A restored fireplace, safe and true to its look, in Biscayne Island
Firebox, damper, smoke chamber and face are assessed together, then priced as separate items.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Restoration needs you can spot from the room
- Heavy soot across the face brick
- Patches in mismatched mortar
- Musty smell from the fireplace
- Earlier repairs that keep failing
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Old fireplace restoration, step by step
A leaning or bulging firebox back wall
The back wall of the firebox takes the most heat. Over time it can loosen, lean forward or bulge as its joints fail. A back wall that has moved no longer shields the masonry behind it properly.
We check how far the wall has moved and whether the bricks behind the lining are sound. A small area can often be reset. A wall that has come away in a larger section may need to be relaid. The estimate explains which applies and what it means for the time the fireplace is out of use.
High water pressure indoors
High water pressure can drive water deep into masonry, erode joints and scar soft brick. Indoors, it can also send water into walls, floors and the room below.
We do not pressure wash a fireplace face indoors. Cleaning is done by hand, with controlled amounts of water and careful protection of the floor and walls. Where more water is needed, it is managed so it does not soak into the masonry or the room. The slower method protects the brick and the house.
The whole-fireplace look at the free inspection
The free inspection for a restoration covers the whole fireplace. We look at the firebox, the firebrick and joints, the damper, the smoke shelf and chamber, the hearth, the face and the clearance to nearby trim.
We also look up the flue as far as we can see from the fireplace. You hear what we found and what it means for use. The findings become a free written estimate that separates essential repairs from finish work, with each item priced.
Walking through the finished fireplace
When the restoration is complete, we walk you through the fireplace. We show you what was repaired, what was replaced and what was kept, and how the damper works.
We also explain how to cure any new mortar and how to build the early fires. If anything about the finished work is unclear, ask. The walkthrough is the moment to raise it, and we would rather answer a question now than leave you unsure about using the fireplace. We also point out anything left outside the scope, so you know what still needs a decision.
Your restoration scope for a home in Biscayne Island
- Condition review of every fireplace part
- Model and serial number lookup
- Essential and optional items priced apart
- Free written estimate before any work
Common fireplace restoration questions
Will the new mortar match the old joints on the face?
We aim to match color, texture and joint shape. Face joints are repointed with a mortar no harder than the brick, following preservation guidance. The match is checked on a small area before the whole face is done.
Can you restore a factory-built fireplace as well?
Yes, within its listing. Panels, grates and other replacement parts have to come from that model's own parts list. The label on the unit gives the model and serial number we order by.
When can I light a fire after the restoration?
Once the new mortar has dried and cured as its maker directs. Some heat-resistant mortars call for small fires before full use. We tell you how long to wait and how to build those early fires.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo