Fireplace Mantel Testimonials

Please read the comments from our customers below. Many also include photos of their finished fireplace mantels.

I got the Fireplace Shelf. It was very well packed. Box was delivered in great shape (Your shipper of choice did a nice job.). Looks great. Wall board (bracket?) Mounted very easily and makes a nice fit into the back of the shelf. I have sanded and primed, hoping to get it painted and hung this weekend. Thank you very much. Wish I had more fireplaces, I would get one of the big ones! Sincerely, Matt C

We LOVE the mantle...here are a couple pics. I will try to take some clearer pics this weekend. Again, thank you for the beautiful work! -lynn

Hi, We ordered an unstained mantel from you in May and stained it a dark walnut color! We love the way it came out and feel that it is a show stopper in our home. Thank you. Regards, Jen & Bobby

Carol, I thought you might like to see the finished project with our Agee Woodworks mantel. Thanks again for all your help to make sure this came out right. Kate

HI. We just wanted to say Thank You for our beautiful new fireplace surround. We did the entire project ourselves and we think it turned out beautifully. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Cheryl and Harvey Nevada

Hi Carol, Just to let you know that the shelf came today in perfect condition and I installed it within an hour. It was a perfect fit and an excellent job done by your people. I attached a couple of photos. By the way, this shelf was for my 99 year old Mother-in-law who wanted this to make the fireplace look complete. She then told us what she wanted on the shelf and that was also done immediately. Thanks again for a job well done.........................................John

The mantel looks fantastic and is exactly the look we were hoping to achieve in the room. The carpet was reattached in the fireplace area yesterday which allowed me to take some pictures of the finished product today. I extend my gratitude to you and your staff for the fantastic product that you delivered. The mantel is everything we had hoped for! You were a pleasure to work with and I thank you very much. David S. Pennsylvania

To Whom It May Concern, I was looking for a mantel in April and after several tries I found your company online. I found a model that would go great with my new living room columns and decided that I would make the drive to Richmond, Virginia from Fall Church, VA to pick it up. I had my doubts that it was the one I wanted, but after it was installed it was incredible. I’ve had more compliments about the mantel than all of my remodeling combined. I’ve attached a before and after photo of what it looks like. C.F. Falls Church, VA

Just want to say a big Thank You for a beautifully, well made fireplace shelf. I will tell everyone about what excellent work you all do. D. Azzinaro

You may recall I purchased a clearance mantle and had it shipped to Vancouver BC , Canada a couple months ago. It took me awhile but I recently finished the project. I still haven’t found anything close to this quality for the cost locally. It was well worth the shipping, and driving across the border to pick it up. Just thought I’d pass a note along to let you know I am very happy with the way everything turned out, especially since it was my first time doing something like this. Thanks again, Tim

Hi Carol, I had been meaning to send you this picture....it makes a world of difference in this room. Feel free to send this picture on to anyone that is interested. Thanks again, Karen Dankos

Carol, I did not forget you. We had a leak in the stone that took too long to repair. The mantel installation was just completed. I can send another after the Urethane is completed. We are very happy with the workmanship. I will send you more pictures when in use. Thanks, Larry

Hi, I just wanted to show you how things have improved in our house with the new mantle. It looks great and we thank you for such fine worksmanship and a beautiful product. Norm Buckhouse

Dear Carol, Attached please find the before and after shot of my mantel. With all the electrical and breaker box issues I had, your expert advice found me a mantel that fit perfectly. I varied the mantel instructions a tad by placing the 3 thin, interior wood pieces above the fireplace rather than in the interior. It framed my picture which I liked. Thank you Agee! From problem solving to design, you helped me transform my sitting room into a cozy and inviting environment! Sincerely, Lori DeGaetano

Hi Carol! I know it's been a long time, but I finally have pictures of the mantel installed at our beach house. We LOVE it! It just makes the room. Thank you for all your help. I am attaching the photos. Hope all is well there. Thanks again! Suzanne McCroskey

Carol, As promised, Our mantle without the Christmas. ........ Doug

Carol, Thanks. Attached is pic of our mantel decorated for Christmas. I will send you another one after the first of the year. Merry Christmas, Doug McGraw

Hi there, I promised to send some pictures of my fireplace mantel when I was finished building my colonial house. I am very happy with the quality and look of the mantel, and everything that was needed to install the mantel was included with the kit. Very easy to put together and install. Thanks again, and a soon-to-be bedroom gas fireplace will have an Agee Woodworks mantel on it! Chris Wajciechowski

Carol, The mantel you built for us worked out very nicely. We have had a quite a few compliments about the mantel! Attached is a photo...I hope you like the picture. Best regards, Rob Martin

My family and friends are most impressed with the Agee Harrison Mantel you custom designed for us. The entire experience from ordering, modifying our custom request with Carol on the phone, all of the help from your staff, the receipt of the mantel in excellent condition here in California, the ease of assembly and installation was most pleasant and very efficient. We are thrilled with the mantel! The mantel adds so very much to the warmth and ambiance of our home. We will enthusiastically recommend Agee Mantels to all our friends and my business associates in my career as a commercial real estate executive. Sincerely, and with great respect and appreciation, COL (ret.) Bill & Mrs. Robin Wenger El Segundo, California

I received my mantel a week ago, finally opened it, and I am so pleased. Put a coat of paint on it and it's beautiful. I referred a friend to mine, that admired my mantel, to you yesterday. I have looked on the web for awhile and the prices were ridiculous, your price was lower and now that I see the product, I guess you can get a great deal and quality also. Thank you very much! Lori

Thank you very much for such a beautiful mantle. It has totally changed the appearance of our living room and we have received many wonderful compliments on the quality. Mary Huntington Station, NY

Hi Carol: Look what we did this weekend! The mantel is gorgeous and the fit is perfect. Thank you so much. Ken & Bonnie

Hello Carol: We finally got the mantels finished. We first stained them white, but were just too stark. Our decor is French country, so we stained them a weathered pale-yellow. This is a two-sided fireplace; one side being the family den, so we wanted that mantel more plain. The other side is the living room, which we applied detail to make it a little dressier. We've had so many good comments on how pretty they are, just wanted to share with you. Be blessed. June

Carol, I'm very pleased with the quality and fit of my new mantle and recommend your company for its superior workmanship and product value. Thanks for helping me build the perfect mantle for my decor - all from an internet photo! John Smithtown , NY

Hi Carol: As I promised, I have attached two photos of my new mantel. I am very very satisfied, and it fit perfectly. we made our own custom Minwax stain using two colors at a 3 to 1 ratio, and stained, sealed and varnished to a gloss finish, wow was [my wife] impressed, the workmanship of your builders in your shop really showed through in the final product. Ken and Yolanda Tinley Park, Illinois

Just wanted to drop you a line to tell you how much I love the mantle. It fits perfectly and it arrived right when you said it would. My husband put it up tonight and we love it. Thanks again! Christine

Dear Carol, A totally positive experience working with Agee Woodworks. Starting with the first email to the personal telephone calls, all was handled as if we had a personal design team working for us. From the timely communications, to the "ahead of promised" delivery, to the beautiful craftsmanship and unbelievable pricing, there is no other choice for your mantle needs. With warm regards, Jerry Kingston, NY

I am writing to express my extreme pleasure for the Georgian fireplace I purchased from your company. It is absolutely beautiful! My husband was initially skeptical about the "need" for it, but now says it brings the whole room to life! Three friends also dropped over to see it, and based on their comments, you will probably have three more customers! Thank you so much for the beautiful fireplace, and for the warm and personal customer service! Diane Vorhis Apple Valley , MN

The mantle shelf that you made arrived in perfect shape.We are extremely delighted that it fit perfectly. The precision is amazing. Your attention to detail and accuracy could not be better. It was a pleasure dealing with such friendly, cooperative and competent people. Thank you for an outstanding job. Richard Oldwick, NJ

Just wanted to send a photo and thank you for the excellent workmanship that went into your fireplace mantle. I installed it myself and it looked great for it's first Christmas. Bill Clarks Summit, PA

I received my mantle shelf today and it is actually more than I expected. Your quality work is greatly appreciated as is the quickness with which you were able to complete the job. Your commitment to quality is evident in my mantle/shelf. I'm surely glad I stumbled across your website. If I ever get a question about where to buy a mantle---the answer will be Agee!! Many thanks and I hope you and your staff have a very Happy Holiday Season. Tom Smith Norristown, PA

I spent many hours looking for a quality mantel at a reasonable price both at local supply houses and on the internet and Agee Woodworks was by far the best value. From design to delivery, I was very happy both in the manner in which we proceeded and especially in the final product. As an owner of a pre-Revolutionary War home with six fireplaces, I'll certainly be emailing Agee Woodworks when I replace the other mantels in my home. Peter

Like many built just after the 1906 earthquake, our Victorian apartment in the heart of San Francisco has beautiful woodwork detailing. We like to balance contemporary furniture with the classic features of our house. In looking for a mantle, we therefore wanted a design that echoed the woodwork detailing of the house, while also achieving a simple and clean design that would harmonize with our furniture. Based only on a photograph of a door frame, Agee Woodworks did wonders in creating this elegant and sympathetic mantle. Alice and Adam San Francisco

On top of your fantastic service, the mantle is a superior product. You can see from the construction that your husband and staff know what they are doing. The mantle is very well made, and I am sure it will last us many, many years. We have already had a few friends ask us where were got the mantle. I have directed them to your website, and informed them that I would highly recommend Agee Woodworks for service, quality products and very reasonable pricing. Thanks again, Brian Preloh Arlington, Virginia

"I came across Agee Woodworks on Ebay. I needed an oversized Cobblestone mantel, and the folks at Agee worked with me to determine my exact needs. I found the staff at Agee to be knowledgeable and very responsive. They provided me with a cost-effective shipping source, and they built my mantel to my exact specifications very quickly. I'm thrilled with the mantel and the whole experience working with Agee. I wholeheartedly recommend them!" Tim Roseville, MN

Agee Woodworks, I want to thank you for the high-quality customer service you provided me throughout the measuring and installation process of my custom mantel. Several times throughout the process I was very apprehensive but you all made me feel at ease. The mantel arrived in perfect condition and to the exact specifications. The detail and craftsmanship of this mantel, with all the special touches you added per my request, are absolutely amazing. My friends and family ask where I found such a perfect mantel and I recommend Agee Woodworks without hesitation every time. Catherine Alexandria Virginia

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