Old fireplace restoration with a clear plan in Boca Raton
Safe working order comes first. The original look follows, with materials that match what is already there.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What a neglected brick fireplace shows
- Smoke stains above the opening
- Patches in mismatched mortar
- Rough stepped masonry above the throat
- Broken or stained surround tiles
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Old fireplace restoration, step by step
Deciding which firebrick to replace
Firebrick lines the firebox and takes the direct heat of the fire. Over years it can crack, loosen or erode. Replacing all of it is rarely needed.
We check each area for units that are loose, broken through or worn thin. Those are marked for replacement. Units with fine surface lines but a sound body can often stay. The estimate shows which areas are affected, so you can see that the rest of the firebox is being kept on purpose.
A small hidden test area before cleaning
Before cleaning a whole face, we try the method on a small area that does not show. Brick and mortar can react differently to the same cleaner, and some stains darken rather than lift.
The test area is left to dry before it is judged, because wet brick looks darker than it is. If the result is good, the same method is used across the face. If not, we adjust and try again. You can see the test area yourself before the full clean goes ahead.
Rust marks from fireplace metal
Orange or brown streaks on the face or the firebox often come from metal parts nearby. A rusting lintel, damper or ash door can stain the masonry around it.
We trace the stain to its source before cleaning it. The metal part is treated, repaired or replaced as part of the plan. Once the source is dealt with, the stain can be cleaned with a method tested first. Cleaning alone, without fixing the metal, would leave the stain to return.
Dust and noise during the work
Removing old mortar and cutting out damaged brick make noise and dust. Cleaning makes less noise but can involve water and brushes near the opening.
We protect the room, manage dust at the source and clean up as we go. If there are times when noise would be a problem, tell us and we plan the loud steps around them. When the work is done, debris is bagged and hauled away, and the area is cleaned before we leave. Tell us about anyone in the house who is sensitive to dust, so we take extra care at the opening.
What the free restoration inspection checks
- Hearth cracks and loose units repaired
- Face brick cleaned by the gentlest method
- Debris bagged and hauled away
- Written record of the restoration work
Brick fireplace restoration questions
Is restoration the same as remodeling a fireplace?
No. Restoration keeps the existing design and brings it back to working order. Changing the look, the materials or the layout is remodeling, which we do not offer. We tell you if a request falls outside restoration.
Is the chimney part of a fireplace restoration?
The focus is the fireplace itself, from the firebox and damper to the hearth and face. Findings on the chimney above are noted and listed as separate items, each with its own reason and price.
Can a restoration be done in stages?
Yes. Essential safety repairs can go ahead before finish work. Each stage is priced separately, and we explain which items must happen before the fireplace is used and which can wait.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo