
About us
Fireplace Technicians can help light your fire with fireplace installation, repair, cleaning and parts for the Riverside, San Diego, and Orange County areas. We are fully bonded and insured, and we have been installing and maintaining safe fireplaces in Southern California for over 15 years. Fireplace Technicians owner and operator Gary Bracher is a certified and knowledgeable resource that can help you from concept, to installation, to maintenance.
Business highlights
Services we offer
Fireplace Annual Service and Cleaning, Fireplace Installations, Fireplace Replacement Parts, Fireplace Troubleshooting and Repair, Gas Grill Cleaning, Gas Grill Parts, Gas Grill Repair, Gas Grill Service
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
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We had several contractors tells us we would have to tear down the existing fireplace and replace with new fascia, inserts and then that would also require some new flooring and that the project would take about 30 days. Gary got it done in 2 visits a total of about 16 hours.
Gary Bracher came out in the summer and measured the fireplace and gave me an estimate of the work to be done and the cost. I called Gary a couple of weeks ago and informed him that I would like to proceed with the work we had discussed. He gave me a date he could start the work and we agreed regarding the start date and price quoted.
Gary is a professional and very meticulous regarding his work. He made sure that protective sheeting was placed on the floor from the entryway to the fireplace. He did the cutting of the brick in the driveway and all went as planned except the original gas pipe had to be replaced and the bottom brick had to be brought in from LA. He took care of everything in a timely manner and completed the job ahead of schedule. Gary cleaned all the glass door surfaces that were stained from years of wood fires. The fireplace looks great and definitely heats the room!
Given the estimate of $3000-$6000 dollars to replace my fireplace from the other company, I was quite happy to pay Gary the $200 for the service call and part. Thanks Gary!
On time for his appointments with her.
Took great care to handle my mom with gentleness so she was not afraid to have a stranger in her home.
I live 3 states away so I was only dealing with him on the phone.
She was pleased, there were no issues, so I was pleased.
We called Fireplace Technicians, since they were recommended on Angie's List and we were new to the area and didn't know anyone else. Our bad for not asking how much they were going to charge us for such an inconsequential amount of work.
Nice young man came out and put a clamp on the flap that opens and closes the flue of my gas fireplace that I could have picked up at Lowe's for $3. That took about 4 minutes time. He looked at the gas pipe under the "log set" (which was actually a pile of cement rocks looking like volcanic rock) and said it was installed wrong, although it "probably" would be okay. Said to call him if we wanted him to install the new log set. Then he charged us $125 for being in my house just under 10 minutes. Again, it was our mistake to assume that such a small job would not cost us so much and failing to ask what he was going to charge. Needless to say, when we purchased the new log set we did NOT call him.
"Hi [member name removed], Thank you for taking time to give a review of the work I did for you. I hope you are happy with the product and the work that was done. The only discrepancy I have is the amount you listed for the work I did. The total price for my work was only $2,222.80 not $4,000.00 it's probably not that big of a deal, I just do not want prospecting customers thinking I charge too much for the amount of work that I am doing. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Again I hope everything and everyone is well. Gary Bracher Fireplace Technicians 760-805-9780"
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