Fireplace refurbishing and restoration in Liberty City
When one repair would do the job, we say so instead of proposing a full restoration.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When patching an old fireplace stops working
- Fireplace unused for many years
- Rough stepped masonry above the throat
- Broken or stained surround tiles
- A face darkened by old fires
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Restoring what is there rather than replacing it
Undoing earlier repairs that did not suit
Many neglected fireplaces carry patches from earlier owners. Ordinary cement smeared over firebrick, hard mortar in soft face brick or paint over soot are common examples. Some of those patches now cause the damage you see.
We identify earlier repairs and say whether they can stay. Where a patch is harming the masonry around it, removing it becomes part of the plan. Where it is harmless, we leave it and note it. The estimate is clear about which old work is being undone and why.
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.
Resetting hearth tiles that have lifted
Tile hearths lose grip over time, especially where they take the most traffic and heat. A loose tile can crack further or let embers reach the bed beneath it.
We lift loose tiles, clean the bed and reset them in a material suited to the heat. Broken tiles are replaced with the closest available match. If the original tile is no longer made, we show you the options before choosing. The hearth tile work is its own line on the estimate.
Homes with two fireplaces to restore
Each fireplace has its own firebox, damper and face, and one may need far more work than the other. If your home has more than one fireplace, tell us which ones you want restored.
We can inspect them on the same visit, with each one listed separately on the estimate. That lets you restore one now and plan the other later. If two fireplaces share a chimney, we note anything that affects both, and explain it once. Each fireplace also gets its own record of the work when the job is done.
What the restoration estimate covers
- Firebox joints refilled with refractory mortar
- Smoke chamber parged smooth where needed
- Room and floor protection
- Free written estimate before any work
Brick fireplace restoration questions
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.
Can a restoration be done in stages?
Yes. Essential safety repairs can go ahead before finish work. Each stage is priced separately, and we explain which items must happen before the fireplace is used and which can wait.
Is restoration worth it if I will rarely light a fire?
If you will light it at all, the parts that keep a fire safe still need to work. If you will not burn in it, tell us, and we explain which items still matter for a fireplace that stays closed.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo