Fireplace Remodeling · Sacramento, California
Transform your fireplace. Transform your home.
Custom fireplace remodeling, natural stone, brick and architectural masonry in Sacramento and surrounding areas, designed with you and built by hand.
Free consultations by phone or from your photos. In-person design visits are $50.
- CA License #946862
- Licensed & insured
- Masonry since 2010
The studio
The fireplace is the heart of the room.
We turn dated brick, tile and builder-grade surrounds into hand-laid stone and brick fireplaces, set course by course by working masons, never as an afterthought to a bigger remodel.
- 2010
- Building fireplaces in the Sacramento region
- #946862
- California licensed masonry contractor
- 12
- Communities served across the region
Featured transformations
Real homes. Real stone.
Every photograph on this site is a fireplace we built. No stock imagery, no renderings, just finished work in our clients' living rooms.
BeforeAfter
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Before & after
Same room. Different home.
Drag the line to see what changed. Most of our remodels keep the existing firebox and gas line and rebuild everything you see around it.
- BeforePainted wood mantel surround
- AfterFloor-to-ceiling stacked stone, wood beam mantel
- CompletedJune 2026
- BeforeWorn brick face, open firebox
- AfterStacked stone face, arched insert, new hearth
- CompletedDecember 2017
What we build
Fireplace remodeling, start to finish.
From a simple refacing to a floor-to-ceiling stone feature wall, every project is laid out, cut and set by masons.
02Natural stone surroundsFieldstone, ledgestone and quarried stone, sorted and fitted by hand for a tight, natural pattern.
03Manufactured stone veneerStacked and ledge-style veneers in a wide range of colors, lighter weight and ideal over existing brick.
04Brick fireplace transformationsNew brick faces, used and reclaimed brick, and restoration of original brick fireplaces.
05Refacing & resurfacingA new face over a sound structure, often the fastest way to modernize a dated fireplace.
06Custom mantels & hearthsWood beam mantels, stone and slab hearths, raised hearths and bench seating.
07Floor-to-ceiling featuresFull-height stone and brick walls that anchor living rooms with tall and vaulted ceilings.
08Modern & traditional designsClean split-face stone and minimal lines, or rustic fieldstone and timber. We help you choose.
09Fireplace masonry repairsCracked faces, loose stone, failing hearths and mortar repairs on existing fireplaces.
Why Nick Lambdin Masonry
Built by masons. Finished like furniture.
Fireplaces are what we know best. The details below are what our clients mention most.
Masonry is our trade
We are a licensed masonry contractor, not a general remodeler. Stone and brick are all we do, and it shows in the joints.
Help choosing stone
We walk you through stone, color and mantel options so the fireplace fits the feel and flow of your home.
A clean, respectful job site
Floors protected, dust controlled and the room cleaned up every day. You are living in the house while we work.
Licensed & insured
California CSLB License #946862, serving Sacramento-area homeowners since 2010.
Our process
Four steps to a finished fireplace.
Clear communication from the first photo you send to the final walkthrough.
Consultation & planning
Call or send photos for a free consultation, or book an in-person visit ($50). We talk through your goals, budget and timeline.
Materials & design
Choose stone or brick, mantel and hearth. We help you compare samples and finished examples.
Masonry installation
Demolition, prep and hand-set stone or brick, with the room protected throughout.
Final walkthrough
We review every detail with you, clean up completely and leave you with a finished room.
Client reviews
In our clients' own words.
Unedited excerpts from reviews posted publicly on Yelp.
“Nick knows his business well. He pays close attention to details. His rock work is exceptional. He was also careful with the mess and cleaned up every day.”
“What really impressed me was Nick's attention to the over all feel and flow to details of the home and hearth. He helped pick out the stone, and really allowed the project to grow for a great final look.”
“His installation was flawless, and the finished result looks fantastic. Nick's attention to detail, craftsmanship, and professionalism exceeded my expectations.”
Service areas
Serving the Sacramento region.
Based in Carmichael, we build fireplaces throughout Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo counties.
- Sacramento Sacramento Co.
- Carmichael Sacramento Co.
- Fair Oaks Sacramento Co.
- Folsom Sacramento Co.
- Elk Grove Sacramento Co.
- Roseville Placer Co.
- Rocklin Placer Co.
- Granite Bay Placer Co.
- El Dorado Hills El Dorado Co.
- Cameron Park El Dorado Co.
- Davis Yolo Co.
- Woodland Yolo Co.
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