Brick fireplace restoration, planned as one job, in Lighthouse Point
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 a fireplace needs restoring
- Firebox floor worn or broken
- Several small faults at once
- Earlier repairs that keep failing
- Water marks inside the firebox
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Restoration work inside and around the firebox
Bringing the damper back into use
A neglected fireplace usually has a neglected damper. The plate may be seized, rusted through or missing, and the control may no longer reach it.
Damper work is part of the restoration scope. We free and clean a sound damper, re-hang a dropped plate, or replace parts that have failed. The finished damper should open all the way, shut evenly and answer to its control from the room. The damper is listed as its own item, so you can see its share of the work.
The screen in front of the fire
A fireplace screen keeps sparks and rolling embers inside the firebox. On a neglected fireplace the mesh may be torn, the frame bent or the screen missing altogether.
For a factory-built unit, the screen is a listed part and must come from the manufacturer's parts list. For a masonry fireplace, a screen that fits the opening and stands firmly is what matters. We check the screen as part of the restoration and note any replacement. It is a small item that protects everything else.
The whole-fireplace look at the free inspection
The free inspection for a restoration covers the whole fireplace. We look at the firebox, the firebrick and joints, the damper, the smoke shelf and chamber, the hearth, the face and the clearance to nearby trim.
We also look up the flue as far as we can see from the fireplace. You hear what we found and what it means for use. The findings become a free written estimate that separates essential repairs from finish work, with each item priced.
A cast iron fireback
Some fireplaces have a cast iron plate against the back wall of the firebox. It reflects heat into the room and protects the masonry behind it.
A fireback can crack, rust or come loose over time. We check its condition and how it is held in place. A sound fireback is cleaned and reset. A cracked one may still be usable if it stays firmly in place, and we explain the options. The fireback is noted separately from the firebrick behind it.
How a restoration estimate is laid out
- Listed parts for factory-built units
- Retained features listed on the estimate
- Separate notes on chimney-side findings
- Grate size and position checked
Restoring an old fireplace, questions answered
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.
Will you keep the original look of my fireplace?
That is the aim. We keep sound features, match replacement brick, tile and mortar as closely as available materials allow, and tell you where an exact match is not possible before the work starts.
Can you tell whether my fireplace is masonry or factory-built?
Yes, during the free inspection. The difference matters, because a masonry fireplace is repaired with masonry methods while a factory-built unit must stay within its listing and use the manufacturer's parts.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
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Local service. Careful repairs. A fireplace worth coming home to.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo