Fireplace restoration for homes in Imperial Point
An old fireplace can often be brought back without rebuilding it, and we explain how.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a fireplace needs restoring
- Cracked or loose hearth tiles
- Patches in mismatched mortar
- Rust on the lintel or firebox metal
- Broken or stained surround tiles
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Restoring function first, then the look
Matching replacement firebrick
Firebrick comes in several sizes, colors and densities. A replacement that is the wrong size leaves wide joints, and one that is the wrong color stands out once the fire darkens the rest.
We measure the existing units and choose replacements that fit the pattern. Where an exact color match is not available, we place new units where they show least and tell you in advance. After a few fires, new and old firebrick usually darken toward the same tone.
Smoke stains that tell a history
Dark stains above the opening record smoke that did not go up the flue. They tell us the fireplace had a draft problem at some point, even if nobody remembers it.
We look for the cause before cleaning the stain. It may be a damper that did not open, a rough smoke chamber or a fire built too far forward. Cleaning the face without fixing the cause would only prepare it for new stains. The plan addresses the cause first and the face after.
Tile surrounds around the opening
Tile surrounds frame many fireplace openings. Heat and age can loosen tiles, crack glaze and open grout joints.
We reset loose tiles and replace broken ones with the closest match we can find. Grout is refilled in a material that suits the heat near the opening. If the original tile is no longer made, we explain the choices before removing anything. A tile surround is often the most visible part of a restoration, so we treat it with the same care as the brick.
Same-day restoration visits when available
Same-day inspection visits are available when the schedule allows. If you are planning to use an old fireplace soon, an early look helps you know where you stand.
A full restoration is rarely finished in one visit. Materials have to be matched and mortar has to cure. What a quick visit can do is give you the findings, the plan and a written estimate quickly, so the work can be scheduled without delay. Any urgent safety concern we find on that visit is explained before we leave.
Restoration work priced before it starts
- Hearth cracks and loose units repaired
- Lintel condition noted
- Room and floor protection
- Open flue covered at the close of each day
Questions before restoring a fireplace
Is restoration the same as remodeling a fireplace?
No. Restoration keeps the existing design and brings it back to working order. Changing the look, the materials or the layout is remodeling, which we do not offer. We tell you if a request falls outside restoration.
Will the new mortar match the old joints on the face?
We aim to match color, texture and joint shape. Face joints are repointed with a mortar no harder than the brick, following preservation guidance. The match is checked on a small area before the whole face is done.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- 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 
Heat & Glo