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!

We have been happy with Pacific Hearth & Home for years. Great products. Great service. This year…read moreAway & Sean did our annual service and they crushed it. Kind, polite, professional and punctual. Great store. Great service. - Mike W.

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

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!

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

I had a large brick structure for my wood burning stove that I needed removed. Nick Lambdin…read moreresponded to my inquiry immediately, provided a reasonable quote and was available within 3 days of my call. He came out personally with his team and they had the work done within the day. Left my place clean and were very professional and personable. Highly recommend for masonry work.

I bought a wood burning stove insert, and I had great service. They were very knowledgeable and…read morehelped me select a model that worked in my space. The customer service is excellent. I worked with Bryan and he was great, he is very responsive and helpful. The installers they work with are great also.

Brian has been very helpful and easy to communicate with as we figure out a fireplace solution.read more

Can't say enough about the service at River City. I visited the store with pictures of my existing…read morewood burning fireplace, measurements of it and the TV I wanted to hang over it. Mike directed me to the electric fireplaces in his shop and advised me in the best type and size for hanging a TV above it. The price was fair and included the cost to demo out the existing brick hearth and fireplace insert; install of new unit; framing and electrical for the TV and drywall with texturing. They sealed up my chimney too. Picture shows bed re and after.

Mike and his crew have been so helpful in the process of choosing, installing, and permitting our…read morenew gas fireplace insert. It has been a seamless process from start to finish. I would highly recommend using this company! They also had the best prices out of three other companies I received quotes from.

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.

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.

Ray is a sweetheart and does an amazing job. His prices are very fair. I like forward to seeing…read morehim this year. I have hired a few companies and one company BARELY did anything. This was obvious when Ray cleaned our chimney. He is a blessing. He got back to us right away. I cannot say enough good things about him.

I've used Ray's services for the last 6 years or so. He always delivered great service and was…read morevery reasonable as far as cost goes. But, I can't get in touch with him this year. The phone number doesn't work, and I'm thinking he is no longer in business. Too bad, because it was always a pleasure to see and talk with him. Hope he is ok. Not sure who to call now.