Fireplace refurbishing and restoration in Dolphin Isles
Our family team restores neglected fireplaces with upfront pricing and a written record of the work.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When patching an old fireplace stops working
- Heavy soot across the face brick
- Cracked or loose hearth tiles
- Smoke stains above the opening
- Rough stepped masonry above the throat
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Restoring what is there rather than replacing it
Mortar that matches in color and sand
New mortar that does not match the old stands out on a restored face, even when it is sound. Preservation guidance on repointing stresses matching the color, the texture of the sand and the way the joint is finished.
We look closely at the existing joints and prepare a sample to match. The sample is checked dry, since mortar lightens as it cures. Once the match is right, the repointing goes ahead. The result should read as the original fireplace, not as a patched one.
Parts from one manufacturer only
A factory-built fireplace and its chimney were listed together, with specified parts. Mixing in parts from another maker, or from a different model, falls outside that listing.
When we restore a factory-built unit, every replacement part comes from the manufacturer's list for that model. We check the label, confirm the parts and fit them to the instructions. If a previous repair used unlisted parts, we point that out and explain what it would take to put the unit back within its listing.
The screen in front of the fire
A fireplace screen keeps sparks and rolling embers inside the firebox. On a neglected fireplace the mesh may be torn, the frame bent or the screen missing altogether.
For a factory-built unit, the screen is a listed part and must come from the manufacturer's parts list. For a masonry fireplace, a screen that fits the opening and stands firmly is what matters. We check the screen as part of the restoration and note any replacement. It is a small item that protects everything else.
Maintenance visits after a restoration
A restored fireplace stays in good order with regular attention. Maintenance visits let us check the firebox joints, the damper and the face before small issues grow.
We note what we see on each visit in the written record of the work. If a joint has opened or the damper feels stiff, it can be addressed early. Ask about maintenance visits when the restoration is done, and we suggest what makes sense for how often you use the fireplace. Keep the record of each visit with the restoration record.
What the restoration estimate covers
- Face brick cleaned by the gentlest method
- Small hidden test area before cleaning
- Listed parts for factory-built units
- Walkthrough of the finished fireplace
Questions before restoring a fireplace
What does a fireplace restoration include?
It returns a neglected fireplace to safe use and to the look it was built with, under one plan. Typical items are firebrick and firebox repairs, damper work, smoke chamber parging, face cleaning and repointing, and hearth repairs, each priced separately.
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.
What records do I get after a restoration?
A written record of the work, listing what was repaired, replaced and retained, the materials used and anything left outside the scope. Keep it with any fireplace manuals for later maintenance visits.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo