Restoring a neglected wood fireplace in Broadview Park
You approve every restoration item before work starts, and you see the price of each one.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a fireplace needs restoring
- Heavy soot across the face brick
- Smoke stains above the opening
- Rust on the lintel or firebox metal
- Loose stones on a stone face
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Fireplace refurbishing, item by item
Function before finish
A restored face over a firebox that is still failing is money spent in the wrong order. Heat, smoke and falling debris from unfinished work above can spoil a freshly cleaned face.
We therefore plan the fire-facing work first. Firebox repairs, damper work and smoke chamber parging come before the face is cleaned and repointed. The hearth usually follows, since it catches debris from everything above it. The sequence is written into the estimate, so you know what happens when.
Damper control from the room
Under the building code, the damper of a masonry fireplace has to be workable from inside the room where the fireplace is. On an old fireplace, the control is one of the first parts we check against that test.
A restored fireplace should meet that test again. We make sure the control reaches the plate, moves it through its full travel and holds it in place. After the work, we show you the open and closed positions, so you can check the damper before every fire. If the old control cannot be saved, a replacement is fitted where you can reach it without leaning into the firebox.
A fireplace kept for looks only
Some people want a fireplace restored for its look and never intend to burn in it. That is a valid goal, and it changes the plan.
Tell us if you will not light fires. We still check that nothing loose or damaged could fall, and that the damper closes to keep room air in. Finish items may take a larger share of the estimate. If you later decide to use the fireplace, the fire-facing items would need attention first, and we note which ones.
Easing back into use after restoration
The early fires after a restoration should be small. New firebox mortar may still be curing, and the damper and flue are being used again after a long gap.
Follow the curing steps we give you, using dry wood and a modest fire. Watch that smoke goes up the flue and that the damper stays fully open. If anything seems wrong, let the fire burn out and call us. Building up gradually protects the new work and shows you how the restored fireplace behaves.
How a restoration estimate is laid out
- Damper freed, repaired or replaced
- Face brick cleaned by the gentlest method
- Mortar cure instructions before use
- Essential and optional items priced apart
Before you approve restoration work
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 there a discount on fireplace restoration work?
Yes. Restoration items booked inside 72 hours of your free inspection come with a 10% discount. The inspection and the written estimate stay free whether or not you go ahead.
Do I need to empty the room for restoration work?
No. Clear the area in front of the fireplace and move fragile items nearby. We cover the hearth and floor, manage dust at the opening and haul debris away when each stage is done.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo