Brick fireplace restoration, planned as one job, in Ojus
Restoration keeps the look of your fireplace. Changing the design is a different project, and we say so.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs of wear in an old fireplace in Ojus
- Fireplace unused for many years
- Cracked or loose hearth tiles
- Musty smell from the fireplace
- Firebox floor worn or broken
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Restoring what is there rather than replacing it
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.
Workmanship warranty on restoration work
The restoration work we complete is covered by our workmanship warranty. Should one of our repairs fail to hold, let us know and we return to look at it.
Because a restoration has many items, the written record of the work lists each one we carried out, which makes it clear what the warranty relates to. We explain the warranty terms for your job before you approve, so nothing about them is left to guesswork. Follow the curing steps we give you, since they protect the new joints.
Fine lines in firebrick
Firebrick expands and contracts with every fire, and fine surface lines are common in a firebox that has been used. Not every line is a reason for replacement.
We check whether a line is shallow or runs through the brick, and whether the brick is still firmly held. Shallow lines in sound units can usually stay. Cracks that go through, loose units and missing pieces are the ones we replace. We explain the difference in the firebox itself, so you can see what we mean.
Eroded firebrick surfaces
Years of fires can wear away the face of firebrick, leaving it thin, rough or hollowed. Eroded brick protects the masonry behind it less well than a full unit.
We judge how much of each worn unit remains. Lightly worn surfaces can stay. Units worn deep or crumbling at the face are replaced with matching firebrick in heat-rated mortar. The estimate shows the affected areas, so the extent of the work is clear before you approve. New units are left to cure with their mortar before the firebox takes a full fire.
Your restoration scope for a home in Ojus
- Firebox joints refilled with refractory mortar
- Loose stones reset on a stone face
- Mortar cure instructions before use
- Essential and optional items priced apart
Before you approve restoration work
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 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.
What records do I get after a restoration?
A written record of the work, listing what was repaired, replaced and retained, the materials used and anything left outside the scope. Keep it with any fireplace manuals for later maintenance visits.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible 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