Old fireplace restoration with a clear plan in Medley
You approve every restoration item before work starts, and you see the price of each one.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Clues that point to a full restoration
- Open joints on the firebox walls
- Cracked or loose hearth tiles
- Rough stepped masonry above the throat
- Earlier repairs that keep failing
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Restoring function first, then the look
Hidden conditions found during the work
Some conditions only show once work begins. A firebrick that looked sound may crumble when its neighbor comes out. A crack may run further behind the face than it did on the surface.
When that happens, we stop and explain what we found. The change, the proposed repair and its price are set out before we continue. You approve it or choose another route. The estimate is updated in writing, so the final record matches what was actually done. Most surprises are small, but you hear about each one before it changes the job.
Soot across the face brick
A face darkened by years of smoke can hide good brick and sound joints. It can also hide cracks and old patches that need attention.
We clean the face in stages with the gentlest method that works. Cleaning comes after the repairs that caused the smoke, so the face stays clean. Once it is clean, we look again at the brick and joints and confirm the repointing and repair items. Anything new that shows up is explained before it is added.
A cap at the top of the flue
An open flue lets rain, leaves and animals fall straight into the fireplace. A neglected fireplace with no cap often shows the result on its damper and firebox.
A chimney cap is not part of the fireplace restoration itself, but it protects the work. If your flue has no cap, or the cap is damaged, we note it and list chimney cap replacement as a separate item. You can decide whether to do it with the restoration or on its own.
Prices set out per item
A restoration estimate can include many items, and each one is priced on its own. That lets you see what each part of the work costs and choose what to include.
Our pricing is upfront, with no hidden fees. If you approve some items and defer others, the approved ones are priced as shown. If hidden damage appears, we explain the change and wait for your approval before continuing. The final bill matches what you agreed. Every item also carries a short reason, so the price and the purpose sit side by side.
What the restoration estimate covers
- Small hidden test area before cleaning
- Room and floor protection
- Debris bagged and hauled away
- Separate notes on chimney-side findings
Your restoration questions, in plain terms
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.
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.
How is brick fireplace restoration different from a repair?
A repair fixes one part. Restoration plans the whole fireplace, so several repairs fit together and the finished look is consistent. If only one part needs work, we say so and quote that repair on its own.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
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Our team will contact you to arrange your inspection.
Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo