Old fireplace restoration with a clear plan in Hollywood
Restoration keeps the look of your fireplace. Changing the design is a different project, and we say so.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Clues that point to a full restoration
- Loose or missing firebrick
- Debris or nesting in the firebox
- Broken or stained surround tiles
- Firebox floor worn or broken
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Brick fireplace restoration for homes in Hollywood
Deciding which firebrick to replace
Firebrick lines the firebox and takes the direct heat of the fire. Over years it can crack, loosen or erode. Replacing all of it is rarely needed.
We check each area for units that are loose, broken through or worn thin. Those are marked for replacement. Units with fine surface lines but a sound body can often stay. The estimate shows which areas are affected, so you can see that the rest of the firebox is being kept on purpose.
An ash dump door in the firebox floor
An ash dump is a small hinged metal door set into the firebox floor of some masonry fireplaces. Ash swept through it drops into a chamber below. After years without use, the door can rust shut, lose its hinge or sit loose in its frame.
We check whether the door opens, closes and sits flush with the floor. A loose or broken door can let embers fall where they should not. Depending on its condition, we free, reset or replace the door, or explain the option of closing it off. The ash chamber itself is checked where it can be reached.
Small items on the inspection visit
Some small items can be done on the inspection visit if you approve them there. Clearing debris from the smoke shelf or freeing a stiff damper are examples.
We only do that work with your agreement and at the price on the estimate. Larger items, those that need matched materials or curing time, are scheduled separately. If you prefer to see the full estimate before anything is done, that is fine. Nothing is started without a clear yes. Either way, the price and the scope are the ones you saw on paper.
Children and pets during restoration
Restoration brings tools, dust, mortar and loose materials into the room. Keep children and pets away from the fireplace while the work is going on.
At the end of each day we tidy the area and leave the opening covered. Fresh mortar and cleaning materials are stored out of reach. If the work runs over several days, we tell you at the end of each work day what state the fireplace is in. We also say whether anything should be avoided before we return. Materials that need to stay undisturbed while they cure are marked so everyone in the house knows to leave them alone.
Restoration work priced before it starts
- Small hidden test area before cleaning
- Damaged face brick replaced with matches
- Loose stones reset on a stone face
- Separate notes on chimney-side findings
Restoring an old fireplace, questions answered
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.
How do you clean soot off the face brick?
With the gentlest method that works, tried first on a small hidden area. Masonry cleaning guidance warns that metal brushes, strong acids and high water pressure can damage brick and joints, so we keep them away from your fireplace.
What should I mention when I call about restoration?
Tell us how long the fireplace has been idle, how you want to use it and what you want to keep. Mention past repairs if you know of any, and whether the fireplace is masonry or factory-built.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- 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 Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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