Brick fireplace restoration, planned as one job, in Hialeah Gardens
Restoration keeps the look of your fireplace. Changing the design is a different project, and we say so.
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What a neglected brick fireplace shows
- Loose or missing firebrick
- Heavy soot across the face brick
- Rust on the lintel or firebox metal
- Several small faults at once
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Fireplace restoration in Hialeah Gardens, planned as one job
Damper control from the room
Under the building code, the damper of a masonry fireplace has to be workable from inside the room where the fireplace is. On an old fireplace, the control is one of the first parts we check against that test.
A restored fireplace should meet that test again. We make sure the control reaches the plate, moves it through its full travel and holds it in place. After the work, we show you the open and closed positions, so you can check the damper before every fire. If the old control cannot be saved, a replacement is fitted where you can reach it without leaning into the firebox.
Cracks in the hearth
The hearth in front of the fireplace catches sparks, embers and dropped logs. Over time it can crack, lose grout or develop loose units.
We check whether the cracks are on the surface or run through the hearth. Surface cracks and open joints can be repaired and refilled. A crack that runs through, or a hearth that rocks, points to a support problem. We explain which applies and list the repair separately. Repairs are matched to the hearth material, whether brick, stone, tile or concrete, so the surface reads as one piece once the work is done.
Why metal brushes stay away from the brick
Metal brushes and scrapers can scratch brick and cut into joints. They can also leave small metal fragments in the surface that rust later and stain the face.
Masonry cleaning guidance warns against them for those reasons. We use stiff bristle brushes, wooden paddles and nonmetal tools instead. That takes a little more time, but the face is not marked by the cleaning. The same care applies around tile, stone and trim near the opening. Where a stubborn mortar smear needs removing, a wooden or plastic tool does the job without scarring the brick.
What the original look means in practice
Restoring the original look means returning the fireplace to how it was meant to appear, with materials that match. It does not mean making it look new or adding features it never had.
We match brick, mortar, tile and stone as closely as available materials allow. Where the original finish has been lost, we explain what can reasonably be recovered. If you want a different look, that is a design change, and it sits outside restoration. We explain the limits of any match before the work starts.
The restoration scope in writing
- Smoke shelf cleared of debris
- Essential and optional items priced apart
- Written record of the restoration work
- Grate size and position checked
Before you approve restoration work
Will you keep the original look of my fireplace?
That is the aim. We keep sound features, match replacement brick, tile and mortar as closely as available materials allow, and tell you where an exact match is not possible before the work starts.
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 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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo