Masonry and factory-built fireplaces repaired in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
When the fault belongs to gas, electric or chimney work, we say so and route it to the right service.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What to describe before a fireplace fix
- Cracked tile on the hearth
- Rust flakes on the firebox floor
- Gap between the face and the wall
- Cleanout door hanging open
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Wood and masonry fireplace repair, step by step
Rough walls above the damper
The smoke chamber above the damper funnels smoke into the flue. The code wants the interior of that chamber finished smooth, parged with refractory mortar. Rough, stepped or crumbling walls there can slow the smoke and hold deposits.
Smoke chamber repair is its own service with its own materials. On a fireplace repair visit we note what we see from below and what we cannot see. If the chamber looks like the cause of a smoke problem, the estimate refers it to that service rather than folding it into a general line.
Water showing up in the firebox
Water in the firebox after rain comes from above. It may enter at the top of the chimney, through the masonry or around the roof. The fireplace shows the symptom, but the cause usually sits outside the room.
We note where the water collects and what it has damaged: a rusted damper, stained firebrick or a softened panel. Tracing the entry point is chimney leak work, done from the chimney side. The fireplace repairs that follow the leak are listed separately, after the water is stopped.
Cracked tile on the fireplace surround
Tile around the opening sits in a hot zone and on a masonry or board backing. Cracks can come from heat, from movement or from a weak bond. Loose tiles near the opening can drop pieces onto the hearth.
We check whether the backing is sound before replacing tiles. Matching an older tile may be hard, so we talk about options before anything is removed. Surround tile is decorative work within the fireplace repair, listed apart from anything inside the firebox.
Planning a fireplace repair that spans several stages
A small adjustment can be done during the visit if you approve it there and then. Repairs that need parts, curing time or more than one trade take longer. We give you a realistic plan at the estimate stage, with each stage named.
Where work spans more than one day, the fireplace is left safe between visits, and any chimney opening is covered at the close of each work day. We tell you whether the fireplace can be used between stages, and what to avoid until the last one is done.
Items on a wood fireplace repair estimate
- Spark screen and its closure
- Ash dump and cleanout doors
- Optional items on separate lines
- Debris cleanup and haul-away
Your fireplace repair questions, answered plainly
Do I need to be home during the fireplace repair?
It helps to be there at the start and the finish, so we can confirm the scope and walk you through the result. In between, what matters most is access to the room and a clear path from the door.
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.
Is the written estimate really free?
Yes. The inspection and the written estimate cost nothing and carry no obligation. You receive the findings, the proposed repairs and their prices, and you decide what, if anything, to book.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo