Fireplace installation in Camarillo CA - a fire that fits how you'll use it
An old fireplace that sits cold, or a room that never had one? We help you pick the type that fits and install it properly.
Wood-burning fireplaces
Masonry or factory-built fireboxes for real wood fires.
Gas fireplaces
Units that run on your home's gas line.
Electric fireplaces
The look of a fire with no chimney or vent to build.
Inserts for old fireboxes
A new unit fitted inside the fireplace you already have.
What does it take to add a fireplace in Camarillo?
Fireplace installation in Camarillo adds a wood, gas or electric fireplace to your home, or fits an insert into the one you already have. For most houses it brings atmosphere and some extra warmth, not the main heat.
I start by finding out what you have now, an old masonry firebox, a factory-built steel unit or nothing at all, and whether you want real heat or mostly the look of a fire. Then I lay out the wood, gas, electric or insert choices that fit your house and tell you which one I'd pick and why.
A masonry wood fireplace usually costs the most because a chimney gets built with it. A factory-built one, an insulated steel box that vents to the roof, gives you wood fires for less. Gas costs less when the house already has a gas line, and electric is the cheapest, needing only an outlet and some space. The schedule turns on that choice too, and my written estimate has your figure.
- Options laid out before you choose
- A straight answer on heat versus looks
- Venting and clearances done right
- Your price and plan in writing
When is it time to add or replace a fireplace?
It's worth a look when the fireplace you have sits unused, doesn't fit how you live, or the room you spend evenings in has none.
A fireplace you never light
If the old open firebox sits cold because it's more work than it's worth, an insert or a new unit may suit you better.
You want heat, not just a glow
If you'd like the fireplace to take the chill off the room, not just look nice, it's worth rethinking what's there.
No fireplace where you want one
You'd like a fire in the family room or bedroom, but the house never had a chimney there.
A remodel or addition is coming
Open walls make it easier to run a vent, a gas line or an outlet, so it's the best time to plan a fireplace.
Tired of hauling wood
You want a fire at the push of a button, without the ash, the smoke smell or the woodpile by the door.
An older unit that's worn out
A factory-built firebox with rusted panels, cracked parts or doors that won't seal is usually worth replacing rather than patching.
Get a written fireplace estimate
Say whether you have a fireplace now, what kind, and if there's gas. We reply within one business day to book a free on-site estimate, no obligation.
What I look at before a fireplace installation
Before I suggest any fireplace, I look at what's in the house now and what it would take to vent, fuel and finish a new one.
What you have now
An old masonry firebox, a factory-built metal unit or a bare wall each open different choices, so I sort that out first.
The chimney or vent route
I check the flue and liner on a masonry chimney, or find where a new unit's vent can reach the outside.
Gas, power and clearances
I check whether gas reaches the room, where power is, and whether there's room for safe air space from framing and anything else that burns.
The hearth and surround
I look at what the hearth will sit on and what you want around the opening, whether that's brick or stone veneer.
What to expect on a fireplace installation
I plan the job around your house and how you'll use the fire, so at each step you know what's happening and who's doing it.
You call or write
Call (805) 233-6281 or use the form, tell us what you have now, and we'll set a time to come out.
I come out myself
I look over the whole job, from the firebox or bare wall to the vent route, and ask how you'll use the fire.
Your estimate in writing
I tell you what the job needs and what can wait, lay out the options that fit, and put it in writing.
Permit and install
Once you say go, we take care of any permit the job needs, and our crew does the work.
Check and walk-through
I check the work as it goes and again before we call it done, then walk you through your new fireplace.
Why Camarillo homeowners call G&R Camarillo Concrete and Masonry for fireplaces
We've been in business since 2020. Before that I learned masonry fixing tired chimneys and worn brick at rental homes around Ventura County.
The owner gives your estimate
I come out myself, look at the whole job and tell you what I'd do, so nothing's lost between a salesperson and the crew.
Brick and block are our trade
Brick and block are what we're best known for, and we build a hearth or surround with the same care as our concrete block walls.
Licensed and insured for your job
We're licensed and insured, and our crew protects the floor and furniture around the work and cleans up before we leave.
Honest about what you need
If the fireplace you have already does what you want, I'll say so instead of selling you a new one. Call (805) 233-6281 to set a visit.
Fireplace installation in Camarillo and nearby cities
In Camarillo, whether a fireplace job needs a permit is the city's call, and the city takes permit plans only through its online permit portal. The city's Building & Safety Division answers questions at 805-388-5395. The county air district says home projects need no air pollution permits. We check with the city before we start, file what's needed and meet the inspector.
We're based in Camarillo and work across Ventura County and into Los Angeles County, from Oxnard and Ventura to Calabasas and Westlake Village. In houses around here we often find an older open fireplace that rarely gets lit, or a family room that never had one. If your city isn't listed, ask us.
Not sure which fireplace fits your house and how you'll use it?
(805) 233-6281Fireplace installation questions
How much does a gas fireplace insert cost in Camarillo?
Across the US, an installed gas fireplace insert usually costs about $2,000 to $5,000 per job. Where yours lands depends on the insert's size, brand, features and how it vents. That's the national range, not our price, and I'll put your own number in writing after I see the fireplace.
Does a gas fireplace work when the power goes out?
A gas fireplace keeps working in a power outage, and an electric one stops. Gas can also go almost anywhere you can run a vent outside, and electric isn't the most cost-effective way to heat a house, so if you want a fire you can count on, I'd go with gas.
How long does it take to install a gas fireplace insert?
A gas insert usually takes about one day for a gas plumber or a heating and cooling pro to install. A new fireplace built with its own chimney is a much bigger job, and I'll go over the schedule with you at the estimate.
Who decides which wood-burning fireplaces are allowed in Camarillo?
The EPA points buyers to their state or local air quality agency to learn which wood-burning appliances, if any, can legally be installed where they live. If you want real wood fires, check that before you pick a unit, and we'll ask about it before we plan around wood.
Does an open fireplace actually heat the house?
Not much. Most traditional open fireplaces lose over 90 percent of the fire's heat up the chimney, and much of the room's warm air goes with it. An open fireplace makes sense when you mainly want the look of a fire, and if you want warmth, we'll talk through gas and insert options.
How do I know if my fireplace can take an insert?
Find out whether you have a masonry fireplace or a factory-built one, because an insert fits inside either, but a factory-built, or zero-clearance, unit needs an insert designed and tested for that model. With a masonry chimney, the flue liner, the chimney's inner lining, has to be installed right, so ask any installer how they check it. I'll tell you which kind you have when I come out.
Get a fireplace estimate in Camarillo
We're open seven days a week, 7 AM to 11 PM, so call (805) 233-6281 or send the form for a written estimate.