Custom Fireplace Mantels in Phoenix
A mantel is a small piece of millwork with an unforgiving fit, because it sits against a surround someone else built. In Phoenix that surround is often stucco or stacked stone, and neither is flat. We measure the firebox opening and the surround face, mill the mantel to that measurement, then scribe the back of it on site so it meets the wall without a caulk line doing the work.
Pricing is quoted per project from a written scope.
Final pricing depends on project scope and size, materials, finishes, installation requirements, existing conditions, and project complexity.
What this work involves in Phoenix
Valley fireplaces are commonly finished in stucco or stacked stone with real relief across the face. The mantel back is scribed to that face on site rather than shimmed off it.
Required clearance from the firebox opening sets mantel depth and mounting height. We confirm it against your firebox before fabrication, so the design is drawn around the clearance instead of against it.
Mounting hardware anchors into framing or blocking behind the surround, and where the surround is masonry the anchor type is specified during field verification.
Mesquite is a regional species with heavy figure and short available lengths. It reads very differently from walnut or white oak, and length availability is checked before a slab mantel is priced.
What the scope covers
- -Field measurement of the firebox opening and surround
- -Slab or solid stock selection for grain and length
- -Shop fabrication of the mantel and any corbels
- -On-site scribing to the surround face
- -Hand-applied oil or stain finish to an approved sample
Custom Fireplace Mantels we've built
Shop finishes
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Clear SatinSpecies: White Oak 
Weathered OakSpecies: Not documented 
Western OakSpecies: Not documented 
Weathered GraySpecies: Not documented 
JacobeanSpecies: Not documented 
EbonySpecies: Not documented
These are shop samples photographed under shop lighting. We list a wood species only when the original sample board says so, and we don't guess it from the photo. The same finish reads differently on a different species, in different light, and at a different sheen, so a physical sample is always the deciding reference.
Common questions
Are you licensed to work in Phoenix?+
Yes. We're licensed in Arizona under ROC #252737 as a B-3 General Remodeling and Repair Contractor, active since 2009, and we're bonded and insured.
Can a mantel be installed over brick or stone?+
Yes. The mantel back is scribed to the actual face of the brick or stone, and the mounting hardware anchors into framing or blocking behind it, specified during field verification.
Can you match the mantel stain to my existing cabinets?+
We work from a physical stain sample against your existing wood, not a photo, and match as closely as reasonably possible given natural wood variation.
How long does the work take once it's approved?+
Most standard projects are completed within approximately 3 to 6 weeks after the required deposit has been paid. Larger or highly customized projects may require approximately 8 to 10 weeks after the required deposit has been paid. Timing may vary based on project complexity, material availability, approvals, production requirements, customer changes, and site readiness.
What's required to start?+
Anything that isn't a stock item is a one off custom or special order. Custom, one off, and special order materials require a 100% material deposit before materials are ordered or production begins. The material deposit is nonrefundable once materials have been ordered or production has begun. Stock item orders require a 50% nonrefundable deposit.
Start a Phoenix project
Send the room, rough dimensions, and photos of the space. We'll come back with next steps and what a written scope would cover.