Business Details
Custom Mantels & Fireplace Woodwork in Escondido, CA
Mission Mantels has dedicated four decades to perfecting the art of custom woodwork, specializing in fireplace mantels that serve as enduring focal points for fine homes. Our founder, Scott Perz, personally oversees every project from initial design to final installation, ensuring meticulous attention to detail at every stage. We combine timeless design principles with premium solid hardwoods, carefully selected to eliminate warping and ensure longevity. Our process emphasizes handcrafted precision, from fine-detail sanding to deep-penetrating oil stains that preserve the natural beauty of the wood. We take pride in creating mantels that not only enhance home value but also become cherished family heirlooms.Our commitment to quality extends to complementary elements like stone work, ensuring cohesive, flawless results. With a reputation built on 40 years of expertise, we serve Southern California homeowners seeking unparalleled craftsmanship. Our clients benefit from personalized consultations where we balance their vision with professional recommendations to achieve perfect decor integration. The result is a portfolio of satisfied customers who attest to our exceptional workmanship and timely execution. We stand by our promise of 100% satisfaction, backed by a legacy of transforming fireplaces into timeless centerpieces.
Services
Custom Mantels
Overmantel Designs
Panel Systems
Bookcase Surrounds
Exotic Wood Options
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of specialized experience in custom mantel design and installation.
- Our owner personally oversees every project from start to finish.
- We use only premium solid hardwoods with rigorous quality control.
- Our process includes personalized home consultations for perfect decor integration.
- We guarantee 100% satisfaction with proven timely project completion.
What people say
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Services
Custom Mantels
We create custom-designed fireplace mantels tailored to your home's architecture and decor. Our craftsmen use premium solid hardwoods and traditional techniques to ensure lasting beauty. Each mantel receives hand-finishing touches that highlight the wood's natural grain while resisting discoloration over time.
Overmantel Designs
Our overmantel installations enhance existing mantels by framing mirrors, artwork, or televisions. We design complementary pieces that integrate seamlessly with your current fireplace surround while adding architectural interest and visual balance to your room.
Panel Systems
We extend mantel aesthetics to adjacent walls through matching panel systems. These custom wood panels create cohesive design elements that accentuate your fireplace's style throughout the living space.
Bookcase Surrounds
Our bookcase surrounds combine functional storage with decorative fireplace framing. These custom installations feature precision joinery and matching finishes that transform niches and walls into striking focal points.
Exotic Wood Options
We offer rare wood selections including wenge, zebra, bubinga, and rosewood for distinctive projects. Our wood experts carefully acclimate these materials to ensure stability while preserving their unique grain patterns and natural beauty.
People
Scott Perz
Owner
With 40 years of custom woodwork experience, Scott Perz personally oversees every mantel project. He combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create fireplace designs that exceed client expectations while maintaining strict quality standards.
Questions
What types of mantel designs do you offer?
We offer classic, mission, New England, Tuscan, contemporary, hand-carved, and beam mantel styles with customizable options for depth and finish.
What wood materials are available?
We use premium solid hardwoods including mahogany, walnut, cherry, maple, alder, oak, and exotic options like wenge and rosewood with 90% quality rejection rate.
How does the design process work?
Owner Scott Perz conducts in-home consultations to assess your decor and lifestyle needs, offering professional recommendations or implementing your specific design vision.
Do you serve areas outside Escondido?
We serve all Southern California regions from Temecula to the Mexican border, including San Diego, Orange County, and Riverside County communities.
What quality control measures do you use?
We implement moisture testing, hand-selected lumber, tight-fitting joints with wood movement allowance, and multi-coat lacquer finishes applied through hand-rubbing techniques.
