Best fireplace pros near Bakersfield, CA

Q: Can I build a fire pit on my patio?

• <div><p>You can safely build a fire pit on your patio as long as you use porous, fire-resistant pavers or a fire pit mat over existing pavers. Otherwise, you&rsquo;ll need to have exposed ground beneath your pit. You&rsquo;ll also need to make sure the location for the fire pit is far enough away from your house and any other nearby structures.</p></div>

Q: What elements influence the pricing of installing a non-gas brick or stone fireplace?

• <div><p>Costs depend on material type, labor, chimney requirements, and structural reinforcements.</p></div>

Q: Should you block both the top and bottom of your chimney?

• <div><p>You should never block both the top and bottom of your chimney. Proper airflow is essential because the temperature inside the chimney will still fluctuate as your house warms and cools. Moisture can build up without ventilation, leading to dampness in your walls over time. Blocking the top prevents debris and animals from entering, but the chimney still needs air circulation to avoid condensation issues. Allowing the chimney to breathe maintains the health of your home and prevents long-term damage.</p></div>

Q: How do you control the flame on a pellet stove?

• <div><p>You can control the flame on a pellet stove by using a damper, often located on the back of the pellet stove. While the damper function varies by model, you can open the damper slightly to let in more air or close it slightly to provide less oxygen, with the ultimate goal of providing a steady flame.</p></div>

Q: What is a fireplace insert?

• <div><p>Fireplace inserts are essentially wood, gas, or electric stoves designed to fit into an existing masonry fireplace. People opt to install inserts because traditional fireplaces can lose a lot of heat, require more maintenance, and may impact indoor air quality. A fireplace insert installer near you can help you decide which brand and size fit your home. </p></div>

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Last update on March 01, 2022

Reviewed in March 2022
We used Jon to complete a bathroom and kitchen remodel for my daughter. We loved it so much we then had him complete our master bathroom, full kitchen, flooring, along with converting a wood burning fireplace to a beautiful gas burning insert. He is so easy to work with, extremely patient. I...
A+ Home Services
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Reviewed in December 2021
Absolutely my favorite room in our house now. We had a fireplace in our master. It took up so much room. Collected dust and was an eye sore. Old Ironside removed the fireplace and everything else in the bathroom and gave us a whole new bathroom. We love everything about it.
Old Ironsides Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2021
I called and he answered immediately, came out shortly after and gave a free quote. Worked with me on the price and helped me put together the perfect picture fire pit I was imagining and very nice and helpful to talk with. Would highly recommend and will be calling back for more future...
Valley Home Improvements
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Reviewed in September 2021
Luis was very courteous and professional and answered all our questions. We had them put up a radiant barrier in the attic and blow extra insulation in. They even went into a hard-to-reach area and even the dining room which they had to get access to from the outside. They patched up the area...
Icon Insulation
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Reviewed in March 2018
Jesus painted my fireplace and it turned out beautiful. He was quick, clean and charged much less that I thought I would have to pay for this job. I'm going to have him come back and repaint my steel front door next month.
Jesus Bravo Painting
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Reviewed in March 2017
Trent and Richard with Maximum Resolution did an amazing job!! They installed surround sound in our family room and our patios and it sounds spectacular. They also mounted our 75" TV on our fireplace. They are very knowledgeable and they are price was very fair. They also did an unrelated...
Maximum Resolution
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Reviewed in October 2016
Daniel was right on time, Sunday at 12:00pm. I traveled from southern Ca. to Salinas, 350 miles to meet with Daniel to check my tenants fireplace and clean the dryer vent. Neither had been checked or cleaned out in 9 years. Daniel completed both jobs in 2 hours. The dryer vent was really...
Daniel's Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in July 2016
Louie and Linda are very prompt and professional. Linda contacted me while I was still on the website completing the request for this job. They came out, bid the job, told me it would take 5 days to refinish the living room and dining room hardwood (400 sq ft). The floors were beautifully...
L & L Hardwood Floors & Refinishing
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Reviewed in July 2015
Before I found LS England I had bad experiences with the other retailers in town. One of the biggest retailer of fireplace inserts in town kept quoting me different and higher numbers with each visit. On another occasion I made an appointment with a replacement window company located on...
LS England Designs Four Seasons
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Reviewed in July 2011
They came on time and took a lot of time noting problem areas including a small wrinkle by the fireplace. When they were done they left a huge wrinkle between the bedroom and sitting area right in the walking path. They refused to fix it noting that there had been a small wrinkle by the...
Stanley Steemer
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Top-Rated Fireplace pros in Bakersfield - Updated Nov 2026

Cryoneeds

New to Angi

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Professional, honest and clean handyman hoping to help with your projects. Been doing home and business project for over 15 years.

9 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Qrx Marketing-License Not Yet Provided

New to Angi

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+2 more

Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Qrx Marketing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Jose Martinez

New to Angi

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

I have over 5+ years of building and mechanical maintenance experience. I handle allot of office and building repairs and installs. Including framing, painting, drywall work, flooring and finishing. I also handle a lot of basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work in industrial, commercial, and residential settings.

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Glass Guardian

New to Angi

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Welcome to our page! At Glass Guardian we take pride in providing exceptional window cleaning services for resident and commercial customers. We are proudly family owned and thrive to give back to our community through daily hard work and outstanding customer service.

33 neighbors recently requested a quote

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

\n \nWe take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time2 days

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Sandra Felix Ronderos

New to Angi

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

My name is sandra and I enjoy helping others out with cleaning services that may be tedious or not enough time in the day to get it done . I am responsible, respectful and im a hardworker . I have worked for a school district for over 20 years and I've raised 5 children also i worked for homeaglow for a few months and had worked for great families

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Hunt Hands Cleaning

New to Angi

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Have a strong background in cleaning. Has work in the cleaning services for over 10 years. I also have 8 plus years in customer service. I love to provide great work and service to customers.

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Maui's cleaning

New to Angi

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hard working, detailed, fast learner and I enjoy cleaning.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything is going great. Also added some other equipment such as app controlled door locks, etc."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Queen of Clean-Unlicensed Contractor

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They have cleaned for me for years. They go above and beyond to make the house look perfect. I am always so happy when I come home after they have cleaned. Itâ s the little details that set them apart. I highly recommend"

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Response time5 hrs

Recommended by60%of homeowners

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Fireplaces FAQs, answered by experts

You can safely build a fire pit on your patio as long as you use porous, fire-resistant pavers or a fire pit mat over existing pavers. Otherwise, you’ll need to have exposed ground beneath your pit. You’ll also need to make sure the location for the fire pit is far enough away from your house and any other nearby structures.

Costs depend on material type, labor, chimney requirements, and structural reinforcements.

You should never block both the top and bottom of your chimney. Proper airflow is essential because the temperature inside the chimney will still fluctuate as your house warms and cools. Moisture can build up without ventilation, leading to dampness in your walls over time. Blocking the top prevents debris and animals from entering, but the chimney still needs air circulation to avoid condensation issues. Allowing the chimney to breathe maintains the health of your home and prevents long-term damage.

You can control the flame on a pellet stove by using a damper, often located on the back of the pellet stove. While the damper function varies by model, you can open the damper slightly to let in more air or close it slightly to provide less oxygen, with the ultimate goal of providing a steady flame.

Fireplace inserts are essentially wood, gas, or electric stoves designed to fit into an existing masonry fireplace. People opt to install inserts because traditional fireplaces can lose a lot of heat, require more maintenance, and may impact indoor air quality. A fireplace insert installer near you can help you decide which brand and size fit your home.

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