Restoring the firebox, damper and face in Galt Ocean Mile
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- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Restoration needs you can spot from the room
- Heavy soot across the face brick
- Broken or stained surround tiles
- Firebox floor worn or broken
- Several small faults at once
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Old fireplace restoration, step by step
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.
Wood trim near the opening
The building code limits how near wood trim, a mantel or other combustible finishes can come to a masonry fireplace opening. Over the years, trim can be added, extended or replaced without anyone checking.
During the free inspection we look at wood and other combustible finishes around the opening. If something sits too close, we tell you and explain the options. We do not install trim or mantels, so any change there is noted for you to arrange. The rest of the restoration can proceed once the concern is clear.
Resetting a stone face
A stone face can lose stones as its joints fail. Loose stones can shift, crack or fall, and the gaps they leave let the backing weaken.
We reset loose stones in a mortar suited to the stone and repoint open joints to match the existing ones. Broken stones are replaced with the closest available match. Where a manufactured stone face is involved, its maker's instructions guide the repair. The stone work is described on the estimate separately from any brick or tile.
Air loss through an idle fireplace
A fireplace with a damper that no longer closes lets room air leave through the flue. In a house that runs its air conditioning, that is cooled air you have already paid for.
Restoring the damper so it closes squarely reduces that loss. It will not make the fireplace airtight, because a throat damper closes metal against metal. We explain what the restored damper can achieve and whether another closure option would suit if you want a tighter seal.
Restoration work priced before it starts
- Smoke chamber parged smooth where needed
- Smoke shelf cleared of debris
- Debris bagged and hauled away
- Separate notes on chimney-side findings
Restoration answers for old fireplaces
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.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo