Fireplace Repair in Key Biscayne, from damper to hearth

A workmanship warranty stands behind the fireplace repair we carry out, with the details in writing.

Owned and run locally
Available for same-day service
Fully licensed and insured
Family owned and run

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Wood and masonry fireplace faults we trace

Soot marks above the opening
Warped metal inside the unit
Debris dropping onto the grate
Loud cracking during a fire

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Choosing the right fireplace fix

Electric units take a separate repair path

An electric fireplace burns nothing. It is a heater and a flame effect in one cabinet, often with separate settings for each. When one of them stops working, the fix is electrical and follows the unit's manual, so it belongs with our electric fireplace repair service.

Tell us whether the heat, the flame effect or both have stopped, and whether the unit plugs in or is wired to a circuit. If a new circuit turns out to be needed, that is a job for an electrician. We say so plainly rather than folding it into our price.

Several faults at once, and which comes first

When a fireplace has more than one problem, the order matters. Faults that affect safe use come before faults that affect looks. A damper that will not open or a loose firebox wall outranks a stained face or a chipped tile.

We rank the findings on the estimate and explain the reasoning. You can approve the safety items now and plan the rest later, or do everything together. Either way, the fireplace should stay out of use until the items that affect its use are resolved.

Rust on the damper and firebox metal

Rust on a damper plate, grate or metal firebox usually means moisture is getting in or sitting there. A little surface rust may be harmless. Flaking metal, holes or a plate that has thinned are a different matter.

We check how deep the rust goes and where the moisture seems to come from. Replacing a rusted part without stopping the moisture sends you back to the same problem. The estimate names the part and, where the source is outside the fireplace, the service that handles it.

Debris or animals coming down into the firebox

Twigs, leaves and nesting material falling into the firebox point to activity higher up. Scratching or chirping above the damper suggests something is living in the chimney. Leave the damper shut, and resist lighting a fire to chase an animal out.

Removal is handled by our chimney animal removal service, which follows the rules on protected species. For the fireplace, we check the damper, the smoke shelf and the firebox for damage and debris once the flue is clear. That work is listed apart from the removal itself.

Items on a wood fireplace repair estimate

Damper control reach from the room
Spark screen and its closure
Outside air control, where fitted
Refractory panel condition noted

What people ask about fireplace maintenance

How does the discount after the free inspection work?

Services you approve and book inside 72 hours of your free inspection carry a 10% discount. The window runs from your own inspection date. Later bookings keep the written estimate price without the discount.

Does smoke in the room mean the chimney is at fault?

Not necessarily. The damper, the opening, an outside air control or exhaust fans in the house can all cause smoke to spill. We check the fireplace side first and say plainly if the evidence points up the chimney.

What should I do with ashes before the visit?

Wait until they are cold, then place them in a covered metal container kept outside on a surface that will not burn. If you are unsure whether they have cooled, leave them in the firebox and tell us.

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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With

DuraVent
Olympia Chimney and Venting
Copperfield Chimney Supply
Rutland
Heatilator
Heat & Glo