Restoring the firebox, damper and face in Grapeland Heights
When one repair would do the job, we say so instead of proposing a full restoration.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When patching an old fireplace stops working
- Fireplace unused for many years
- Loose or missing firebrick
- Open joints on the firebox walls
- Musty smell from the fireplace
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Fireplace refurbishing, item by item
One plan for a neglected fireplace
Restoration returns a neglected fireplace to safe use and to the look it was built with, under a single plan. It is the right approach when several parts need attention at once. Treating them one by one, months apart, often means later work damages earlier work.
We look at every part together, from the firebox and damper up to the smoke chamber, and down to the hearth and face. The plan then sets an order and a price for each item. You can approve all of it or part of it. Either way, each repair is chosen to fit the ones around it.
Cleaning with the gentlest method first
Masonry cleaning guidance says to choose the gentlest method that works for the brick and the soiling. Harsh methods can remove the fired surface of a brick, and that surface does not grow back.
We start with the mildest approach, such as plain water and a bristle brush, and step up only if needed. Chemical cleaners are used only where they suit the brick and the stain. Each step is judged before the next. The goal is a clean face that still looks like the original brick.
Strong acids and brick
Strong, unbuffered acids are sometimes used to strip mortar smears and stains from brick. Masonry cleaning guidance advises against them, because they can burn the brick surface, eat into joints and leave new stains.
If a stain needs a chemical cleaner, we choose one suited to the brick and the soiling and test it first. The surrounding surfaces are protected, and the area is rinsed as the product requires. We explain the cleaner we plan to use before the work begins, so nothing surprises you.
Prices set out per item
A restoration estimate can include many items, and each one is priced on its own. That lets you see what each part of the work costs and choose what to include.
Our pricing is upfront, with no hidden fees. If you approve some items and defer others, the approved ones are priced as shown. If hidden damage appears, we explain the change and wait for your approval before continuing. The final bill matches what you agreed. Every item also carries a short reason, so the price and the purpose sit side by side.
The restoration scope in writing
- Small hidden test area before cleaning
- Lintel condition noted
- Listed parts for factory-built units
- Free written estimate before any work
Brick fireplace restoration questions
Do you replace every firebrick during a restoration?
No. Sound firebrick stays. We replace units that are loose, broken or badly eroded, and refill open joints with a heat-rated mortar. The estimate shows which units are to be replaced and where they sit.
Can you restore a painted brick fireplace?
We can repair the brick and joints under the paint. Whether the paint should come off is a separate decision, because removal can damage some brick faces. We test and explain before recommending anything.
Can you tell whether my fireplace is masonry or factory-built?
Yes, during the free inspection. The difference matters, because a masonry fireplace is repaired with masonry methods while a factory-built unit must stay within its listing and use the manufacturer's parts.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- 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