Restoring a neglected wood fireplace in Dania Beach

For homes in Dania Beach, restoration work comes with a free written estimate and no hidden fees.

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When an old fireplace needs more than one repair

Fireplace unused for many years
Heavy soot across the face brick
Smoke stains above the opening
Water marks inside the firebox

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Restoration work inside and around the firebox

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.

Removing old mortar without harming the brick

Old mortar has to come out before new mortar goes in. Done carelessly, that step widens joints, chips brick edges and changes the look of the face.

We remove deteriorated mortar by hand or with tools used carefully, to a depth that gives the new mortar a sound bed. Joints that are still sound are left alone. Preservation guidance warns that power tools used without care can damage brick, so we choose the method to suit the face in front of us.

Cutting out and matching broken face brick

A few face bricks may be cracked, spalled or broken beyond repair. Replacing them keeps the face sound and helps stop the damage from spreading.

We cut out the damaged units carefully and set replacements that match in size, color and texture as closely as available brick allows. The new units are set into the existing pattern and pointed to match. If an exact match is not available, we show you the options before any brick is removed. Each replaced unit is listed on the estimate, so you know exactly which bricks are new.

Same-day restoration visits when available

Same-day inspection visits are available when the schedule allows. If you are planning to use an old fireplace soon, an early look helps you know where you stand.

A full restoration is rarely finished in one visit. Materials have to be matched and mortar has to cure. What a quick visit can do is give you the findings, the plan and a written estimate quickly, so the work can be scheduled without delay. Any urgent safety concern we find on that visit is explained before we leave.

What the free restoration inspection checks

Condition review of every fireplace part
Firebrick replaced where units have failed
Room and floor protection
Mortar cure instructions before use

Your restoration questions, in plain terms

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 stone fireplace face?

Yes. Loose stones are reset and open joints are repointed with a mortar suited to the stone. If a stone is broken, we look for a match and explain the options before replacing it.

Is the restoration covered by a warranty?

Our workmanship warranty covers the work we carried out. If a repair we made does not hold, tell us and we come back to look. We explain what the warranty covers for your job before you approve.

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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With

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