Fireplace repair and maintenance for homes in Flagler Village
Parts for a factory-built unit come from the maker's list, so the fireplace stays within its listing.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What to describe before a fireplace fix
- Warped metal inside the unit
- Cracks at the corners of the opening
- A draft with the damper shut
- Debris dropping onto the grate
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How we approach wood fireplace repair
Cracked panels in a factory-built firebox
Many factory-built wood fireplaces line the firebox with refractory panels instead of laid firebrick. One maker's manual explains that fine hairline cracks and some discoloration are normal, while crumbling or wide cracks call for replacement. A panel is not patched like masonry.
Replacement panels come from the manufacturer for that model, and that work sits with our prefab fireplace repair service. During a fireplace repair visit we note the panel condition and route it there, so the estimate names the right parts rather than a general fix.
Getting the fireplace ready for our visit
Let the fireplace go cold before we arrive, ideally with no fire the day before. Clear the hearth of plants, baskets and decorations, and move furniture back a little if you can. Leave loose parts where they are.
If there is a manual or an old invoice, set it out for us. Pets and children are best kept in another room while we work. A clear path from the door to the fireplace makes it easier to protect the floor along the way.
Keeping the fire inside the firebox
Logs that hang over the front of the grate or lean against the walls put flame where the fireplace was not built to take it. The firebox lining, the damper and the face above the opening all suffer. The maker's manual often describes how to lay the fire.
Smaller loads placed on the grate burn more cleanly and are gentler on the fireplace. If the fireplace has been run with oversize fires, tell us. It helps explain a cracked lining, heat marks on the face or a warped damper, and it shapes our advice after the repair.
Heat marks on the mantel or the wall above
Discolored paint, blistered finish or a darkened mantel edge above a fireplace show that heat is reaching further than it should. The cause may be the size of the fires, trim sitting too close, or smoke escaping at the top of the opening.
We check the clearances around the opening against the code or the unit's manual. If the marks come from the way the fireplace is used, we explain that too. Changing trim or finishes is a separate decision, made after the cause is clear.
Written scope for masonry fireplace repair
- Smoke staining pattern above the opening
- Access plan for concealed parts
- Protection for floors and furnishings
- Materials named for each repair area
Answers on fireplace maintenance and repair
What if the part my fireplace needs is no longer made?
We tell you before work starts. The choices may include a replacement the maker has approved or a decision about replacing the unit. We do not fit a look-alike part that the listing does not cover.
What does the workmanship warranty cover on a fireplace repair?
It covers the repair we carried out. It does not extend to parts we did not work on, or to damage from later use against the manual. A factory-built unit may also carry the maker's own warranty with separate terms.
Why does my damper drift shut on its own?
A worn pivot, a bent plate or a slipped control can let it fall closed. That matters because a closed damper during a fire sends smoke and flame into the room. Leave fires aside until it has been checked.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo