J&J's Heating & Air ConditioningFireplaces and HVAC, Lic. #1086420 Español (805) 699-1112
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Fireplaces in Santa Barbara County

We plan the fireplace behind the wall first.

Linear gas fireplaces, inserts and log sets, wood burning units and outdoor fire features, plus repair, chimney sweeps and inspections. Because we also do HVAC, the fireplace, its venting and the ducts get planned together.

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Jeremy at a carved limestone fireplace with a decorative iron screen in a dining room, fire lit
From a review

A good share of our fireplace repair calls come after someone else has already been out. We diagnose first, then quote the fix.

Repairs other companies couldn't fix.

Want the same care at your house?

Estimates are free and every price is written down before we start.

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Each service

Every service has its own page.

What is included, how the job goes, and the prices we can set in advance.

  • Gas fireplaces

    We install linear and traditional gas fireplaces and handle everything behind them: the gas line, the sealed vent, the framing and the permit.

  • Inserts and log sets

    An old masonry fireplace can take a gas insert or a log set.

  • Wood fireplaces

    We install traditional and high efficiency wood burning fireplaces, with the flue sized for the unit and every clearance checked against the manufacturer's manual.

  • Outdoor fire features

    For fire pits, fire bowls and outdoor fireplaces, we build the gas line, find a safe setting and list the permit in your proposal.

  • Fireplace repair

    Pilots, valves, remotes, glass and log sets.

  • Chimney sweeps and inspections

    Level 1 and Level 2 inspections and chimney sweeps, with drop cloths on your floors and a gas leak and carbon monoxide test.

Services

What we install.

We install the fireplace lines your designer specifies, and we handle the gas line, venting, framing coordination and permits.

  • A linear fireplace set low in a white plaster wall beneath a wall mounted television

    Linear gas fireplaces

    Wide view units with custom surrounds. We plan the gas line, sealed vent and heat clearances before framing.

  • A gas insert in a white plaster surround with a stone hearth and a television above

    Gas inserts and log sets

    Turn an old masonry fireplace into one you will use, with a liner and the right insert or logs for the firebox.

  • A wood burning firebox set square in a framed wall opening

    Wood burning fireplaces

    Traditional and high efficiency units, with the flue sized and clearances checked against the manual.

  • A steel fire bowl filled with lava rock beside a pool with the ocean beyond

    Outdoor fire features

    Fire pits, fire bowls and outdoor fireplaces with a gas line, a safe setting and the right permit.

What you don't see

What's behind the wall.

Drag the handle or use the arrow keys to see the framing, gas line, vent and ducts that go into Santa Barbara County homes.

The room opened up to show wall framing, the gas line, sealed vent and ducts above the ceiling, the air handler in its closet and the outdoor heat pump behind a slatted screenThe same illustrated room finished, seen from the front corner, with a lit linear fireplace between arched windowsFinishedBehind the walls

That's a drawing. The photos are from our own jobs.

What's inside the wall.

A gas line sized and pressure tested, a sealed vent run up to the roof, and clearances checked against the manufacturer's manual. Most of what keeps a fireplace safe is hidden inside the wall, which is why we show it before the plaster goes on.

Jeremy Varela kneeling on a drop cloth at a marble fireplace, feeding the inspection camera up the flue
Jeremy feeding the camera up a flue on a Level 2 inspection.
A chimney inspection camera unit with its screen lit, set up in front of a brick fireplace
The inspection camera unit: the flue on screen, recorded for the report.
A linear gas fireplace mounted in wall framing with its vent pipe angled up through the studs
A linear fireplace in wall framing.
Vent pipe running up through two stories of open wood framing above a fireplace
Vent pipe through two stories of framing.
Service and care

Repair, sweeps and inspections.

Gas fireplace diagnosis and repair is a large part of our service work. Every visit ends with a gas leak and carbon monoxide test, and our sweeps start with drop cloths on your floors.

