Restoring the firebox, damper and face in Flagami
Restoration keeps the look of your fireplace. Changing the design is a different project, and we say so.
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- Family owned and run
Clues that point to a full restoration
- Fireplace unused for many years
- Musty smell from the fireplace
- Broken or stained surround tiles
- Several small faults at once
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Restoration work inside and around the firebox
Curing new mortar before the fire returns
Fresh firebox mortar needs to dry out before a fire reaches it. The makers of heat-resistant fireplace mortar publish drying and curing steps, and some ask for air drying followed by small fires.
We give you those steps in writing when the work is done. Following them protects the joints you just paid for. A large fire too soon can crack fresh mortar and open the joints again, which means the repair has to be done twice. If a cure step is unclear, ask before the fire rather than after it.
A leaning or bulging firebox back wall
The back wall of the firebox takes the most heat. Over time it can loosen, lean forward or bulge as its joints fail. A back wall that has moved no longer shields the masonry behind it properly.
We check how far the wall has moved and whether the bricks behind the lining are sound. A small area can often be reset. A wall that has come away in a larger section may need to be relaid. The estimate explains which applies and what it means for the time the fireplace is out of use.
Raised hearths
Some fireplaces sit on a raised hearth, a platform in front of the opening. Its edges take knocks from feet and furniture, and its top takes heat from the fire.
We check the top surface, the edges and the joints where the raised hearth meets the face. Loose units are reset, chipped edges are repaired or replaced, and open joints are refilled. If the platform itself has moved, we explain the cause before proposing a repair. Replacement units are matched to the existing ones so the platform still reads as one surface.
The flue above the fireplace
A restored fireplace still depends on a clear, sound flue. Restoration covers the fireplace itself, but the flue above it has to be ready too.
We look up the flue as far as the free inspection allows and tell you what we see. If it needs sweeping or a closer inspection, that is a separate service with its own line. We would not want a newly restored firebox to vent into a flue that has not been checked, so we raise it before the first fire.
Inside a fireplace restoration estimate
- Surround tiles reset or matched
- Face brick cleaned by the gentlest method
- Written record of the restoration work
- Workmanship warranty on the completed work
Fireplace restoration questions in Flagami
What if parts for my factory-built unit are discontinued?
We check for manufacturer-approved alternatives. If none exist, we explain what that means for the fireplace. Unlisted parts are not fitted, because the listing depends on the tested components working together.
What happens if you find hidden damage partway through?
We stop and explain it. The finding, the proposed repair and the price are set out before we continue. Nothing is added to the job without your approval, and the estimate is updated in writing.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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