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(93 reviews)

I was very pleased with the service provided by The PyroGuy. From the scheduling of the service to…read morethe successful repair. I was especially happy with Mike, the technician! I will use this company and technician again, when and if needed!

We reached out based on good online reviews. We were in the market for new gas fireplace logs, and…read moreour fireplace needed some minor repairs. Our tech was on time, polite, professional, knowledgeable, and quick. He walked me through some different options at various pricing tiers. Via email, we finalized our project (they were, again, prompt and clear and happy to give us multiple options, with no upselling or hard selling), and they came out a week or two after. Quick install, explained everything, works perfectly. We will be reaching out again shortly for another project.

Studio Design Works

(89 reviews)

We absolutely love our mantle and Wayne and his team were all a pleasure to work with.read more

Our experience with Wayne and Studio Design Works has been nothing short of amazing. I called Wayne…read moreinitially to take a look at the showroom and see what was available. We needed an electric fireplace and mantel installed from scratch in our living room since we did not have one. Wayne was very responsive and knowledgeable since the beginning. It was around holiday time so we decided to wait until the new year to begin the project. I got in touched with Wayne after the new year and we couldn't be happier with the end product. His pricing, expertise, and professionalism was unbeatable. From the time of us signing up for the project, it took about 6 weeks to get the project started and the once it started, about a few days for the fireplace installation from scratch, and then a few more days for them to install the mantel. Wayne is very easy to work with and is very kind and professional. He even recommended someone to fix and patch up our drywall afterwards and the results are phenomenal. We highly recommend Wayne and Studio Design Works. We will definitely contact him in the future for other projects. Thank you Wayne.

SoCal Fireplace Mantels

(86 reviews)

I stopped by this business to inquire about a fire mantle replacement for my home. I was greeted by…read moreDebbie, who was very knowledgeable about the work done at this facility. After a brief discussion I proceeded to make an appointment, which subsequently lead to an in home visit and measurements taken. To my knowledge, this business offers natural stone (1 year warranty) or cast stone (15 year warranty). I went with the 2nd choice. They been in business for years. After 4 weeks, I received the call that my mantle was ready for final inspection and install. Francisco & Juan Torres came to my house to install the mantle. They arrived on time ready to work. The job required demolition of the old facade and of course, new install. I can not stress enough how pleased I am with the quality of service that both Francisco & Juan delivered! They took the time to do all of the prep work, maintained a clean work area through out the immediate work area, without creating any inconveniences for me. Francisco & Juan completed the job on time while delivering exceptional work!They took the time by paying attention to every detail during the installation and custom fitted pieces to achieve the best result. I was very pleased with the outcome! My mantle looks amazing! Thank you! I highly recommend So Cal Fire Place Mantles for their quality product, and high degree of professionalism and dedication to the work that they do to ensure maximum customer satisfaction. I highly recommend them to anyone. You will not be disappointed. Thank you!

Socal Fireplace is the best!!! I'm so happy with my salesman Joseph he was so honest and helpful he…read morealways told the truth no matter what and I really appreciate that. The service and installation was beyond expectations! what a huge difference from my 1968 fireplace which was so ugly. I highly recommend SOCAL Fireplace.

Pacific Fireside

4.9

(133 reviews)

I called this morning needing a quick service call since I sold my home and the gas fireplace would…read morenot ignite. Jeff was here this afternoon and within 5 min identified and problem and fixed it! He was so very nice also. Thank you Jeff!

Had an awesome experience with Leo and the Pacific Fireside staff! Leo came by yesterday for an…read moreestimate and inspection of my existing fireplace and helped me choose the appropriate gas ceramic logs. They convinced me not to do an electrical fireplace insert. He was super helpful, professional, and just great to work with. He just came by to install the logs today and everything looks amazing!! He was super thorough and neat. Wouldn't hesitate to do business again with them in the future!

Caspian Construction

(40 reviews)

Ben and his crew at Caspian are great! We had them install an electric fireplace. They were quick,…read morequality, and friendly. We've worked with a variety of different contractors over the years, and it's usually the same deal - they're hard to reach, they do an okay job, and they leave a mess (or maybe even damage) behind. Not Caspian. They were great to communicate with, they did quality work, and they left our house in the same shape it was in when they arrived. Cut to a few months later when the fireplace was malfunctioning and needed to be replaced (no fault of Caspian). Ben and his crew came through again. Easy to work with, affordable, and a quality result.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Cleaned an old brick fireplace without leaving a trace. Recommended other…read morework and gave very reasonable estimates. Will call them again.

California Mantel & Fireplace

3.9

(102 reviews)

Our outdoor electronic ignition for our fireplace wasn't working . Patrick showed up on time,…read more took things apart to get to the source of the problem and made the proper repair. He cleaned up nicely after himself. Patrick is very personable and was very patient with me and my questions. I strongly recommend him for serving your unit.

OMG! Do NOT go here! We wee looking for a new fireplace , something we have never done before. We…read morewent to several places to learn and hopefully make a purchase. They were good about giving us information and quotes. Here's where it went bad. We found it for several thousands less and bought it. When Enzo found out we had bought from someone else he went mean. Saying over and over that we wasted his time. Telling us that the "showroom is not charity". We and our contractor will not be referring anyone to this place.

California Chimney Sweep

(101 reviews)

I needed a fireplace inspection so I reached out to this business three different ways- I called…read moreand left a voicemail, I filled out their form via their website and also reached out to them via Yelp. It's been two weeks and have not received a response.

Old homes develop old home issues. Our house is over 100 years old and like its owners it is a…read morelittle creaky. I knew someone once who in response to hearing an older person described as looking great for their age say, "Yes, but on the inside everything is that number of years old." Great insight especially when it comes to our chimney. We had issues with the chimney cap and the flashing in addition to the more routine elements of cleaning the interior smoke conduit. California Chimney Sweep was fantastic! They made a prompt appointment and arrived on time. All of our conversations were pleasant and all of our questions were thoroughly and politely answered. The inspection revealed a number of issues that required attention. Potential sources of water intrusion were meticulously sealed. The area inside in front of the chimney was carefully draped to catch any debris and then a vacuum device was placed in the area. Nothing escaped into the room while the chimney was carefully cleaned. As the work was done they even noted an area around one of our windows adjacent to the exterior chimney that also could be a source water intrusion and suggested that we look into having that area sealed. We were so grateful for their helpful and careful approach to our issues. California Chimney Sweep went above and beyond expectations and did a fantastic job taking care of our chimney issues!

Mr B the Chimney Sweep

(76 reviews)

Mr. B has been maintaining our fire place since the 1990s and has never let us down. During off…read moreseason he did some wood replacement repairs on chimney. Looks like new! Prices are fair and he is always on time.

Excellent and honest service. He was very focused on cleanliness. He showed up on time and did a…read moregreat job at a very reasonable price.

Premium Air Duct Cleaning

(299 reviews)

I had several ducts and furnace cleaning done by this company . They send two people , Gabriel and…read morePeter . They both were very thorough in their work, hard working and professional. Gabriel explained the process and answered all my concerns . They both worked efficiently as a team and cleaned after the work . I will certainly recommend this company and these team .

I used Premium Air Duct Cleaning to clean my dryer duct. The prior owners likely never cleaned the…read moredryer. Gabriel showed up to my residence early. He did an amazing job and was very polite. My dryer is finally working correctly! 5 stars!

JW Garden & Design

(18 reviews)

Jennifer and Enrique's services were thoughtful, flexible and reasonably priced. They were prompt…read morein responding to queries and in completing the job. I recommend them highly with no reservations.

We recently had the exterior of our house painted and for the first time decided we could use some…read morehelp to re-do our poorly aging planter beds. Wow, what a huge difference! I'm so glad we found Jennifer and went for it. She spent a lot of time getting to know our yard and thinking about different ideas and what would work best. Everything she recommended was spot on. It was wonderful to have her expertise and not just flounder trying to do it on our own. She really knows good design. We talked about the types of things we generally like and don't like and then we pretty much left it in her hands and went with her recommendations. We were not disappointed! We are thoroughly enjoying our new yard every day. She works with Enrique from Solex Landscaping and he was also phenomenal, also highly recommend. They're a fantastic team. Couldn't be happier. Look forward to working with them again on future projects.

Danny’s Concrete

(29 reviews)

I wish I could give him 10 stars. We are having a wedding in our yard in a couple of weeks and…read moreDanny came to the rescue and redid our patio beautifully and quickly. He listens to what you want and makes patio dreams come true at a fair price. Thank you Danny, we love it!!

Danny's Concrete did an amazing job from start to finish. We had them replace all our concrete in…read morethe front and back yards. They were able to salvage our brick borders and repaired/replaced any of the bricks that were damaged. They also replaced our drain pipes which had roots growing in them. Danny was so professional and communicated daily about the work. He was always so pleasant and reassuring about my concerns. He and his crew worked late to get the job done and we appreciated that. We would highly recommend them, they did an awesome job and the outcome is beautiful!

Lopez Gardening Services

(79 reviews)

I reached out to Ignacio by text for a yard and weed cleanup, and he responded very quickly. He was…read moreable to schedule me for the following week, arrived right on time, and was professional and easy to communicate with from the start. What impressed me most was his attention to detail. He took the time to pull the weeds growing between the decorative rocks around our pool area, which is a high-traffic spot that has always bothered me and was often overlooked by previous gardeners. He didn't just do a quick surface-level cleanup--he was thorough, and the difference is noticeable. My front and backyard look so much cleaner and better cared for. He was also completely comfortable working around our chickens and rooster, which was a big plus for us. I'm very happy with his work and am looking forward to continuing with monthly service. I would definitely recommend Ignacio to anyone looking for someone reliable, professional, and detail-oriented.

Mr. Ignacio does a great job, he has been helping us care for our lawn for many months now. Would…read morevery strongly recommend his services.

Luc's Construction

(34 reviews)

After being displaced from my home for 9 months due to a major water loss, I can honestly say that…read moremoving back home has been such a relief and a huge part of that is because of Sam and his team. From start to finish, Sam was professional, efficient, and incredibly communicative. He kept me updated throughout the project, answered my many questions, and was always willing to take the time to discuss options with me. As someone who wanted to be intentional about every decision, I really appreciated that he helped me think through materials, finishes, and products to make sure they were the right fit for my home. I am absolutely in love with how everything turned out... especially my bathrooms, the kitchen backsplash, and the beautifully restored cabinetry. The transformation is amazing. Because this was an insurance claim, there were many moving pieces, and Sam worked seamlessly with my public adjuster and everyone involved in the process. Prior to working with Sam, I consulted with at least 7 other contractors and Sam was able to offer the most reasonable and seemingly honest cost, he had a waitlist, and I was willing to wait - I am glad that I did. I would absolutely recommend Sam to anyone looking for a contractor who is skilled, reliable and honest!

I hired Sam a few months ago to install a bathroom and kitchen exhaust fan and close up an unused…read morevent, and I couldn't be happier. These were small jobs, but he treated them with the same care as a bigger project. No job is too small for him!! The work was done efficiently and cleanly, and his prices were very reasonable, basically what non-licensed contractors would charge. He let me buy all the materials myself and very kindly handled the bigger items like vent pipes for FREE. Sam's quote is just the labor, so you are not charged a markup on your quote for any material cost. There were a few surprises along the way, and he took care of the extra work without charging extra. He also demoed the kitchen tiles nicely and even did some extra paint work and tile grout for free. He makes sure the project will be done well! Sam is honest and practical. He suggested I wait to install a kitchen vent until a future renovation. I still went ahead with it, but it was nice to hear someone not trying to upsell me. I can trust Sam's opinion for the job and not worry that I am being exploited by my lack of home renovation knowledge. Communication was great, the quote was detailed, and he kept my home protected and clean during the work. It's been four months since the job was finished and everything is still perfect. Reliable, honest, and skilled...I'll definitely hire Sam again.

