A restored fireplace, safe and true to its look, in Miami Lakes
Tell us how you want to use the fireplace, and we plan the restoration around that goal.
- 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
- Smoke stains above the opening
- Crumbling joints in the face brick
- Loose stones on a stone face
- A face darkened by old fires
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Restoring what is there rather than replacing it
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.
Clearing the smoke shelf
Behind the damper sits the smoke shelf, a ledge that catches what falls down the flue. In a fireplace left alone for years, that shelf can hold a thick layer of debris.
We clear the shelf as part of restoring the damper area. A buried shelf can stop the damper from opening and can feed a smoky fire. Once it is clear, we can see whether the shelf itself is cracked. Any shelf repair is described separately, with the method and the reason.
Rust marks from fireplace metal
Orange or brown streaks on the face or the firebox often come from metal parts nearby. A rusting lintel, damper or ash door can stain the masonry around it.
We trace the stain to its source before cleaning it. The metal part is treated, repaired or replaced as part of the plan. Once the source is dealt with, the stain can be cleaned with a method tested first. Cleaning alone, without fixing the metal, would leave the stain to return.
Refurbishing parts versus restoring the whole
Fireplace refurbishing often means renewing individual parts, such as a new grate, a cleaned face or reset tiles. Restoration plans the whole fireplace so those parts work together.
If you want a few parts refurbished, we can quote them individually. If several parts depend on each other, we explain why a combined plan may serve you better. Either way, the estimate shows each item and its price, so you can choose the scope that fits your plans. Refurbished parts are listed individually, with a note on anything nearby that may need attention later.
Inside a fireplace restoration estimate
- Condition review of every fireplace part
- Smoke chamber parged smooth where needed
- Surround tiles reset or matched
- Written record of the restoration work
Restoration answers for old fireplaces
Do you replace every firebrick during a restoration?
No. Sound firebrick stays. We replace units that are loose, broken or badly eroded, and refill open joints with a heat-rated mortar. The estimate shows which units are to be replaced and where they sit.
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.
When can I light a fire after the restoration?
Once the new mortar has dried and cured as its maker directs. Some heat-resistant mortars call for small fires before full use. We tell you how long to wait and how to build those early fires.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo