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Fireplace Technicians

Maid Service, Post Construction - Clean-up, Doors (Exterior) - Install or Replace,

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

28 years of experience

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
Reviews
4.950 Reviews
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5
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Anne Z.
Jun 2015
3.0
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Elena V.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Gary was  prompt and professional for each appointment.  On the initial appointment, he patiently answered all my questions, provided a good selection of products to choose from, and gave a quote for services.  The day of service, Gary prepped & painted the inside of the fireplace as well as all hardware on the doors.  For the finishing touches, he installed a new burner and fire glass.  When he left the area was clean and ready to be enjoyed.  My boring, outdated gas fireplace is now updated, and looks great!!!  I'd hire Gary again.

Michelle O.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Natalie H.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
The entire process took 2 hours, and there were no unexpected issues.

Steve C.
Mar 2015
1.0
It couldn't go. The guy did not return my call for 4 days so I hired someone outside Angie's list.

Laura H.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Mary+Lou L.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
The owner is professional, clean and very thorough.  I had a problem with one of my fireplaces and he helped me on the phone and said I needed another business to address the problem and he did not think another service call was necessary.

Marco S.
Dec 2014
3.0
$475
He took several weeks to get the parts and the cost was too high in my opinion.

Joyce D.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
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Dean S.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Gary did a great job assessing the problem and providing us with options. Once we selected the products we wanted he coordinated the electrician and plumbers and made it no fuss for us.  When we was done, the place was spotless. 
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.



Janice G.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
They did an excellent job of checking everything from top to bottom to ensure our chimney and fireplace were in tip top shape. Very friendly and professional. Would absolutely recommend them to anyone! Thanks.

Gayelyrd T.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

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!



Brian B.
Nov 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
I called a couple companies about my Dyna Flame 3000G fireplace that was not working. After talking with one company that told me Dyna Flame was out of business, and replacement parts could not be found, I was discouraged. I decided to call around some more for other opinions. One other company did not get back to me. Gary called me back, and we scheduled an appointment. He came out, checked a number of things, and finally zeroed in on the high temperature device. He was able to find a replacement in his truck, and now I have a working fireplace.
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!

Caroline R.
Nov 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Would highly recommend Gary - very professional and courteous and did a great job.

Stanley D.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Excellent job completed in a timely manner at promised cost.

Jacob C.
Sep 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We had an unwilling gas fireplace starter. Switch and remote didn't work. We thought to replace it with glass type FP. Owner showed up and solved the inconsistant starting. Fast and simple. He would not accept any payment for his efforts. He has a full knowledge of the field. I would use and recommend him in a heartbeat.

Debra G.
Sep 2014
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
I sent a copy of another estimate and they priced it out, without seeing the job. The price was less, but since the temperatures were so warm, we decided to put off the work for another season.

Nancy B.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
He was super patient, detailed and efficient with me on the phone.
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.

Lori M.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Things went fine. They did a fine job. We got it on Angie's List. They've been recommended on Angie's List. It was pleasant. It didn't require much time. The work was done well and we didn't need to call them again. It was a good point that they steered us away from more expensive options that we really didn't need so they weren't just out to get every nickel out of us they could. They steered us away from more expensive options.

Danna K.
Jun 2014
4.0
$1,100
The technician was very responsive and friendly.  The products he offered were high quality.  The price was just more than I can afford.

NANCY M.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
He was on time, he had to modify the unit I gave him to make it work, he went the extra mile and stayed with it until it was totally complete, he was methodical, clean and polite.  I would use him again in a Michigan Minute.

Carol L.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
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Dave P.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,250
Had to wait as his ducting did not come in in time for the first install date. Came back next appt on time, got it done in a few hours. I have not used the fireplace since, I'll find out if it works in the winter. Overall I'm happy with his work.

Cindy Q.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$135
It went well. Very thorough and professional. Cleaned up before leaving.

Lorraine G.
Feb 2014
4.0
$125
Purchased our home in August, 2013.  Had the gas company come out and check all our appliances, furnace and fireplace for safety sake.  They red tagged the fireplace because it did not have a clamp on the flue.
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.
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FAQ

Fireplace Technicians is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Fireplace Technicians accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Fireplace Technicians offers free project estimates.
No, Fireplace Technicians does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Fireplace Technicians does not offer a senior discount.
No, Fireplace Technicians does not offer emergency services.
No, Fireplace Technicians does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

36491 Yamas Dr, Wildomar, CA 92595

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