Fireplace refurbishing and restoration in Ives Estates
Our family team restores neglected fireplaces with upfront pricing and a written record of the work.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs of wear in an old fireplace in Ives Estates
- Smoke stains above the opening
- Musty smell from the fireplace
- Firebox floor worn or broken
- A face darkened by old fires
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What restoring a fireplace involves
Mortar no harder than the brick
Repointing mortar should be softer and more permeable than the brick around it. Preservation guidance explains why. If the mortar is harder, stress and moisture move into the brick instead, and the brick edges can crack or spall.
We choose a mortar that suits the brick in the face, not the strongest one available. That choice is what lets the face last. If earlier repairs used a hard mortar that is now damaging the brick, we explain the problem and whether those joints should be redone.
Nesting material left in a quiet fireplace
Birds and small animals sometimes use an idle flue, and their nesting material ends up on the damper and the smoke shelf. Leaves and twigs can also collect there if the top is open.
Clearing that debris from the firebox and shelf is part of the restoration. Should an animal still be living in the flue, its removal becomes a separate job, done within the rules for that species. A cap with a screen helps prevent a return visit, and it carries its own price.
Eroded firebrick surfaces
Years of fires can wear away the face of firebrick, leaving it thin, rough or hollowed. Eroded brick protects the masonry behind it less well than a full unit.
We judge how much of each worn unit remains. Lightly worn surfaces can stay. Units worn deep or crumbling at the face are replaced with matching firebrick in heat-rated mortar. The estimate shows the affected areas, so the extent of the work is clear before you approve. New units are left to cure with their mortar before the firebox takes a full fire.
Occasional fires after restoration
Many restored fireplaces are used only now and then. Between fires, they sit idle, and the damper and firebox are left alone for long periods.
Before each fire, check that the damper moves freely and opens fully. Look for anything that has fallen into the firebox. Keep the damper closed between fires to keep room air in. If something has changed since the last fire, leave the fireplace unlit and tell us what you noticed. A short check before each fire takes moments and protects the work that went into the fireplace.
What the free restoration inspection checks
- Surround tiles reset or matched
- Model and serial number lookup
- Mortar cure instructions before use
- Grate size and position checked
Common fireplace restoration questions
Can you restore a factory-built fireplace as well?
Yes, within its listing. Panels, grates and other replacement parts have to come from that model's own parts list. The label on the unit gives the model and serial number we order by.
What happens if you find hidden damage partway through?
We stop and explain it. The finding, the proposed repair and the price are set out before we continue. Nothing is added to the job without your approval, and the estimate is updated in writing.
Is there a discount on fireplace restoration work?
Yes. Restoration items booked inside 72 hours of your free inspection come with a 10% discount. The inspection and the written estimate stay free whether or not you go ahead.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo