Martinez Fireplace & Spa

I used him this week to clean my chimney and dryer vent. I hadn't cleaned either since we bought…read morethe place 5 years ago. Dryer vents should be cleaned much most regularly (once a year). Since my vent goes to the roof rather than the side, I didn't want to do it myself. We haven't used the Chimney since we moved in, and with this heat aren't going to for a while, but wanted it done in case we want to in the future. He set a specific time for the appointment, not a "window" time. He was within 5 minutes of that time, even with that little of a delay, he called and let us know. He was quick and efficient, I think to do both took him right around 30 minutes including the paperwork. He was polite and genuinely pleasant to deal with. The pricing was a special he is running, if you check his page, I think it runs till the end of the month. If you need this service and don't want do/can't do it yourself, I would absolutely recommend him.

If you need your chimney swept or your dryer vent cleaned, Kern County Chimney Sweeping is who you…read moreneed to call! Jimmie Brooks is professional, on time and has very clean equipment! Thanks for cleaning 30 years of lint from my dryer vent!

A & R Chimney Sweeps and Supplies

(14 reviews)

I highly recommend this company for dryer vent cleaning service. They had me booked within a…read morereasonable time, they communicated very clearly, the technician was on time, and explained everything so I could understand. I was super happy with their high quality service. They were so professional and I will definitely be a returning customer!

Great people. Excellent service. They've been cleaning my dryer vent for over 15 years. They…read moreinstalled my gas fireplace logs & clean those & chimney every year as well. Highly recommend.

Home Smiles

(1 review)

We contacted this company to inspect and clean our fireplace. Thomas is the company's…read morerepresentative that came out to our home and met with us. He has awesome Customer Service skills.'! He took the time to explain everything to us and actually spent additional time with us because we had other questions and concerns with different things in our home. We were very impressed by his Customer Service skills and personality. We highly recommend Thomas and this company.

From the owner: At HomeSmiles, our mission is to simplify home and commercial property maintenance, creating safe,…read moreefficient, and well maintained spaces for families and businesses to thrive. We believe your property deserves the same attention and respect as the people inside it. Our services include: Window cleaning Solar panel cleaning Pressure washing Dryer vent cleaning Gutter cleaning We offer free service recommendations, with options ranging from single services, custom packages, to ongoing year round maintenance with HomeSmiles 365 plan.

Bakersfield Chimney

(28 reviews)

Dave is a great guy. quality service. quick response. incredibly helpful. goes above and beyond. A+read more

Outstanding quality service came out on a Sunday to put top of my chimney back on. After calling…read moreon a Saturday. First time I used them and have not even received a bill yet. Dave and Max were great. Dave quoted me such a low price I said I would double that quote. Highly recommended Grady

Bakersfield Dryer Vent

Found online, called, and Matt was quick to answer and we got an appt set up fast and he quoted us…read more$175 for our dryer tune up and issue but then he was able to bring the price down to $125 after checking out our specific dryer and set up, really appreciate that! He was very friendly, on time, fast, fair, and explained everything very well, Felt like a neighbor. Would definitely call again in the future when we need it!

A word to the wise: dryer vent cleaning is not a DIY task, even if YouTube makes it look easy…read more Don't ask me how I know. Thankfully, Matt was easy to reach and schedule prompt service with, and even when one appointment turned into two because of an issue with the vent connections under my house, I was always kept informed about what was going on and how much it was going to cost. Matt and his team were prompt, responsive, and went above and beyond to help complete a couple things I didn't even realize were missing from my setup. Highly recommend!

Chimney Doctor

(1 review)

A week ago on Friday I had scheduled with Chimney Dr. to come and do a maintenance check on my…read morefireplace and my dryer. It was scheduled for Noon to 2. 20 minutes before Noon, I got a call saying the guys were coming in 20 minutes. Sure enough 20 minutes later Josh Cooper & Bryce McChinak showed up with their masks on ready to work. I have a half Savannah Cat. She is a 'sniffer'. She wanted to sniff these guys and they were SO kind. They let her sniff their legs, their hands, YEP, they even bent down and let her 'sniff their faces and hair!!!! They asked her name, "Gracie", and were attentive to her. I told them she is strictly an indoor kitty. They had to go out at times to get things from their truck and would say, "don't let Gracie out, talking to Gracie while they worked. These guys are very efficient, knowledgeable and explained everything they were doing. Of course Gracie was right there while they were working, they included her!! When you schedule work to be done at your home, you usually wait & wait for the workers, can't wait for them to get the job done and glad to see them go! This was SO different! These guys are GREAT! The job was done in less than an hour. They are polite and personable. Seriously, how many workers have come in your home and did a Great Job while still being very polite AND gracious, even to your CAT??!!! I would absolutely recommend Josh & Bryce with CHIMNEY DR.! The Company and their employees are a Pleasure! If all home appointments were this nice & easy, my home would be in tip top shape. THANK YOU GUYS!! A Great Job!! Peggy Gorrell

Macvac Dryer Vent Cleaning

(70 reviews)

We had an excellent experience with this cleaning service! Jordy was our technician, and he was…read morevery courteous, professional, and respectful of our space. He worked quickly and efficiently, and the results were impressive. Our dryer vent looks incredibly clean, like new again! It's clear he takes pride in his work, and it really shows. Highly recommend this service.

