Fireplaces
Custom fireplace surrounds, screens, doors, and hoods crafted from steel, stainless steel, copper, and bronze. Designed to fit your firebox dimensions precisely and finished to complement your home's aesthetic—from rustic mountain to modern minimalist. Built to handle repeated heat exposure and deliver lasting beauty that stock products can't match.
A fireplace anchors a mountain home—it’s where you gather after a day on the slopes and where your architecture finds its natural focal point. But too often, builder-grade surrounds and generic screens fail to match the quality of everything else you’ve invested in. Custom metal fireplace work from Mountain Metal Works transforms a functional heat source into a design statement that reflects your home’s character.
We fabricate surrounds, mantels, screens, doors, and decorative hoods in steel, blackened steel, stainless steel, copper, and bronze. Whether your aesthetic leans toward rustic mountain lodge or clean contemporary lines, our work creates a fireplace presence that catalog products simply cannot achieve.
Metal surrounds provide durable, heat-resistant framing that won’t warp or crack like painted wood or MDF alternatives. Steel screens offer genuine spark protection with visual weight that mesh screens lack. Properly fitted doors improve efficiency by controlling airflow and preventing heat loss—a meaningful consideration during Tahoe winters.
Every fireplace opening is different, and customization is central to what we do. We start by understanding your space: firebox dimensions, surrounding materials, design direction, and how you actually use the fireplace. From there, we develop designs that fit precisely—no filler panels, no awkward gaps, no compromises driven by standard sizing.
Our Truckee shop gives us complete control over fabrication quality, and our experience with mountain homes means we understand how these pieces need to perform. We work with homeowners, contractors, and designers from initial concept through installation.
Ready to upgrade your fireplace? Contact us to schedule a consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We regularly match finishes, styles, and design details to coordinate with existing railings, light fixtures, hardware, or other metalwork. Bring us samples or photos, and we’ll develop finishes that integrate seamlessly with what you already have.
We fabricate surrounds, screens, doors, and hoods for all fireplace types—wood-burning, gas, and electric. Each application has different heat exposure and clearance requirements, which we account for during design and material selection.
Maintenance depends on the finish. Most pieces need only occasional dusting and wiping with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Certain finishes like blackened steel or natural patinas are designed to develop character over time, while powder-coated and sealed finishes maintain a more consistent appearance. We’ll provide specific care guidance based on your materials and finish selection.