Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Fireplace Experts in Walker, MN
Lakeside Fireplace is a locally owned family business established in 2004 by Robb and Kate Bennett. We specialize in the installation and servicing of gas, wood, pellet, and electric fireplaces, stoves, and inserts, along with natural and cultured stone, reclaimed and log mantels, and certified chimney sweeping services. Our team brings over 40 years of combined experience in the fireplace industry, ensuring expert guidance from initial consultation through lifetime product support. We partner with Fireside Hearth & Home to offer an expanded showroom in Walker, MN, featuring over 40 units on display surrounded by quality finishing materials. Our in-house installation team guarantees professional execution, while our product selection emphasizes advanced technology and aesthetic excellence.As one of Northern Minnesota's only CSIA-certified chimney sweeps, we prioritize fire safety, carbon monoxide prevention, and heating efficiency. We serve communities across the Walker, Leech Lake, Bemidji, and Park Rapids areas, offering solutions for both new construction and home enhancement projects. Our commitment to customer satisfaction drives us to exceed expectations through personalized service and industry-leading expertise. We pride ourselves on being a trusted local resource for hearth products and services that enhance home comfort, value, and efficiency.
Services
Fireplace Installation
Chimney Sweeping
Mantel Design
Stone Veneers
Outdoor Fireplaces
Insert Installation
Chimney Repair
Hearth Products
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in the fireplace industry
- Our team includes CSIA-certified chimney sweep professionals
- We provide full-service solutions from product selection to installation
- Our in-house installation team ensures professional execution
- We carry industry-leading products with advanced technology
Associations and certifications
- Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)
Services
Fireplace Installation
We install gas, wood, pellet, and electric fireplaces with professional precision. Our team ensures proper venting, safety compliance, and aesthetic integration with your home's design. Services include product selection, measurement, and complete installation by certified technicians.
Chimney Sweeping
CSIA-certified professionals perform comprehensive chimney cleaning and inspection services. We handle masonry chimneys, zero-clearance units, and wood stove vents using advanced equipment. Services include Level 1/2 inspections with video scanning technology for thorough assessment.
Mantel Design
Custom mantel solutions featuring reclaimed wood, natural stone, and log designs. We offer various styles to complement fireplace installations. Our showroom displays multiple options for customers to select from during their hearth project planning.
Stone Veneers
Natural and cultured stone options for fireplace surrounds and accent walls. We provide installation services for fieldstone, ledgestone, and specialty finishes. Our selection includes both interior and exterior-grade materials for complete project solutions.
Outdoor Fireplaces
Design and installation of weather-resistant outdoor fireplace systems. Our solutions create functional outdoor living spaces with durable materials. Services include site assessment, product selection, and professional installation for year-round enjoyment.
People
Robb Bennett
Owner
Robb Bennett co-founded Lakeside Fireplace in 2004 with his wife Kate. With over 40 years of combined industry experience, he leads product selection and customer service operations. Robb's expertise ensures quality installations and personalized solutions for residential clients.
Questions
What fireplace types do you install?
We install gas, wood, pellet, and electric fireplaces, stoves, and inserts with professional in-house installation services.
Are your chimney services certified?
Yes, we employ CSIA-certified chimney sweeps for all cleaning and inspection services, ensuring safety and compliance.
Do you offer outdoor fireplace solutions?
We design and install weather-resistant outdoor fireplace systems to create functional outdoor living spaces for homeowners.
What mantel options are available?
We offer reclaimed wood, natural stone, and log mantel designs in various styles to complement any fireplace installation.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Walker, Leech Lake, Bemidji, Park Rapids, Longville, Hackensack, and surrounding Minnesota communities.
Can you help with stone veneer selections?
Our showroom features natural and cultured stone options for fireplace surrounds and accent walls in interior/exterior grades.
Reviews (4)
Marge Bauer
Feb 11, 2022
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We love our new fireplace! Rob and crew were professional and worked with us to put a fireplace in an unique spot in our house. It looks great and finishes the room perfectly! Thanks
Greg Mitsch
Jan 21, 2021
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Robb and Kate are the best 218 er's we have dealt with. Contacted them to get a quote for a wood burning insert. Robb showed up on schedule, measured went on the roof to inspect and we had a quote for two options the following day as promised. Work was completed yesterday and Robb sent a photo. It looks stunning! Could not be happier! Greg and Michelle
Dennis Dammen
Jan 15, 2019
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They did a great job for us in October 2018 first by identifying the issue, then getting the proper part on a 15 year old gas fireplace, and the final install. Exceptional. Support these folks, they know LP gas appliances, which is still used in this town. They know the meaning of the word service and the unit was not purchased from them originally. Highly recommended.
Steve Kennedy
Nov 20, 2017
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We went through a complete remodel and an addition of a second floor, and I can't express how satisfied and totally appreciative with the guidance and service I received in the style and functionality of the 3 fireplaces that were installed. A big thank you!