  • Gas fireplace repair

    Pilots, valves, remotes, glass and log sets, including the units other companies couldn't sort out. Call with the make and model if you have it.

  • Chimney sweeps and inspections

    Level 1 and Level 2 inspections, with camera reports for Level 2.

  • Safety checks

    Gas and CO testing with the Level 1 check and the sweep.

Flat rate pricing

Repairs start with a diagnostic at a set rate. Installation estimates are free and flat rate. See what goes into an estimate, line by line.

Fireplace diagnosticFinds the cause before anything is replaced
$220
After-hours diagnosticWhen a technician is available
from $308
Installation estimateOne written, flat rate number
Free
Estimate for a new system or fireplaceOne written flat rate number
Free
Tell Jeremy what you're noticing

Describe the problem.

Tick what your fireplace is doing. This writes a short message you can text or read on the phone. Jeremy does the diagnosis on the visit.

Safety first. If you smell gas or a carbon monoxide alarm sounds, leave the building and call 911 first.

What is it?
What are you noticing? Tick any.

Call or text (805) 699-1112 and tell Jeremy what you ticked.

Room by room

Every room we work in.

The living room, the roof and the patio are our fireplace work. Choose one to see what we do there. The air rooms open our heating and air pages.

Room 1 of 8

This is a drawing. Our real jobs are on the work page.

  1. Linear units, inserts and log sets. The gas line is sized and pressure tested, and the vent sealed, before the plaster goes on.

    FireplacesGas or wood?

  2. Sweeps and Level 1 and Level 2 camera inspections, usually in one visit. Standard guidance is an inspection at least once a year.

    Our ratesInspections for escrow

  8. Fire pits, fire bowls and outdoor fireplaces with a gas line, a safe setting and the right permit.

    Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces

Play

Two short fireplace games.

Light the fire, then open the wall and find the parts behind it.

Where we work

From Goleta to Carpinteria, and up the valley.

We install and service fireplaces in Goleta, Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara, Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria, and up the valley in Buellton, Solvang and Santa Ynez. Each town has its own page with the homes, the rules and the permit office.

Air

Heating and air that stays out of sight.

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Before you call

Guides and tools for this project.

Free to read and use.

Questions

Common questions.

Anything else, call or text me.

How much does a gas fireplace installation cost?

It depends on the unit, the venting route, the framing and the finish. Estimates are free and pricing is flat rate, so the number we quote is the number you pay. Call (805) 699-1112 and we'll walk the room.

Do I need a permit to install or replace a fireplace?

Gas lines, venting and new appliances generally require a permit and inspection. Your proposal lists the permit and its cost, and we handle the inspections with the city or county where you live.

Can I put a linear fireplace under a TV?

Sometimes. Heat rises above the unit, so the manufacturer's clearance and the finished wall have to allow it. We check the manual and plan the wall before framing.

How often should a chimney be inspected or swept?

Standard guidance, including NFPA 211, is to have a chimney inspected at least once a year. Sweep it when the inspection shows buildup.

What is the difference between a Level 1 and a Level 2 inspection?

A Level 1 is a visual and safety check of the readily accessible parts of the fireplace and chimney. A Level 2 adds an HD camera scan of the flue, and is the usual choice when buying or selling a home or after a change to the system.

Do you convert a wood burning fireplace to gas?

Often. We inspect the firebox and chimney first, then recommend a liner, gas logs, an insert or a repair depending on its condition and how you want to use it.

Contact

Call or text Jeremy.

Tell me about the room or the system and we'll set up a free estimate. For a repair, text me a photo of the unit first. It often saves a trip.

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Address
511 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Hours
Call or text to schedule. After-hours appointments when a technician is available.
Estimates
Free, with flat rate pricing
Serving
Santa Barbara County: Santa Barbara, Goleta, Hope Ranch, Montecito, Summerland, Carpinteria, Santa Ynez, Solvang and Buellton
License
CSLB Lic. #1086420 (C-20), active. Workers' comp insurance on file with the CSLB.
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