Updated: Mar 02, 2026
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P O BOX 5817, Tahoe City, CA, 96145
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Light Your Fire Construction
Since 1981, Jon Joubert has led Light Your Fire, providing specialized fireplace design and construction services throughout North Shore, West Shore, Truckee, and the greater Lake Tahoe area. The company’s portfolio includes residential fireplace installations, custom fireplace construction, and comprehensive home remodels. Light Your Fire also offers sales and installation of awnings and solar shades for local properties. With over 35 years of experience, the team serves homeowners seeking expertise in both traditional and modern fireplace solutions as well as exterior shade products. Light Your Fire continues to be locally operated by its founder, maintaining a sustained focus on the unique needs of homes in Tahoe City, Truckee, and surrounding communities.
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Phone Number: (530) 583-9223
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Address: P O BOX 5817, Tahoe City, CA 96145
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Light Your Fire Tahoe City
Quality
102
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Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Light Your Fire 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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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2025-02-04
Replace wood fireplace with gas fireplace. install gas line gas type: natural gas work location: exterior & interior type feet size of pipe: 3/4 and 1/2. see diagram equipment serviced: travis industries model 564 gsr2 equipment demand: 38000
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
BLD24-04520
Status:
complete
Fee:
$186
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2023-10-04
Install gas line and pressure test. remove fireplace and install gas fireplace. request gas meter set gas type: natural gas work location: exterior & interior type feet size of pipe: 3/4 and 1/2. see diagram equipment serviced: travis industries model 564 gsr2 equipment demand: 30000
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
BLD23-05817
Status:
expired
Fee:
$179
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2024-11-22
Swap out old for new gas burning fireplace insert new replacement: replace existing # of systems: 1 duct affected: 0 system type: package unit installation manual to be on site for inspections
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
BLD24-06349
Status:
complete
Fee:
$186
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2022-01-06
Gas line pressure test for #34 gas fireplace. new gas meter service gas type: natural gas work location: exterior & interior type feet size of pipe: 1 3/4 and 1/2. approx. 50 feet equipment serviced: fireplace 30k btu equipment demand: 30
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
BLD21-02833
Status:
complete
Fee:
$153
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2021-07-27
Replace weathered exterior cmu's with new cmu's and the same exact footprint on the roof. this vents an ex fireplace and an ex gas fireplace and one ex grill. it will be topped in waterproof sheet metal. the ex flashing at the roof has been reviewed/inspected by a licensed roofer
Valuation:
$1,800
Permit #:
BLD21-04002
Status:
expired
Fee:
$155
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2021-06-15
Installation of a gas fireplace replacing existing wood stove other open permit bld20-01226 8/27/2020- stop work order issued. exceeded scope of work. pics in other permit docs 11/23/20 permit 20-05817 addresses stop work order
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
BLD20-03344
Status:
complete
Fee:
$275
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2022-07-27
Install gas burning insert into existing fireplace new replacement: replace existing # of systems: 1 duct affected: 0 system type: package unit
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
BLD22-03966
Status:
complete
Fee:
$161
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2019-10-10
Remove and replace snow damaged chimney and firebox per customer installing wood; trpa epa ph2 approved travis industries model 44 elite installation and spec to be provided at time of rough and final inspection. sm
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
BLD19-03911
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review (electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc)
2018-02-13
Repair fire damage to wood framed chimney contract price: $8, 000- see engineering package for re-framing requirements replace damaged chimney as needed no work proposed inside retro-fit existing house w smoke and cm alarms
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
BLD18-00589
Status:
complete
Fee:
$238
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2021-04-29
Remove and replace gas fireplace. remove and replace stone veneer with same footprint
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
BLD21-02351
Status:
expired
Fee:
$153
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2018-11-09
Replace wood burning fireplace with gas fireplace- extend gas line to unit -gas inspection (extra inspection fee paid) -fireplace inspection
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
BLD18-04223
Status:
complete
Fee:
$267
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review (electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc)
2019-03-12
Replace log lighter with gas insert * installation manual required at time of inspection
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
BLD19-00915
Status:
complete
Fee:
$145
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
C/o nat gas fireplace insert
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
0343255
Status:
issued
Fee:
$132
Permit Type:
Gas fireplace/stove
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2019-01-29
Replace non- conforming fireplace with gas fireplace. gas log lighter exisitng
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
BLD18-01533
Status:
complete
Fee:
$141
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2018-06-07
Gas line extension and gas fireplace insert installation manual required for first inspection
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
BLD18-02376
Status:
complete
Fee:
$141
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2020-10-16
Remove/replace fireplace insert
Valuation:
$2,400
Permit #:
BLD20-05399
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2019-09-12
Extend gas line about 8 install new gas fireplace insert
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
BLD19-03912
Status:
complete
Fee:
$275
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review (electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc)
2018-02-06
Replace gas log lighter with gas insert must meet epa phase ii gas insert
Valuation:
$2,200
Permit #:
BLD18-00472
Status:
complete
Fee:
$141
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2018-04-25
Install and pressure test gas line for new gas meter. install gas insert
Valuation:
$3,800
Permit #:
BLD18-01532
Status:
complete
Fee:
$258
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2018-11-27
Replace gas log lighter with new gas insert
Valuation:
$2,900
Permit #:
BLD18-05075
Status:
complete
Fee:
$145
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 445142 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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| Bonded Agent | Suretec Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
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| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
105
Permits
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Jon Scott Joubert
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