Spoke to Mac and gave him the details- Jordy, our tech, was there by 3 PM. The job was done…read morequickly, less than an hour. Guaranteed serviced and so far, so good. Quick, friendly service. Great flat rate price. Got the service we needed and got it done same day.

Backyard and Home

(91 reviews)

This business has did nothing but lie to us about equipment being delivered and installed. We have…read morebeen waiting over 2 years for logs to our fire places and they have did nothing but avoid our calls and failed to keep their word on delivery and Instalation.

This company is ABSOLUTELY USELESS !!…read more I talked to Hussein over a month ago to order me a part for my hot tube. "Sure, I will get right on it, let me call them, get u a part and we go from there" Have heard , nada, zip, nothing, zilch from this company. This is the 2nd time ordering parts from them that takes an act of God to get accomplished. THERE WILL NOT B A THIRD ATTEMPT!

Advance Air Duct Cleaning

4.4

(7 reviews)

Did a fantastic job cleaning the AC ducts in one of our apartments. Very friendly, polite, and…read moreexcellent work.

Great service and very professional. Cleaning our ducts…read morewith Advanced Air made a big difference by improving our allergies. Thank goodness I also scheduled the dryer vent cleaning. He removed a 5gallon bucket full of lent! I truly believe this device prevented a house fire.

Flameco Fireplace Specialists

(5 reviews)

We had a Montigo natural gas fireplace that began having trouble staying lit. Called Shelly and…read moretold her the problem. Sean arrived 30 minutes later. Super professional, clean, and efficient. He diagnosed the problem, had the part with him to fix it, cleaned the whole fireplace up including the glass and had it back together in under 30 minutes. Great service! Reasonable price. Will use them again if we ever have problems.

After 17 years of working I had trouble with my gas log fireplace lighting up. So I called flameco…read moreto come out and service the unit. They scheduled us right away, replaced the igniter and they cleaned up the inside and glass. Now it look beautiful and works as good as new again

Torres Landscaping & Concrete

4.7

(130 reviews)

Alex is super helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. I got about 9 different quotes so that just…read moregoes to show how serious I was about this project. Loved the outcome! He did my grass, sprinklers, plants, rock, and concrete.

Alex Torres and his team were GREAT! Professional, prompt, clear communication, and fair value…read more I posted a yard sprinkler system project on Yelp. Torres Landscaping responded quickly. We had a quick chat on the phone, I sent pictures, Alex came by next day to evaluate the issue, he did a thorough inspection and found issues I hadn't noticed. He talked me through everything making sure I understood the issues; what was essential, and what was minor/passable, which I really appreciated. He quoted me a price. Next morning, I was an hour late, but the team arrived on time and was already wrapping up the job by the time I pulled up! The sprinkler issue ended up being less of an issue than expected, so the cost was lowered. If I have any landscaping needs, I will definitely be calling Torres Landscaping. It was a great service with a smile. Thanks, Alex and crew.

Can Do Crew Plumbing Heating & AC

4.2

(211 reviews)

I am pleased with my service from this company. Daisy and…read moreEmanuel D. Represented the company well.

Called for a flush mechanism to be installed at my business a few months back. They wanted over…read more$700 to rebuild it and $1200 to install a new one. I bought a rebuild kit online for $35 and did it myself in 10 minutes with the help of a YouTube video. I understand needing to make money but that's ridiculous. I also had to pay $65 for their crazy high priced estimate

JJ Concrete & Landscaping

4.9

(54 reviews)

This is an update as Juan and I were finally able to connect and I am pleased with the job he and…read morehis Team dud. I wanted the lawn gone but wanted to achieve this and enriching the soil. I explained to Juan what I wanted and he listened with respect and answered all my questions with patience. I can't wait to start planting and to get my Tree in soon and it will be glorious no more lawn!

So happy I went with JJ concrete and landscaping. Very friendly and professional from start to…read morefinish. I removed a flower bed and they cemented the area. The other side of the yard they did landscaping. I added on getting some plants planted and they were more than happy to help. I love my yard now!

Cisneros Bros

Water heater was leaking and Guillermo from Cisneros Brothers came out on a Sunday to install a new…read moreone. Very professional and communicated well. Thanks

I called Cisneros Brothers because I was hearing an unusual noise coming from my HVAC unit while it…read morewas running. I wasn't home during the initial visit, but someone was at my house to let the technician in. The technician spoke with me over the phone and told me the unit was old and needed to be replaced. He also offered to come back on my day off, and we scheduled another visit. The next day, I discovered that the main access panel on the HVAC unit had been left open after the first visit. That was very concerning. It made me wonder how something that important could have been overlooked. I decided to get a second opinion from another HVAC company. They immediately noticed the open panel, closed and secured it properly, and fixed the issue without recommending that I replace the entire HVAC system. Based on my experience, I recommend getting a second opinion before agreeing to replace your HVAC system. I was disappointed that such a basic issue was missed, and I'm glad I sought another opinion before making an expensive decision.

