Restoration for wood-burning fireplaces in Leisure City
Brick fireplace restoration follows a set order, from the firebox to the face and the hearth.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a fireplace needs restoring
- Fireplace unused for many years
- Smoke stains above the opening
- Rust on the lintel or firebox metal
- Crumbling joints in the face brick
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Restoring function first, then the look
The steel support above the fireplace opening
Across the top of the opening runs the lintel, a noncombustible support that is often a steel angle. It carries the masonry above the opening. Rust can swell it, bend it or crack the brick above.
We check the lintel for rust, sag and cracks in the brick it supports. Surface rust can be treated. A lintel that has lost strength or pushed the face out of line is a larger repair and is priced separately. We explain what we see before any work above the opening begins.
A smooth refractory coat for the smoke chamber
Above the damper sits the smoke chamber, the space that funnels smoke into the flue. The building code asks that its inside surface be parged smooth with refractory mortar.
In a neglected fireplace the parging may be cracked, missing or never applied. We parge rough and open areas with a heat-rated material, following the product's instructions. A smooth chamber lets smoke move up without catching on ledges. This is a separate line on the estimate, with the area described. Parging is done before the face is cleaned, since the work above drops debris onto the hearth and face.
Work beyond the fireplace itself
A restoration can touch finishes around the fireplace that are outside our work. Flooring, plaster, wall paint and built-in cabinetry are examples.
We protect those surfaces while we work, but we do not repair or refinish them. If our work is likely to affect a surrounding finish, we tell you before starting so you can plan for it. That keeps the restoration estimate focused on the fireplace and avoids surprises once the job is done. You can then line up any other trade for after our work is complete.
Describing your fireplace on the phone
Tell us how long the fireplace has been idle and how you want to use it. Mention what you want to keep, such as original tile or brick, and anything you already know is broken.
Say whether the fireplace is masonry or factory-built, if you know. For a factory-built unit, the model information from the label helps. You do not need to clean anything before the visit. A plain description is enough to plan the free inspection. If the fireplace has a history you are unsure about, tell us that too.
Restoration work priced before it starts
- Firebrick replaced where units have failed
- Damaged face brick replaced with matches
- Loose stones reset on a stone face
- Retained features listed on the estimate
Restoration answers for old fireplaces
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 if parts for my factory-built unit are discontinued?
We check for manufacturer-approved alternatives. If none exist, we explain what that means for the fireplace. Unlisted parts are not fitted, because the listing depends on the tested components working together.
Is the restoration covered by a warranty?
Our workmanship warranty covers the work we carried out. If a repair we made does not hold, tell us and we come back to look. We explain what the warranty covers for your job before you approve.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo