Fireplace restoration, firebox to face, for Naranja homes
A fireplace restoration in Naranja starts with a free inspection and a written plan you can read.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When patching an old fireplace stops working
- Rough stepped masonry above the throat
- Musty smell from the fireplace
- Crumbling joints in the face brick
- A face darkened by old fires
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How we restore a neglected fireplace
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.
Children and pets during restoration
Restoration brings tools, dust, mortar and loose materials into the room. Keep children and pets away from the fireplace while the work is going on.
At the end of each day we tidy the area and leave the opening covered. Fresh mortar and cleaning materials are stored out of reach. If the work runs over several days, we tell you at the end of each work day what state the fireplace is in. We also say whether anything should be avoided before we return. Materials that need to stay undisturbed while they cure are marked so everyone in the house knows to leave them alone.
Checking how the restored fireplace draws
Once the work is complete and the mortar has cured as directed, the fireplace should draw smoke up the flue without spilling into the room. That is the test that matters most.
We explain how to judge the draft on the early fires and what to watch for. If smoke spills, let the fire burn out and tell us. The cause may be something outside the restored parts, such as the flue or the air supply in the house, and we explain what that would involve.
The throat and its shape
The throat is the narrowing between the firebox and the smoke chamber, where the damper sits. It guides smoke upward, and its shape affects how well the fireplace draws.
In a neglected fireplace the throat can be partly blocked by debris, rust scale or a damper frame that has shifted. We clear and check it as part of the restoration. If the throat masonry is damaged, we explain the repair and how it affects the damper work above it. Clearing the throat often improves draft on its own.
Restoration work priced before it starts
- Loose stones reset on a stone face
- Lintel condition noted
- Clearance to nearby trim checked
- Retained features listed on the estimate
Before you approve restoration work
Can a fireplace that has sat idle for years be restored?
Usually, yes. The process starts with a full inspection with the fireplace cold. Idle fireplaces often need cleaning, a freed damper and some firebox repairs. We explain what the inspection finds before any fire is lit.
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.
Can you restore a painted brick fireplace?
We can repair the brick and joints under the paint. Whether the paint should come off is a separate decision, because removal can damage some brick faces. We test and explain before recommending anything.
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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