Elite Landscaping

4.6

(10 reviews)

I hired Elite Landscaping in late September 2025 to perform a full sprinkler inspection and repair…read moreany broken or misaligned components throughout my property. During the initial walkthrough, Ernesto suggested converting my backyard drip system to an above-ground sprinkler system. I agreed to this upgrade. Ernesto brought a crew to perform the work but left them unsupervised. The project took two days, and I was later informed via text that the job had been completed. Upon returning home, I found my backyard in shocking, unacceptable condition. The black lava rock in my in-ground and raised flower beds had been buried beneath dirt or scattered in piles throughout the yard. Some of my yard décor had also been damaged. When Ernesto returned that evening, he expressed surprise at the condition and acknowledged the work had not been completed properly. He subsequently had additional lava rock delivered and attempted to restore the backyard landscaping to its original form. In addition to the landscaping issues, his crew caused significant damage to my irrigation system. Multiple in-ground sprinkler valves were broken in both the front and backyard, and a water line was damaged, resulting in water flowing into the street. Ernesto requested that I pay for replacement of the valves, which I refused, as the system was fully functional prior to his team beginning work. He later returned to repair several underground leaks that had resulted from the installation. In late February or early March 2026, I discovered that none of the backyard sprinklers--including those servicing the grass and flower beds--were functioning. Due to recent rainfall, the issue was not immediately apparent. When I notified Ernesto, he claimed the issue was due to a faulty timer and suggested I would need to pay for a replacement. I declined, as the system had been fully operational prior to his involvement. As of today, March 27, 2026, I have now confirmed that the system is improperly functioning in the front and backyard areas, including all of the flower beds. Many sprinkler heads are either overspraying well beyond intended areas or spraying in the wrong direction entirely. Additionally, the system design is causing excessive water pooling in several areas due to improper sprinkler head selection and placement. As a result, I have been forced to hire a new landscaping and irrigation company to redesign and repair the entire system in both the front and backyard. For the record, I only paid 50% of the original quoted amount, which, given the extent of the damage and incomplete work, and that I now have to pay a "qualified" business to restore everything, was an amount more than the value of the services Elite Landscaping provided.

Amazing company they did excellent we couldn't be more happier. Definitely recommend Elite…read moreLandscaping!! We moved into a new place our yard was gross and Elite came thru made it lovely! Thank you so much!

Arctic Breeze Hvac

(16 reviews)

Five stars for Ruben at Arctic Breeze!…read more Late Friday afternoon, around 4:00, I discovered that our air conditioner had stopped working--and we had company coming over that weekend. We were pretty concerned, but Ruben responded right away and said he could be there within 30 minutes. When he arrived, he was calm, professional, and reassuring. He quickly evaluated the system and determined that the fan motor needed to be replaced. I asked whether he would have to leave to get the part, but he already had the correct motor on his truck. He replaced it immediately, and the entire process--from my initial call to having the air conditioner running again--was probably no more than an hour and a half to two hours. The price was very reasonable, and Ruben was friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. It was an excellent experience from start to finish. I would not hesitate to call Arctic Breeze again for any heating or air-conditioning needs. Highly recommended!

Amazing and FAST service! Ruben responded to a request I made via Yelp to find someone to come &…read morecheck out my AC. He said he was able to come by that same evening (mind you this was about 5:00 on Friday night & he showed up before 6:00). He was friendly and thorough about the whole process. It was amazing that he actually fixed my AC and the cost was reasonable. Thank you, Ruben! Your service is much appreciated.

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Jerry W.

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7 years ago

I called Martinez Fireplace & Spa to get an estimate on a fireplace insert. I was not sure if I would get an answer because it was later in the afternoon on a Saturday. James (the owner) answered the phone and all my questions regarding a new insert. He sent me several links of different manufacturers of inserts. After reviewing I called back to setup a appointment for him to come by the house to see if the unit I liked would fit my fireplace. James provided a quote for complete install, including the electrical work. The job is now complete and done perfect. He was very professional and a pleasure to deal with. At this time ALL Kern County residents qualify for a $3000 rebate through "San Joaquin Vally Air Pollution Control District" for insert fireplace. I have attached the link look under grants and incentives https://www.valleyair.org/Home. I highly recommend Martinez Fireplace & Spa. read more

Joshua C.

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35

9 months ago

James was absolutely amazing! I reached out to him about an issue with my fireplace, and it just so happened he was already in my area. Within 15 minutes, he was at my door ready to help. Talk about fast service! From the start, he was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. He took the time to explain exactly what he found, walked me through what needed to be done, and was completely transparent about the pricing. What really stood out to me was that he wasn't just there to make a sale! He genuinely wanted to help. He even showed me how I could save some money by cleaning part of the fireplace myself instead of paying for something I could easily do. That kind of honesty and integrity is hard to come by these days. If you ever need someone to look at your fireplace, I 100% recommend calling James first. You won't be disappointed! read more

Lynn B.

4

32

4

1 year ago

Professional and timely! Fixed a fireplace that No one in 6 years said they could do!

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