Chimney Sweeps Inc. in Lakeside, CA offers a comprehensive array of services dedicated to ensuring the safety, efficiency, and longevity of your chimney and fireplace system. With decades of experience serving the San Diego County community since 1985, we have established ourselves as a trusted provider of chimney-related solutions. Our services encompass a wide range of essential chimney and fireplace care, from regular maintenance to intricate repairs. Chimney Sweeps Inc. is known for its thorough chimney inspections, a critical step in identifying potential issues that could pose safety risks or compromise the functionality of your heating appliance. Our certified technicians meticulously examine every aspect of your chimney system, including flue liners, chimney caps, dampers, fireboxes, and masonry. Regardless of whether you utilize a wood-burning, gas, or electric heating source, our experts possess the expertise to evaluate each type and provide you with a comprehensive assessment. In addition to inspections, our team is well-equipped to handle repairs of varying complexities. From minor fixes like repairing cracks in masonry to more extensive tasks such as chimney rebuilding, our technicians are committed to restoring your chimney to its optimal condition. We specialize in addressing issues like chimney leaks, deteriorating liners, damaged fireboxes, and malfunctioning dampers. By promptly addressing these problems, we prevent further damage and ensure the safety of your home and family. Chimney Sweeps Inc. takes pride in offering installation services for a variety of supplemental heating appliances. Our skilled crews work closely with homeowners to guide them through the process of selecting and installing manufactured fireplaces, heating stoves, fireplace inserts, and gas log sets. With an emphasis on safety and compliance, we ensure that all installations meet the necessary codes and regulations.
"Went well, answered my concerns"
tom e on March 2025
Chimney Sweeps Inc. in Lakeside, CA offers a comprehensive array of services dedicated to ensuring the safety, efficiency, and longevity of your chimney and fireplace system. With decades of experience serving the San Diego County community since 1985, we have established ourselves as a trusted provider of chimney-related solutions. Our services encompass a wide range of essential chimney and fireplace care, from regular maintenance to intricate repairs. Chimney Sweeps Inc. is known for its thorough chimney inspections, a critical step in identifying potential issues that could pose safety risks or compromise the functionality of your heating appliance. Our certified technicians meticulously examine every aspect of your chimney system, including flue liners, chimney caps, dampers, fireboxes, and masonry. Regardless of whether you utilize a wood-burning, gas, or electric heating source, our experts possess the expertise to evaluate each type and provide you with a comprehensive assessment. In addition to inspections, our team is well-equipped to handle repairs of varying complexities. From minor fixes like repairing cracks in masonry to more extensive tasks such as chimney rebuilding, our technicians are committed to restoring your chimney to its optimal condition. We specialize in addressing issues like chimney leaks, deteriorating liners, damaged fireboxes, and malfunctioning dampers. By promptly addressing these problems, we prevent further damage and ensure the safety of your home and family. Chimney Sweeps Inc. takes pride in offering installation services for a variety of supplemental heating appliances. Our skilled crews work closely with homeowners to guide them through the process of selecting and installing manufactured fireplaces, heating stoves, fireplace inserts, and gas log sets. With an emphasis on safety and compliance, we ensure that all installations meet the necessary codes and regulations.
"Went well, answered my concerns"
tom e on March 2025
Rock N Block Landscape takes 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.
Rock N Block Landscape takes 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.
Silver Scapes, Inc. offers top-tier landscaping services to make your outdoor space an oasis. Whether you need pavers, artificial turf, retaining walls, or more, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life. As a licensed contractor and knowledge of the San Diego County terrain, we ensure every project meets the highest standards of reliability, quality, and safety.
"Silver Scapes came and installed our planter walls in our backyard. They also put in our drip systems and planted all our tropical plants. They were efficient, and careful not to damage the concrete we already had. Nate and the crew were great and gave us a great price too. Give them a call you won't regret it!"
Shari S on August 2024
Silver Scapes, Inc. offers top-tier landscaping services to make your outdoor space an oasis. Whether you need pavers, artificial turf, retaining walls, or more, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life. As a licensed contractor and knowledge of the San Diego County terrain, we ensure every project meets the highest standards of reliability, quality, and safety.
"Silver Scapes came and installed our planter walls in our backyard. They also put in our drip systems and planted all our tropical plants. They were efficient, and careful not to damage the concrete we already had. Nate and the crew were great and gave us a great price too. Give them a call you won't regret it!"
Shari S on August 2024
Evo Turf & Evo Pavers was built with Southern California homeowners in mind, especially those tired of sky-high water bills, patchy grass, and endless yard work. Since discovering the potential of synthetic turf in 2006, we’ve been committed to transforming outdoor spaces into clean, modern, and low-maintenance environments. Our company is rooted in three pillars: product expertise, top-tier customer service, and fair competitive pricing. That’s what’s made us one of the fastest-growing landscape providers in San Diego, Riverside, and Orange Counties. As San Diego natives and lifelong friends, we take a hands-on approach: one of us will be the one answering your call, walking your property, or checking in after installation. From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, we’re here with honest advice, prompt communication, and a focus on long-term satisfaction. Considering making the switch to synthetic turf? No more mowing, watering, seeding, or chemicals. Say goodbye to bugs, allergies, pet urine spots, and brown patches, and hello to a green, beautiful yard that looks great every day of the year. Contact us for a free quote today!
"I’m so glad I went with this company; they made everything simple and did a fantastic job. Highly recommend!"
Kamry W on June 2025
Evo Turf & Evo Pavers was built with Southern California homeowners in mind, especially those tired of sky-high water bills, patchy grass, and endless yard work. Since discovering the potential of synthetic turf in 2006, we’ve been committed to transforming outdoor spaces into clean, modern, and low-maintenance environments. Our company is rooted in three pillars: product expertise, top-tier customer service, and fair competitive pricing. That’s what’s made us one of the fastest-growing landscape providers in San Diego, Riverside, and Orange Counties. As San Diego natives and lifelong friends, we take a hands-on approach: one of us will be the one answering your call, walking your property, or checking in after installation. From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, we’re here with honest advice, prompt communication, and a focus on long-term satisfaction. Considering making the switch to synthetic turf? No more mowing, watering, seeding, or chemicals. Say goodbye to bugs, allergies, pet urine spots, and brown patches, and hello to a green, beautiful yard that looks great every day of the year. Contact us for a free quote today!
"I’m so glad I went with this company; they made everything simple and did a fantastic job. Highly recommend!"
Kamry W on June 2025
12 Time Super Service Award Winner! C & H Gardens has been providing residential and commercial property landscape and arboricultural services since 1978. We specialize in creating tranquil, practical and functional outdoor living spaces. Whether you enjoy entertaining, recreation or relaxation we can bring Beauty and Tranquility to your world.
"TLDR: Kent is a talented artist who has mastered i. the fine line in landscaping between aesthetics and practical use and ii. the rare and valuable business skill of being customer-centric. We had a big job with his team and we were so happy with the end result and the relationship we built along the way that I promised Kent a review that came from the heart - it's a bit long but here it goes. My first impression of Kent was of an artist and a very-talented one at that - bringing vision and experience to the table. My family had just bought a new house in the perfect canyon lot we always wanted, but the house needed some TLC. We wanted to transform our front and backyard into something that corresponded to our dream backyard for the next 10-20 years for our kids to grow up and enjoy in. Although we had some idea of what we wanted, we were certainly not landscaping experts and several of our ideas were quite rough around the edges. We needed someone who was flexible to our vision but could help us connect the dots on how to get there taking into account practical application and aesthetics. Kent did just that. His first time over he spent time aligning with us on our vision and he professionally called out some of the flaws in our thinking. We recognized a lot of what he said made sense and started to mold our vision around some of those insights. To solidify the idea, he brought out his sketch book and literally drew his vision for our backyard in two sketches (sounds corny, but frankly - it showed his artistry excellence and care for the customer). Once that was done and we aligned on the game plan - Kent and his team started immediately within the next 2-3 days. It was quite a thing to watch his team of 10-20 employees at any given day tear ad rebuild my backyard within 2-3 weeks. At a high-level, Kent's scope of work was as follows: - demo'd old concrete/pavers and re-poured new colored concrete - demo'd old patio cover and installed a giant alumawood patio cover - moved a ton of dirt around with an excavator to re-level the area behind our backyard - re-did drainage to stop water from pooling/staining concrete (as it was before) - removed several trees and ground the stumps (some over 70 ft tall!) - installed new queen and multi-trunked king palms - installed planters with low-maintenance plants (succulents, ice plants, etc) and new stations for the automated drip system - Built our barrel sauna for us and ran new 220V electrical line - installed a section of artificial sod that looked gorgeous As you can imagine from the size of the project, there were some snags that happened along the way: an accidental broken window, a structural issue with the patio cover, concrete discoloration due to the wildly rainy season we had in March-April, among some other minor items. However, what impressed me the most is how if you give Kent and team the chance to fix it, they WILL fix it. Although discussions on such snags and remedying it are never usually straight-forward, in the end what really mattered to me is that Kent showed the ownership to set us - as his customers up for success - owned up to those snags being his responsibility and remedied it with professionalism and always remaining customer-centric. I appreciate Kent and his son - Kacen - very much and very much plan to work with them on future projects in the near future."
Thomas O on June 2023
12 Time Super Service Award Winner! C & H Gardens has been providing residential and commercial property landscape and arboricultural services since 1978. We specialize in creating tranquil, practical and functional outdoor living spaces. Whether you enjoy entertaining, recreation or relaxation we can bring Beauty and Tranquility to your world.
"TLDR: Kent is a talented artist who has mastered i. the fine line in landscaping between aesthetics and practical use and ii. the rare and valuable business skill of being customer-centric. We had a big job with his team and we were so happy with the end result and the relationship we built along the way that I promised Kent a review that came from the heart - it's a bit long but here it goes. My first impression of Kent was of an artist and a very-talented one at that - bringing vision and experience to the table. My family had just bought a new house in the perfect canyon lot we always wanted, but the house needed some TLC. We wanted to transform our front and backyard into something that corresponded to our dream backyard for the next 10-20 years for our kids to grow up and enjoy in. Although we had some idea of what we wanted, we were certainly not landscaping experts and several of our ideas were quite rough around the edges. We needed someone who was flexible to our vision but could help us connect the dots on how to get there taking into account practical application and aesthetics. Kent did just that. His first time over he spent time aligning with us on our vision and he professionally called out some of the flaws in our thinking. We recognized a lot of what he said made sense and started to mold our vision around some of those insights. To solidify the idea, he brought out his sketch book and literally drew his vision for our backyard in two sketches (sounds corny, but frankly - it showed his artistry excellence and care for the customer). Once that was done and we aligned on the game plan - Kent and his team started immediately within the next 2-3 days. It was quite a thing to watch his team of 10-20 employees at any given day tear ad rebuild my backyard within 2-3 weeks. At a high-level, Kent's scope of work was as follows: - demo'd old concrete/pavers and re-poured new colored concrete - demo'd old patio cover and installed a giant alumawood patio cover - moved a ton of dirt around with an excavator to re-level the area behind our backyard - re-did drainage to stop water from pooling/staining concrete (as it was before) - removed several trees and ground the stumps (some over 70 ft tall!) - installed new queen and multi-trunked king palms - installed planters with low-maintenance plants (succulents, ice plants, etc) and new stations for the automated drip system - Built our barrel sauna for us and ran new 220V electrical line - installed a section of artificial sod that looked gorgeous As you can imagine from the size of the project, there were some snags that happened along the way: an accidental broken window, a structural issue with the patio cover, concrete discoloration due to the wildly rainy season we had in March-April, among some other minor items. However, what impressed me the most is how if you give Kent and team the chance to fix it, they WILL fix it. Although discussions on such snags and remedying it are never usually straight-forward, in the end what really mattered to me is that Kent showed the ownership to set us - as his customers up for success - owned up to those snags being his responsibility and remedied it with professionalism and always remaining customer-centric. I appreciate Kent and his son - Kacen - very much and very much plan to work with them on future projects in the near future."
Thomas O on June 2023
Southwest Tree Care & Landscape Design is a tree care and landscape service company located in San Marcos, CA. Our tree services include tree trimming, tree removal, tree health, and we are a certified arborist. We also offer landscapes and outdoor living services which include 3D & renderings, landscapes, and plantings, outdoor kitchens, patios, walkways, pavers, and concrete, fire pits, fireplaces, retaining walls, seating walls, outdoor lighting, and full-service grounds maintenance. We are proud to offer our services in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Rancho Sante Fe, and San Marcos!
"Amazing service! We had a big deadline for a party we were hosting at our home. Not only didn Steve and his crew get everything done on time, they exceeded expectations with design and helping us love outdoor areas as much as we loved the inside! Highly recommend!!!"
Colin H on December 2019
Southwest Tree Care & Landscape Design is a tree care and landscape service company located in San Marcos, CA. Our tree services include tree trimming, tree removal, tree health, and we are a certified arborist. We also offer landscapes and outdoor living services which include 3D & renderings, landscapes, and plantings, outdoor kitchens, patios, walkways, pavers, and concrete, fire pits, fireplaces, retaining walls, seating walls, outdoor lighting, and full-service grounds maintenance. We are proud to offer our services in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Rancho Sante Fe, and San Marcos!
"Amazing service! We had a big deadline for a party we were hosting at our home. Not only didn Steve and his crew get everything done on time, they exceeded expectations with design and helping us love outdoor areas as much as we loved the inside! Highly recommend!!!"
Colin H on December 2019
ADB Room Additions is a division of Remcon Design Build INC. Remcon Design Build was established in San Diego 10 years ago by Roy Vyas. Remcon Design Build is a leader in home remodeling, room additions including kitchen and bathroom remodeling in San Diego. ADB Room Additions is your San Diego room additions and remodeling contractor throughout all of San Diego County. With more than 10 years of room additions and home renovations experience ADB Room Additions provides quality workmanship and excellent customer service. ADB Room Additions knows that building or remodeling a home is probably the largest investment a home owner will undertake; Thus ADB Room Additions is committed to providing you with a finished product that not only reflect your style and tastes, but will provide years of comfort and improve your home's value.
ADB Room Additions is a division of Remcon Design Build INC. Remcon Design Build was established in San Diego 10 years ago by Roy Vyas. Remcon Design Build is a leader in home remodeling, room additions including kitchen and bathroom remodeling in San Diego. ADB Room Additions is your San Diego room additions and remodeling contractor throughout all of San Diego County. With more than 10 years of room additions and home renovations experience ADB Room Additions provides quality workmanship and excellent customer service. ADB Room Additions knows that building or remodeling a home is probably the largest investment a home owner will undertake; Thus ADB Room Additions is committed to providing you with a finished product that not only reflect your style and tastes, but will provide years of comfort and improve your home's value.
William Joyce Design is a Landscape Architecture firm dedicated to creating imaginative, functional, & attractive landscapes that elicit lasting responses & are intrinsic to the local environmental conditions. As each site poses its own questions & offers its unique subtleties, we use our own broad-reaching cultural experiences & expansive education to embrace natural systems, feed our imagination, & reinforce the instincts of our designs. By committing to stewardship of the land, responsible use of natural resources, incorporation of local materials & native plants, & appreciation of the physical interaction with the landscape, William Joyce Design seeks uncontrived, natural solutions designed to generate discovery, splendor, & balance.
William Joyce Design is a Landscape Architecture firm dedicated to creating imaginative, functional, & attractive landscapes that elicit lasting responses & are intrinsic to the local environmental conditions. As each site poses its own questions & offers its unique subtleties, we use our own broad-reaching cultural experiences & expansive education to embrace natural systems, feed our imagination, & reinforce the instincts of our designs. By committing to stewardship of the land, responsible use of natural resources, incorporation of local materials & native plants, & appreciation of the physical interaction with the landscape, William Joyce Design seeks uncontrived, natural solutions designed to generate discovery, splendor, & balance.
Yes, many homeowners find a wood-to-gas fireplace conversion to be a worthwhile investment. A gas conversion trades messy firewood for push-button convenience, built-in safety shutoff valves, and low-maintenance operation. It also burns more cleanly and efficiently, which can trim energy costs and boost resale value—all around, a smart upgrade for most homeowners.
You don't technically need a chimney for a gas fireplace. However, if you go with the safer vented option, you need a direct vent or another venting system that draws in external air for combustion and expels the exhaust. If you have an existing chimney, you can use it as the vent as long as it's appropriately lined. Installing a chimney liner costs $630 to $7,000.
Yes, a gas fireplace will still work during a power outage. Gas fireplaces with a vertical pilot don't require electricity for the pilot flame to start. New gas fireplace models may use an intermittent pilot ignition system. These types of fireplaces often need a power supply to light, but most have a backup system in case of a power outage.
Absolutely—if no gas line runs near your fireplace, a licensed plumber or gas fitter can extend service for $260 to $820, with most homeowners spending an average of $540. Costs rise if your home lacks a main gas line, but professional installation guarantees leak-free connections, code compliance, and safe operation—critical when you’re dealing with combustible fuel.
No, electric fireplaces can’t be retrofitted for gas because they lack the venting, combustion chamber, and safety components needed for a gas flame. Switching to gas means removing the electric unit and installing an entirely new fireplace, vent, and gas line—an extensive project that often costs more than starting fresh with a purpose-built gas model.
Yes, gas fireplaces are a more eco-friendly option. Compared with a wood-burning unit, a natural gas fireplace releases roughly half to two-thirds the CO2 per unit of heat and far fewer particulates. That cleaner burn means better indoor air quality, less creosote buildup, and higher overall efficiency—benefits for both your home and the environment.