Fireplace restoration for homes in Croissant Park

We keep what is sound, repair what is worn and replace only what has failed.

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What a neglected brick fireplace shows

Loose or missing firebrick
Open joints on the firebox walls
Damper that no longer moves
Rust on the lintel or firebox metal

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Fireplace refurbishing, item by item

One plan for a neglected fireplace

Restoration returns a neglected fireplace to safe use and to the look it was built with, under a single plan. It is the right approach when several parts need attention at once. Treating them one by one, months apart, often means later work damages earlier work.

We look at every part together, from the firebox and damper up to the smoke chamber, and down to the hearth and face. The plan then sets an order and a price for each item. You can approve all of it or part of it. Either way, each repair is chosen to fit the ones around it.

The grate and where it sits

A grate lifts the burning wood clear of the firebox floor so air can feed the fire from underneath. A grate that is too large pushes the fire against the back wall. One that is too small leaves wood falling onto the floor.

We check the grate for size, condition and placement. A burned-out grate can be replaced with one that suits the firebox. For a factory-built unit, the grate must be the one its manufacturer specifies, since the listing covers it. The grate is a small line on the estimate, but it protects the repaired firebox.

Mortar no harder than the brick

Repointing mortar should be softer and more permeable than the brick around it. Preservation guidance explains why. If the mortar is harder, stress and moisture move into the brick instead, and the brick edges can crack or spall.

We choose a mortar that suits the brick in the face, not the strongest one available. That choice is what lets the face last. If earlier repairs used a hard mortar that is now damaging the brick, we explain the problem and whether those joints should be redone.

Protecting the room during restoration

Restoration involves cleaning, cutting out old mortar and setting new materials, so dust and debris are part of the job. The room around the fireplace needs protecting throughout.

We cover the hearth, the floor and nearby furniture before starting and manage dust at the opening as we work. At the end of each day, the area is tidied and debris is bagged. When the job is done, debris is hauled away, and the room is left clean around a restored fireplace.

Line items for an old fireplace

Surround tiles reset or matched
Loose stones reset on a stone face
Clearance to nearby trim checked
Grate size and position checked

Common fireplace restoration questions

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.

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.

Will restoring the fireplace fix a smoky fire?

It may, when the cause sits inside the fireplace. A damper stuck partway and a rough smoke chamber are common examples. We check those first and explain any cause outside the fireplace separately.

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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With

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