We purchased the Xtrordinair 36 Elite NextGen Hybrid Wood Fireplace, and every part of the process…read morewas outstanding. From Ron in Templeton, to the installers Frank and Justin, to the woman in billing, and the owner Jason, every interaction was professional and positive. The entire project stayed on schedule from the tear-out of our old fireplace to the installation of the new unit, with no delays along the way. The quality of the product, along with the craftsmanship involved in installing the new chimney, was second to none. We are 100% satisfied and highly recommend the Forden's team.

New gas fireplace install went great. Later we needed assistance with chimney work, Jacob and his…read moreteam provided valuable assistance.

Logan is amazing! Very skilled, on time, communicates and gets the job done. I highly recommend!read more

Great quality work. Super nice and got our insert going again. Would highly recommend to others!read more

Josh and Sam helped diagnose and repair a pesky leak in my chimney. Easy to work with and…read morecommunicated well though out the process. On time and work as expected/communicated.

I had a service done on August 19, 2026. I was quoted a price on the phone of 399.00 for the…read morecleaning. The service was done and the technician made several suggestions about needed repairs that were flat out false. When I went to pay him the I was charged 449.00 for the service 60.00 for a collar he said I needed, plus tax for a total of 513.35. I was told the chimney cap needed to be replaced and would cost 1500.00 dollars and recieved an estimate for replacing the bricks in the fireplace of 901.19. I only needed two bricks replaced but he recommended I replace them all. Additionally the cleaning of the stove was sloppy and the grates on the exterior were covered in ash. I believe this is a case of someone trying to take advantage of a senior. Im sure he thought I would never get on the roof to check out his recommendations. I would never hire this company or recommend them to anyone!

We wanted to put a gas insert into our fireplace. We were familiar with Pacific Energy because they…read moreare an underwriter for KCBX and we hear a plug for them regularly. We paid them visit and had a very positive experience with the staff. In early November (2023) we ordered an insert, hoping it might come before the holidays but expecting it would come before the new year. Rick Brown (Brown Construction, our installer) was set to install the insert the first week of January (he was very clear that his December calendar was pretty full)--but he was unable to do so, because Pacific Energy had ordered an insert for Propane (we have Natural Gas). So Pacific Energy had to order a small conversion kit. That did not come until the end of March, and Rick was finally able to complete the installation, a week after the first day of spring and 4 1/2 months after we paid the 50% deposit on the insert. Appropriately, Pacific Energy emailed shortly after about the balance due, generously noting "we are not charging you for the Conversion kit from LP to NG." Since Pacific Energy ordered the wrong thing in the first place, that did not seem all that generous, especially since their error caused the installation to be delayed an additional two months, past the end of winter. The staff was very helpful in helping us choose an insert, Rick was terrific, and we're very happy with the insert now that the installation is done. Our advice to others is that if you want to be confident of having work done by Christmas (around the beginning of winter), you should probably place an order before the end of summer.

Great showroom and lots of selection . Very knowledgeable staff. Strongly recommend!…read more Joe and the team were very accommodating and answered all of our questions.

Knowledgeable and well experienced. Highly recommended call for all your chimney service needs from…read moreinspection to upgrade and service and repair

Big Steve not only cleaned my fireplace and chimney, but also repaired the glass doors that hadn't…read morefully closed since the 2012 earthquake. He was professional, thorough, and corrected some potential problems I wasn't even aware of. While he was on the roof, he checked my skylights and caulked several spots that were cracked, or where the caulking had fallen out. He even talked to my cat who seemed to think she was supervising. When he came in with his black clothes and tall black hat, I realized that I had also had him clean my chimney in 2011, when I first moved here. I would recommend him without any qualms. You will have a clean and safe fireplace and chimney when he is done.

Not great service. Next time I will get tile samples online and then order online. They are…read morepremium price for the same service I could get online.

thanks Sarah for giving us your attention and your help and knowledge if you're looking for tile…read moreneeds or supplies go give them a try. They have a great showroom and they will help you design your dreams thanks K.R..

Epic Stone came recommended by everyone we talked to when we began our kitchen remodel and now we…read moreunderstand why. They finished a countertop replacement yesterday where we replaced old granite countertops with new quartzite. In addition to a change in stone, we also added some features like stone windowsills details, a stone backsplash and shelf behind the oven, and a waterfall edge on the peninsula. The process was ideal from start to finish. Ben was responsive and always very helpful. He listened to what we wanted and made suggestions and gave us options to get a finished product we are thrilled about. They went the extra mile to make our house livable between demo and installation. His team was friendly to my whole family (including the dog). We have worked with a handful of vendors during our remodel and Epic Stone stood out for the experience working with them and the finished product. I would gladly recommend them to anyone looking for stone work.

Let me preface this by saying that I hate having to call out for repair. I'm an engineer with a…read morebackground in general engineering so as a matter of professional pride (and affordability, and fun) I do most of my own home improvement, appliance repair, and some of my auto work. Granite, though, has the distinct quality of being dangerously heavy and somewhat delicate, so when the seam between granite pieces on my center island started to split, I knew i needed to call in a pro. The folks at Epic stone couldn't have been more professional. They gave me a no pressure quote over the phone and got me in within a week. I ended up having them fix the seam and drill a hole in the counter for a garbage disposal air switch. The gentleman they sent out had the rare combination of being extremely detail oriented and fun to talk to. He took his time blending different epoxy colors to make the new seam as unnoticeable as possible (and did a far better job than the builders did on the original seam). When he was done, he had me inspect his work and showed me everywhere the stone was slightly uneven around the seam (caused by house settling or original installation issues); fortunately they were very minor. He also offered to buff a corner of the slab that had chipped over the years free of charge. Like I said, I don't enjoy calling out for repair, but I wouldn't hesitate to have epic stone back the next time I need something.

We hired the owner, David Pinegar, for a 300 sq ft laminate install and we are very satisfied with…read morethe work. During the consultation, David came out to measure and was super helpful in explaining our options. His pricing was incredibly reasonable and right in line with quotes I got from unlicensed vendors, which is great since his business is fully licensed. I handled the carpet removal, floor prep, and bought the materials myself. David and his son took care of the install and knocked it out incredibly fast in less than one day. They were efficient, tidy, and their attention to detail was great. Another vendor had told us we would need to use caulk to cover a tricky seam, but David actually undercut the drywall and slid the laminate right underneath for a perfect, seamless look. Highly recommend. He is honest, efficient, and cost-effective. I would definitely hire them again for future flooring jobs.

This it's an excellent flooring company. I was on the verge of signing a big box store flooring…read morequote and felt really uncomfortable about all the "everything is your fault" clauses it contained, and disappointed they wouldn't be there till 10 weeks later. Dave picked up, came by, and week after, the flow went in. Everything you hope for in a contractor. It cost what he said it would, and they were clean and respectful. The floors look great.

TruTeam was recommended to me for blow-in insulation for my rental house in SLO and I wish I had…read moredone more research. The initial response was prompt so I was hopeful. The property was empty so I asked them to let me know when it was complete and to send photos of the work. They failed to do either. I paid all but 1.5%, because I wanted proof of completion. After 6 months (!) someone texted a grainy photo of somebody's attic from which I am supposed to accept that it is mine and then insisted on full final payment. They failed to provide notice that they were coming to take a picture which is highly unprofessional for a rental property in particular. I do NOT recommend using this company.

they did a great job on my gutters guys were great. Just make sure you call. Plenty of time ahead…read more They are super busy. Thanks tru teem , K.R.

I had the best time picking out a piece of wood at Box Kite Barn Yard to become our new fireplace…read moremantel. The price was reasonable, saving me at least $200 compared to ordering one from Wayfair, and I ended up with the exact color I wanted, a greyish driftwood color. (I had them clean, sand, and stain the wood.) Ken was super helpful and patient with all my questions. The yard is fascinating---so much to look at. I highly recommend a trip to Box Kite Barn Yard!

Box Kite is a treasure chest of old wood ready for a new life. I'd walked past the place for years…read moreseeing their sheds built from recycled wood and thinking they looked cool. I'd even seen some of their timber used in the adjacent Bang The Drum brewery bar garden. But it wasn't until I wanted to build a pergola to support a new Wisteria plant that I actually went in and looked around. You'll need some imagination and a rough sketch of what you want to make so one of their carpenters can show you around and help you find what you need. Everywhere are big heaps of neatly stacked timbers from barns or wineries or old buildings. If you want something old and with character this is the place to look. I found some rough logs still with bark attached, some old fir boards from the days when 2"x4" meant real measurements and some rough thinner logs to go on top of my structure. I received lots of help with refining my design and tips on how to join it all together. They even offered to build it on site for me so I could see it all fitted and then to deliver it so I could build it at home. I chose to do my own experimenting (as its cheaper that way) but they do deliver so that saved my trying to balance it in a regular car. I've seen furniture they build in the yard: gorgeous stuff made from old wine oak flavor sticks which has color and character and a good smell. Go for a wander around and you may find the components for your next project or some fresh inspiration. I want to start birdboxes next...