Updated: Jun 02, 2026
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4111 CHIPPEWA COURT, San Diego, CA, 92117
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Authentic Fireplaces Construction
Serving residential clients throughout San Diego County, Authentic Fireplaces Inc specializes in custom fireplace installation and remodeling. Founded over 30 years ago, the company offers a full range of services including fireplace design, facing upgrades, mantel installations, refacing, and gas log conversions. Their portfolio includes projects in neighborhoods such as La Jolla, Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe, where they have transformed existing fireplaces with new surrounds and custom stone or tile finishes. Authentic Fireplaces Inc works with a variety of materials, including marble, limestone, slate, and cast stone. The company also provides electric and gas fireplace solutions and handles both new construction and retrofitting for existing homes. All consultation, fabrication, and installation services are managed in-house to ensure project consistency.
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Authentic Fireplaces Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (858) 274-6134
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Address: 4111 CHIPPEWA COURT, San Diego, CA 92117
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Authentic Fireplaces Inc San Diego
Quality
105
92nd percentile
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Activity
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1 project
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Authentic Fireplaces Inc has worked on at least
3.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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Building Permits by Authentic Fireplaces Inc
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North park: combination permit building for existing residence. scope to include remove and replace damaged chimney in kind. rs-1-7 geo 52
Valuation:
$9,317
Permit #:
2538228
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,733
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Greater north park- combination building permit remove and replace masonry damaged chimney beyond repair. replacing with same size stucco texture and color for an existing single family residence. rs-1-1/rs-1-7 geo haz 52 fire: brush mngmnt hrb #526 esl
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
2200087
Status:
complete
Fee:
$355
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Greter north park: combination building permit for replacing an existing masonry chimney with new, for a single family residence. base zone: rm-1-1 / geo haz: 52 / historic: 3542-3544 32nd st
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
2132864
Status:
complete
Fee:
$242
Permit Type:
Add/Alt 1 or 2 Fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Greter north park: combination building permit for replacing an existing masonry chimney with new for a single family residence. base zone: rm-1-1 geo haz: 52 historic: 3542-3544 32nd st
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
2132864
Status:
complete
Fee:
$242
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Scripps miramar ranch; combination permit for a masonry fireplace replacement in an existing sdu
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PRJ-1096732
Status:
final
Fee:
$777
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Greater north park- combination building permit for remove and replace damaged masonry chiney at an (e) sdu. rs-1-7 geo haz 52 burlingame (existing) historic hrb # 526
Valuation:
$7,335
Permit #:
2023247
Status:
complete
Fee:
$743
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Uptown: combination permit to replace exsiting fireplace in an existing 2-story single family residence. zone: rm-1-1, geo:53
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
1921031
Status:
complete
Fee:
$655
Permit Type:
Add/Alt 1 or 2 Fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Peninsula; combination permit for replacement of fireplace for existing single family home
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PRJ-1078051
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,005
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Uptown. combination building permit for replacement-in-kind of masonry fireplace to existing sdu
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PRJ-1055704
Status:
complete
Fee:
$944
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rapid review-standard-building construction:3124/laurel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PRJ-1045302
Status:
issued
Fee:
$917
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
College area; combination building permit for the removal and replacement like for like of a masonry fireplace in a sdu
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PRJ-1043572
Status:
complete
Fee:
$917
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scripps miramar ranch; combination permit for a masonry fireplace replacement in an existing sdu
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
PMT-3225233
Status:
complete
Fee:
$813
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Peninsula; combination permit for replacement of fireplace for existing single family home
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PMT-3197359
Status:
complete
Fee:
$864
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mid-city: kensington/talmadge combination permit for a pre-fab fireplace to be installed in an existing sdu. work includes enclosing partitions around a pre-fabricated metal fireplace flue/vent penetrating roof. zone or-1-1 rs-1-1 rs-1-7. brush management cupd-boundary geo haz cat 53
Valuation:
$11,000
Permit #:
1514990
Status:
complete
Fee:
$494
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Greater north park. combination building permit for chimney repair (chimney from 2016 california residential code) for extg two story single family residence. extg foundation to remain. rs-1-7. geo haz 52.
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
2169776
Status:
complete
Fee:
$762
Permit Type:
Add/Alt 1 or 2 Fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Greater north park. combination building permit for chimney repair (chimney from 2016 california residential code) for extg two story single family residence. extg foundation to remain. rs-1-7. geo haz 52
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
2169776
Status:
complete
Fee:
$762
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Mid-city: kensington/talmadge combination permit for a pre-fab fireplace to be installed in an existing sdu. work includes enclosing partitions around a pre-fabricated metal fireplace flue/vent penetrating roof. zone or-1-1 rs-1-1 rs-1-7. brush management cupd-boundary geo haz cat 53
Valuation:
$11,000
Permit #:
1514990
Status:
complete
Fee:
$494
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Greater north park: combination building permit to repair/replace an existing damaged masonry chimney for a single family residence. base zone: rs-1-7 geo haz: 52
Valuation:
$9,317
Permit #:
2090685
Status:
complete
Fee:
$410
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Clairemont mesa, combination permit, 423 sq ft addition recreation room, bathroom, existing sfr, zone rs-1-7, overlay zone - clairemont mesa height limit, owner james crawford, census tract 85.03 - build in 1950's.**9/22/06 - plan change - change pitch of roof from 2 in12, to 2 1/2 to 12. add cricket over existing roof for drainage. cdb
Valuation:
$42,723
Permit #:
337114
Status:
Completed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Add/Alt 1 or 2 Fa...
Greater north park: mccpd-mr-3000........combo permit for existing single family residence. work to replacing existing damaged masonry fireplace and chimney per 2006 ibc specifications. owner: doug katzenmeyer...ct #15...potential historic. built 1923. 45yr. review. ***ok per determination good for 5 years dated (ref: 180044)
Valuation:
$3,025
Permit #:
660501
Status:
N/A
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
3291 acc struct t...
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Authentic Fireplaces Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 671439 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Masonry |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of December 2025.
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Inactive License
| License # | 671439 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oceanside |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-F114030-1 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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105
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
57
Permits
- Building permit records show that Authentic Fireplaces Inc has worked on 57 permitted projects.
Authentic Fireplaces Inc Employees
JC
James Crawford
Owner
JC
James Noel Crawford
Sole Owner
KC
Karen Ann Crawford
Officer
KC
Karen Crawford
Co Owner