was installed. CF quickly jumped on it and we hadn't had any problems since. Then, a few weeks ago, our remote seemed not to work not to mention the unit itself unit was filthy. CF's tech, Will Nuezca, showed up right on time and within minutes had us up, running and with a clean unit that looks and runs like new. As an added benefit, Will took a chatty but professional approach to his task explaining what he was doing and why as he went along. Worth every nickel we spent.

Will Nuezca did a fantastic job thorough and complete would recommend any friend or neighborread more

We have had our gas fireplace from custom fireside for about 15 years and love it. I had scheduled…read morea maintenance on and the service tech was named I cannot tell you how happy we are with his work. He was very pleasant and did an absolutely wonderful job. Thank you so much, Leonard

On September 16, I open a new Yelp project looking for someone to install a fireplace cover (glass…read moredoors, metal screen, etc.). I'm not picky about what kind--I just need something to keep my cats out of the fireplace. Den Defenders responds right away, "We can definitely help with that!" They send a technician named Joseph to my home a week later, and he recommends that I go with custom glass doors. He says he'll send a quote within a few days. He doesn't. Now it's October, and a couple of weeks have gone by with no word from Den Defenders. I try giving them a call. The friendly woman on the phone seems shocked I haven't received a quote yet and promises to have Joseph give me a call later that afternoon. He doesn't. Over the next couple of weeks, I try calling a few times. Nobody answers. My voicemails go unreturned. Fast forward to the morning of November 6, 11:02 a.m., when I get a text from "Josh" at Den Defenders. ("Josh" is in quotes because, as I learned later, these texts are AI generated.) It says, "One of our inspectors met with you earlier this year about your chimney project. Just wanted to check if you're still considering it." 'Well, yes, Josh," I think to myself. 'I *am* still considering it.' That's why I've been calling. I text "Josh" back, explaining that I still haven't received my quote. He says he'll look into it. (Again, while I don't know this yet, "Josh" is a robot and will say anything to appease me.) A few days later, I get another text from Den Defenders. This time: "To qualify for these rebates, your chimney or fireplace project must be completed by December 31st." I think, 'Wow. I would *love* for my project to be done by December 31st. In fact, I would have loved for it to be done already! Alas, I still haven't received a QUOTE.' I call, and I call, and I call. It is now December. Sacramento is steeped in its 15th consecutive day of fog. Temperatures haven't left the 40s in days. It would be lovely to use my fireplace right about now. I am starting to wonder if Joseph is avoiding me on purpose. Beginning to think that I am an incompetent husband incapable of managing even a small project around the house, my wife picks up the phone. Of course, this time, somebody at Den Defenders *actually* answers. (She calls from her phone, which gives some credence to my avoiding-me-on-purpose theory.) Anyway, after talking to my wife, a wonderful gentleman named Steven actually--finally--sends the quote. It's going to be $2,795 dollars for custom glass doors. I'm elated. At this point, I'll pay anything. My credit card is in-hand. But, wait. There's no link to pay the deposit. I call to ask for further instructions. There's no answer. I call again, there's no answer. I leave voicemails. Nobody returns them. I wonder, to this day, if anybody ever listens to them at all. My wife calls again, and Steven picks up on the first ring. He says there's been a problem: apparently, he was "never supposed to send that quote." We ask why, and he's cryptic. He says he'll call us back when he finds out more. He doesn't. It is now December 15. It has been three months since Den Defenders told me they could "definitely" do this project. Our Christmas stockings hang on the mantle, but instead of the brilliant glow of flames flickering through a tempered glass door, all I see is a thick slab of cardboard duct taped across the opening of the fireplace. Desperate, I try calling one more time. It must be a Christmas miracle, because somebody actually answers. I beg. I plead. I am not religious, but I pray. I'll give anything if Den Defenders will just let me pay for these godforsaken doors. I'll do anything to end this months-long nightmare. Rosann, the woman on the phone, is pleasant and apologetic. She tells me that Steven is unavailable. That Joseph is out sick. That she's actually from a different location and isn't quite sure what's going on. That she'll get back to me when she has some answers. Within the hour, I get a text: "After speaking to my team, we are unable to get a glass set for your unit." So now, here I sit. My den? Undefended. My wife? Disappointed. My resolve? Stronger than ever. There *will* be doors on my fireplace, but it won't be Den Defenders who installs them. TLDR: Den Defenders strung me along for months just to tell me they couldn't do the project--even after sending me a quote for the work. Two stars because the people we interacted with were nice enough, but I can't recommend reaching out to this company for any kind of custom project.

Shoutout Juan for smooth and clean install. Finished in 2.5…read morehours, kept work area clean and communicated process when arrived. Order process smooth, completed in-person consultation and scheduled install, exactly what we wanted.

Stan restored the interior of my stove when no other local repair would even look at it. When…read moresomething went out he cames and replaced what I needed with good parts, expert advice & high quality knowledgeable and efficient service. Thanks!

Stan and his co-worker first came out to try and save a probably 30+ year old pellet stove. When…read morethat didn't work, they assisted when I got a new one and came out again when I thought I was having a problem with it. I would definitely use them again. Awesome company!

Sharing an update to show how successful Nick was at matching the existing brickwork, truly…read moreamazing! Thank you, Nick!

Nick was referred to me and we are very happy with the quality of the work done. We have a brick…read moreplanter that is next to the driveway, and after 30 years of clipping the corners with the car tires, it was falling apart. See for yourself in the attached pictures.

I'm a big fan of Den Defenders. From scheduling an appointment, to the meeting, and ultimately…read moreinstallation of the door, these guys are fabulous. I love my door and Pedro Barrera was awesome. I highly recommend them if you're looking for a sleek and secure security door.

I recently purchase a security door and Pedro Barrera installed it. Pedro does great work and…read morequality work. He is very thorough and very friendly.

Highly recommend. We called and the owner Joe was so helpful. They were able to come out within…read morejust a couple of days. We met Christian the technician who did out initial inspection. He was friendly and professional. We had quotes from other companies that were much higher. Joe was so honest and helpful!! He was very patient explaining everything to us. Christian was so kind and friendly. We can now use our fireplace for the first time in 7 years! Chimney cleaned and repaired! Thank you so much Aloha team!!

We have never used our fireplace since moving into our home in 2021 and finally decided to get it…read moreproperly inspected. I'm so glad we reached out to Joe because he taught us so much about our fireplace and chimney! He explained exactly what we'd need to do to get our fireplace up and running, but was also very transparent about what we don't need to keep costs low. We really appreciated his honesty, professionalism, and friendliness! We ended up not moving forward with the project due to our own budget constraints, but whenever we are ready, we will for sure be reaching out to Joe to help us with the job.