Simple Cleaning Solutions

(6 reviews)

Efrain pressure washed the concrete on the side of my house in Whittier. He has a complete set up…read moreon his vehicle including powerful gas powered pressure washers. He arrived on time, was professional and the concrete looks much better! I think his prices are fair for the work that he did and the quality of the equipment that he used.

They showed up the next day and did a proper job and were the most affordable rate. They…read morecommunicate well over text messages and got the job done. Happy with the end result, would use their services again.

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M G.

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1 year ago

I recently had the pleasure of using Smokey Joe's Chimney Sweep services, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the process was seamless and professional. Gilbert was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain the entire chimney cleaning process to me, which I greatly appreciated. They arrived on time and were equipped with all the necessary tools to get the job done efficiently. What impressed me the most was their attention to detail. They thoroughly inspected my chimney and even provided tips on how to maintain it better in the future. The team was courteous and respectful of my home, ensuring everything was left clean and tidy after the service. Overall, I highly recommend Smoky Joe's Chimney Sweep for anyone in need of chimney services. Their expertise, professionalism, and customer service are top notch. I will definitely be using their services again in the future! read more

Marji T.

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12 years ago

Smokey Joes is the diamond in the rough... Joseph Maholick is just magnificent. From my very first phone conversation with Stephanie to the completion of the installation of my new gas logs with all the trimmings, was such an awesome and rewarding experience to work with someone who takes pride in their work, knowledgeable, professional and personable. I learned all about fire pits, gas logs, gas lines and, yes, even remote control for gas log sets. Yes, I don't have to use matches anymore to light my fireplace. This is a company that takes their business very serious and they prove it on every level. I love my new gas log set with remote control and my fireplace just beautiful. Customer satisfaction is top priority with Joseph. I highly recommend Smokey Joes for all your fireplace/chimney needs. read more

Matthew Y.

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9 years ago

This is my first yelp review. I usually don't take the time, but I felt compelled to write this. The service for Smokey Joe's was above incredible. That can't be stressed enough. For chimney repairs and inspection, Cameron explained what he was doing every step of the way and then followed with great fireplace burning advice (often times even repeating himself with a smile to the younger children who kept asking, "what are you doing?"). Professionalism at it's best. You get integrity, honesty, old-fashioned small-town family-friendly business professionalism that also made you feel like friends with Cameron and Stephanie. Now that the repairs are complete, we plan on getting our chimney swept every year just before holiday season and there is only once place to go. We are loyal customers for life. read more

Bibi Q.

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11 years ago

I originally contacted Smokey Joe's for a dryer vent cleaning. I was pleasantly surprised to have Joe himself come out. He was very professional, friendly and you can tell he takes pride in what he does. While he was here, I went ahead and had him check out my fireplace to see about installing a fire and ice set-up. He confidentially told me he could do it, showed me my options then went about cleaning my vent. After he was done, he tested my dryer and It worked like brand new! At that point I knew I was going to hire him for my fireplace. Fast forward to a few months later and I set up the fireplace appointment. He came in, promptly got to work and gave me the best looking fireplace I have ever seen! Thank you Joe! You are truly a master of your trade! read more

T M.

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1 year ago

Owner states under my review "We attempted to reach back out to you multiple times to no avail." I have attached proof of my attempts to contact the patient with no response. read more

Reg G.

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13 years ago

Very reasonably priced... and on right on time!

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