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    Insert looks incredible- and effectively warms our home.
    Eliot G.

    From the first phone call to the final installation, Ted, Ryan and the entire team at Summit provided an exceptional and enjoyable experience. Our family was looking to add a gas fireplace insert to our home in Alameda. Ted took the time to fully understand our needs and likes, and recommended a unit that matched them spot on. he patiently answered all of our questions and made thoughtful suggestions as we landed a decision. It truly seemed like the entire team cared about as as if we were friends or family. Things were installed on time and under budget - which was a major surprise and delight for us. We're thrilled with the final result- it looks perfect and and effectively warms our home (and heart). Can't stress enough how much we enjoyed the service experience along the way. Highly recommend.

    Gorgeous custom fireplace doors.
    Michael Y.

    Our Family Room fireplace had an old large wood-burning insert that we wanted to replace with a natural gas log set and doors. After a lot of research for a reputable fireplace consultant/contractor, Summit Fireplace looked promising. We're so glad we went with them. Ted and his team were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He was very patient with my (many) questions. It turned out we needed a custom fireplace door due to our unusual size opening and shape. We couldn't be happier with how the custom doors look! Ted is an excellent communicator and personable too. He'll be the first person we contact if we ever do anything to our other fireplace.

    Our fireplace
    Elizabeth H.

    We love our gas fireplace! The folks at Summit were a pleasure to work with. Ted helped us choose a model at the showroom and was very helpful. When it came time for the install, the electrical, plumbing, and unit install was all coordinated via Ted at Summit and went extremely smoothly - everyone showed up when they said they would and finished their work within the timeframe estimated. The whole project was completed ahead of time and we're very happy with the work they did. Would highly recommend!

    Valor G3.5 with Murino glass rocks and vintage iron surround.
    David S.

    After having a bad experience with the sales staff at a fireplace store in Dublin, I found Summit to be a nice relief. Ryan and Ted were awesome all along - not just during the initial sales and install phase, but even months after when I needed a little help. I hope their business does well because they are a true asset to Castro Valley and an example for others to follow. I added photos of my install which turned out amazing! This is the Valor G3.5 series with the Murino glass kit, fluted black liners, and vintage iron surround. Summit also installed the wall-mounted control switch and that adds a nice touch. The unit comes with a wireless remote too but I hate clutter so it's nice to have the simplicity of pressing one button on a wall switch to light the fireplace!

    Before.

    We spoke to a few different shops and, while Summit wasn't the cheapest, they were competitive on price and we got a better feeling from dealing with Ted. He took several calls and a FaceTime session to look at our setup and recommend things that would look right with our livingroom. We also booked the plumbing for the gas line and electrical through him after receiving a few quotes there as well. They were able to install right before Thanksgiving and that team did a great job as well. Highly recommend!

    fireplace install

    Ted, Ryan and team did an amazing job on my fireplace. I had a very specific electric fireplace that I wanted to use (240v) and Ted and Ryan worked with me to make it a reality. Ryan did a thorough inspection and was confident we could flush mount the fireplace with the 240v wiring for a high output electric fireplace. I highly recommend Summit.

    After
    Marisol H.

    This summer we replaced our old, dated fireplace with a gas insert. Ted was really helpful in walking us through our options. His crew was timely, and took time to cover all of our furniture and floors (so as not to get them dirty). Now that the cold has arrived, we are so happy that we made this change and are really enjoying the ease and warmth of our new fireplace.

    Finished product.
    Michelle F.

    You won't be disappointed! Great service, communication, execution and experience! Although I knew my "vision" I didn't know all the options that came with getting a gas fireplace insert. The Summit team were great in their guidance, showing me all price point options (vs just the higher one), reviewing the process and answering all of my questions. During any visits or work, we felt safe with the COVID precautions and appreciated their sensitivity to coming into our home. All suppliers were quick to reach out to me, arrive on time and do their thing so I could get the end result-- my fireplace :). During the pre-lim measurements visit, I appreciated the open dialogue around what a standard fireplace would look like so I decided to get a custom build on the measurement side. All in all, couldn't be happier with the end result and entire experience getting there.

    Heidi S.

    For the record, this review is way overdue! My husband and I went all over the east bay searching for a new gas fireplace for our reno. We came across lots of 'used car salesman' types and weren't really feeling the experience. The last place we stopped that day was Summit. Ted was helpful, answered all of our questions and without pressure. We went home that night and consulted with our contractor on the unit, verified the size, and ordered the next day. Overall, we had a very positive experience. Ryan even came out in the middle of a rainstorm to replace a part on our flue! These guys are great and we highly recommend.

    Insert fireplace

    Fantastic service... Ted helped me understand my options after viewing my old fireplace that was completely outdated and hazardous... Ted and team were able to meet my time constraints, budget and I was able to get what I wanted... The service team worked in the pouring rain, but took a complex install and made it look good... I highly recommend...

    We were really happy with how our fireplace turned out. They did cosmetic work and it turned out great! The order process took awhile but they told us that upfront so it wasn't a big deal. They were very detail oriented and communicated well.

    Custom fireplace done by Summit
    Mark H.

    Summit just finished a very custom fireplace installation for us, and we are delighted with the final product as well as the really great service we got all along the way. We have a very unique mid century modern house. It is a place that called for a really dramatic fireplace, because it is the center point of the house, but it also needed to fit in with the character of the house. Ryan (one of the owners) helped us research all of the design options, and with his assistance we mixed and matched components until we came up with something that really fit the place well. I'd recommend Summit to anyone looking for a new fireplace. Whether it's a big custom job or something fairly standard, You'll get great service and a lot of personal attention to help you find exactly what you're looking for. And the quality of installation work will be top notch as well.

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