Brick fireplace restoration, planned as one job, in Goulds
Tell us how you want to use the fireplace, and we plan the restoration around that goal.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a fireplace needs restoring
- Heavy soot across the face brick
- Damper that no longer moves
- Musty smell from the fireplace
- Crumbling joints in the face brick
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The parts of a fireplace restoration
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.
Stepped masonry above the throat
Some older smoke chambers were built with each course of brick stepped in, leaving a rough, ledged surface. That shape slows smoke and gives deposits places to collect.
Smoke chamber product makers describe resurfacing these chambers to give smoke a smooth path. We explain whether your chamber is stepped and whether parging would improve it. The work is done from inside the fireplace with the right access and protection. It is priced as its own item. If the chamber shows cracks or loose units behind the steps, those are repaired before any parging goes on.
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.
Brick fireplace restoration from firebox to face
A brick fireplace has two kinds of brick doing two jobs. Firebrick lines the firebox and takes the heat. Face brick frames the opening and gives the fireplace its look.
Brick fireplace restoration treats each kind on its own terms. Firebrick is set and pointed in heat-rated mortar. Face brick is cleaned gently and repointed with a mortar matched to its color and strength. The estimate lists firebox work and face work separately, so you can see where the effort goes.
Line items for an old fireplace
- Condition review of every fireplace part
- Firebox joints refilled with refractory mortar
- Debris bagged and hauled away
- Open flue covered at the close of each day
What people ask about restoring a fireplace
How long does a fireplace restoration take?
It depends on how many parts need work and on mortar curing times. We give you a sequence with the estimate. If the job runs over several days, the open flue is covered at the close of each work day.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo