--- title: "CUSTOM MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN INC — Fireplace Sales & Installation | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/fireplace-sales-and-installation/custom-masonry-and-fireplace-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~1921494082 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1921494082.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "CUSTOM MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN INC" category: ["Fireplace Sales & Installation"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/73130cef082c9adc_8525-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "SAN DIEGO, California 92115, United States" phone: "(619) 287-6464" website: http://www.sandiegofireplaces.com rating: 5 review_count: 25 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 28 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # CUSTOM MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN INC Original Houzz profile: [CUSTOM MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN INC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/fireplace-sales-and-installation/custom-masonry-and-fireplace-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~1921494082) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Fireplace Sales & Installation - **Location:** SAN DIEGO, CA - **Serves:** San Diego, University City, Chula Vista, El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, National City, Point Loma San Diego, La Jolla, Spring Valley, Ocean Beach San Diego, Lemon Grove, Rancho San Diego, Winter Gardens, Coronado, Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, Bostonia, Bonita, Eucalyptus Hills, Granite Hills, Lakeside, Hill Crest San Diego, Lincoln Acres, Logan Heights San Diego, Mission Hills San Diego, Mission Valley San Diego, Tierrasanta San Diego - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (25 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2015–2022), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves Company CUSTOM MASONRY AND FIREPLACE DESIGN INC San Diego Masonry Contractor: Paul Walker Trained in England, he has 24 years of experience in masonry construction. The first five years were in and around London, where he served working with tradesmen who passed down their skills and knowledge acquired from previous generations. Paul has been building fireplaces in San Diego since 1992 and is a recognized expert in fireplace refacing, fireplace repair, and relining chimneys to prevent fire hazards. He is trained in all areas of masonry construction focusing mainly on the comprehensive aspects of fireplace and chimney construction, including outdoor cooking ovens and barbeques using real stone stonework, True stone, Rox Pro rock, Eldorado and Cultured stone. ### Services Provided - Custom Fireplaces - Fireplace Installation - Fireplace Repair - Chimney Construction - Chimney Repair - Chimney Inspection - Brick Repair ### Areas Served - San Diego - University City - Chula Vista - El Cajon - La Mesa - Santee - National City - Point Loma San Diego - La Jolla - Spring Valley - Ocean Beach San Diego - Lemon Grove - Rancho San Diego - Winter Gardens - Coronado - Casa de Oro-Mount Helix - Bostonia - Bonita - Eucalyptus Hills - Granite Hills - Lakeside - Hill Crest San Diego - Lincoln Acres - Logan Heights San Diego - Mission Hills San Diego - Mission Valley San Diego - Tierrasanta San Diego ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | CUSTOM MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN INC | | Address | SAN DIEGO, California 92115, United States | | Phone | (619) 287-6464 | | Website | http://www.sandiegofireplaces.com | | License Number | 851233 | | Followers on Houzz | 28 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Custom-Masonry-and-Fireplace-Design/463417357105596 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/FireplacesSD - Blog — http://WWW.SANDIEGOFIREPLACES.COM ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [CUSTOM MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN INC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/fireplace-sales-and-installation/custom-masonry-and-fireplace-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~1921494082) - **Website:** http://www.sandiegofireplaces.com - **Phone:** (619) 287-6464 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Liscenced C29 masonry contractor with 25 years of experience - BBB A+ - No complaints in the twelve years of my business operations with the Contractors licencing board. - Angie's list Super Service Award.the top five percent of contractors earn this. - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2015–2022), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 25 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — rebeccaotten, Jan. 2022** > We are extremely pleased with our refinished fireplace. Paul assisted us with finding the products we liked at the best prices. His workmanship is excellent and he takes great care with your home when completing the work. His pricing is very reasonable. A neighbor of mine recommended him to me and I highly recommend him to others. **★★★★★ — luke1005, March 2021** > The best fireplace team in San Diego! Prompt replies, always very courteous. Professional work. Stayed on-time and on-budget. They were completing a remodel on a 1920 fireplace. **★★★★★ — Bernard Maertz, March 2021** > From the first time I met Mr. Walker I knew I made the right call. His educated, and detailed inspection of my antiquated fireplace was spot on and his explanation to me of the corrections to resolve the numerous issues were perfect. From day one the skill and efficiency they have are first class. Communication, professionalism and honesty, that's what you get when you hire Paul and his men. Not to mention the best, most beautiful fireplace you could ever hope for. Thanks again Paul. You and your extremely talented crew are truly the best. **★★★★★ — Ellen S., May 2019** > Paul and his team are very knowledgeable and very professional. My original 1926 Batchelder fireplace was in the best of hands, as he replaced the firebox and lined the chimney, repairing ages old cracks and restoring it to safe use. Paul really cares about your home and your fireplace and I would not hesitate to refer anyone to him. Money well spent. And my living room was perfectly clean after a day filled with debris and dust was over. Bravo! **★★★★★ — Monica Carson, Feb. 2018** > Paul Walker completely updated our living room by his fireplace renovation. We had a dreadful concrete faux stone fireplace from the mid-70's. Paul Walker completely removed this face and helped us design a new natural stone facing. He came to our home for the initial consultation and the entire job was completed in two days! He was very careful with dust and debris separating the work area from everything else in our living room with a combination of rugs to protect the floor and plastic barrier to protect the rest of the room as a whole. At the end, we love the finished product and his attention to every detail in the process. If we knew how quickly and how economically our fireplace renovation could have been done, we would have tackled this project years ago! **★★★★★ — Amber Pollock, Jan. 2018** > Paul did a great job on re-doing the inside of our existing fireplace and re-routing the gas line. We highly recommend his work! We are loving our warm fires this winter. > Many thanks! **★★★★★ — Michael Howell, Jan. 2018** > Awesome job. I would highly recommend Paul to anyone including friends and family. After they were done they cleaned up so well you wouldn’t have known they had been there. **★★★★★ — Larry Rivkin, Jan. 2018** > We have a built in Bar-B-Q in our kitchen. I noticed a crack in the material above the grill on the inside of the unit and had no idea what to do. I made a few calls and was referred to Paul Walker at Custom Masonry & fireplace Design. He came out to the house and clearly understood the problem. The "fix" was to remove the cracked piece (that was put in when this was built) and replace it with the proper masonry material. We agreed on a price and he was able to do this in a matter of days after first coming out to see the problem. Obviously he is well versed in problems like this and the repair was done with care and without any real mess in our kitchen. He had a very good attitude, was very professional, and I would definitely recommend him for similar problems. **★★★★★ — Diana Peters, Jan. 2018** > We recently bought a new home which has an original Batchelder fireplace that needed some work. I reached out to a couple of fireplace companies and received two estimates. Immediately when I met Paul, I knew I had found the right person. He was very professional, courteous, knowledgeable and kind! He knew exactly what the fireplace needed for us to burn wood safely, and his pricing was extremely competitive. Paul made the necessary repairs/upgrades and we could not be more pleased with both him, and his work. We light the fireplace regularly and we would not even think about using anyone else for any fireplace needs that we may have. We highly recommend Paul and Custom Masonry & Fireplace Design. **★★★★★ — Pat Baker, April 2017** > Paul and his crew did excellent work for a fair price. We were very pleased with the service. So happy that our fireplace is once again safe to use. **★★★★★ — Marsha WIlson, Feb. 2017** > You need to know how amazing and professional Paul Walker and his team were, and how beautiful his craftsmanship is. Paul and team took a very neglected corner of our living room and made it the pride of our home. I trusted his advise to make the changes to bring our fireplace up to code and keep our family safe. He had great vision, listened to our ideas, presented fact based counterpoints and presented additional ways to complete our mantel in a way we had not considered. Ultimately, his vision was the right one (and we have strong opinions!). We now have a fireplace that is warm, welcoming, safe and such a delight to see each morning from our kitchen as we make our coffee. Paul was honest in his bid, was EXTREMELY fastidious throughout the efficient engagement, and his whole crew was so professional. You may get a lower bid, but there is no chance you will get a better value with no need to address any nit-based issues post work. That is \*invaluable\* in this day and age. I cannot more highly recommend Paul Walker and team and San Diego Fireplaces. This is a company of great integrity and workmanship. I am so pleased that we chose them. Paul, happy to provide direct references for those who ask. Happy holidays my friend. **★★★★★ — Robyn Scherer, Feb. 2017** > Paul was not only friendly but very concise in detailing what he thought we needed done to rectify our fireplace to get it in working condition. He was very prompt and VERY neat while working in our home. He was fastidious in how he prepped our home before even beginning the work. We highly recommend Paul for any masonry work. Great, Great guy all around!! ## Selected projects - [various fireplace pictures](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/various-fireplace-pictures-pj-vj~756655) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 39 - [Batchelder Tile Fireplaces - San Diego](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/batchelder-tile-fireplaces-san-diego-pj-vj~337286) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 2 - [Outdoor Pizza Ovens - San Diego](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-pizza-ovens-san-diego-pj-vj~337331) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Outdoor Fireplaces & BBQs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-fireplaces-and-bbqs-pj-vj~337326) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Outdoor Chimneys - San Diego](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-chimneys-san-diego-pj-vj~337319) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Stucco Chimneys - San Diego](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stucco-chimneys-san-diego-pj-vj~337316) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Stone Chimneys - San Diego](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-chimneys-san-diego-pj-vj~337309) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Brick Chimneys - San Diego](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brick-chimneys-san-diego-pj-vj~337304) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Stone Fireplaces - San Diego](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-fireplaces-san-diego-pj-vj~337285) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 1 - [Tile Fireplaces - San Diego](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tile-fireplaces-san-diego-pj-vj~337298) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Stucco Fireplaces - San Diego](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stucco-fireplaces-san-diego-pj-vj~337295) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Brick Fireplaces - San Diego](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brick-fireplaces-san-diego-pj-vj~337290) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/fireplace-sales-and-installation/custom-masonry-and-fireplace-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~1921494082) ## Ideabooks - [gate](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/136863537/list/gate) — 2 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/sandiegofireplaces) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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