Restoring the firebox, damper and face in Melrose Manors
Firebox, damper, smoke chamber and face are assessed together, then priced as separate items.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When an old fireplace needs more than one repair
- Damper that no longer moves
- Cracked or loose hearth tiles
- Several small faults at once
- Water marks inside the firebox
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Fireplace restoration in Melrose Manors, planned as one job
White deposits on the face
White, powdery deposits on masonry usually mean water has moved through it and left salts behind. Masonry guidance on these deposits says to find and correct the water source before the deposit is removed.
Inside a house, that source may be a leak higher in the chimney or a damp wall behind the fireplace. We note the deposits, look for the water and list the source as a separate item if it lies outside the fireplace. Cleaning the deposit without stopping the water would only bring it back.
A fireplace kept for looks only
Some people want a fireplace restored for its look and never intend to burn in it. That is a valid goal, and it changes the plan.
Tell us if you will not light fires. We still check that nothing loose or damaged could fall, and that the damper closes to keep room air in. Finish items may take a larger share of the estimate. If you later decide to use the fireplace, the fire-facing items would need attention first, and we note which ones.
Old fireplace restoration in the right order
An old fireplace often has several problems that built up over the years. Tackling them in the wrong order wastes effort, because later work can damage earlier work.
Old fireplace restoration starts with the parts that affect safety and draft, such as the firebox, damper and smoke chamber. The face and hearth come after, once smoke and debris from the upper work are done. We explain the sequence at the free inspection so you know what happens first and why.
The restoration discount window
Restoration items you book inside 72 hours of your free inspection are priced with 10% off. The window counts from your own inspection visit.
It applies to the whole booking, whether you approve the full plan or only the essential items. There is no pressure beyond that. Read the estimate at your own pace and put any question to us. Items you book later are priced without that discount. Take the time you need to weigh the plan against your budget and how you use the fireplace.
What goes on a brick fireplace estimate
- Smoke shelf cleared of debris
- Clearance to nearby trim checked
- Listed parts for factory-built units
- Mortar cure instructions before use
Before you approve restoration work
Are same-day restoration visits available?
Same-day inspection visits are available when the schedule allows. A full restoration is usually planned over more than one visit, because materials must be matched and mortar needs time to cure.
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
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo