Fireplace restoration for homes in Overtown
We match mortar, brick and tile to what your fireplace already has, rather than changing its character.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When patching an old fireplace stops working
- Patches in mismatched mortar
- Rough stepped masonry above the throat
- Crumbling joints in the face brick
- Earlier repairs that keep failing
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Restoring function first, then the look
Start from how you want to use the fireplace
Tell us what you want from the fireplace. Some people want regular fires again. Others want it safe for an occasional evening, or simply sound and good to look at. The goal changes which items matter most.
A fireplace that will burn often needs every fire-facing part in good order. One that will rarely burn may need the same safety items but less finish work. We write the goal at the top of the estimate, so every line below it can be read against that purpose.
Stepped masonry above the throat
Some older smoke chambers were built with each course of brick stepped in, leaving a rough, ledged surface. That shape slows smoke and gives deposits places to collect.
Smoke chamber product makers describe resurfacing these chambers to give smoke a smooth path. We explain whether your chamber is stepped and whether parging would improve it. The work is done from inside the fireplace with the right access and protection. It is priced as its own item. If the chamber shows cracks or loose units behind the steps, those are repaired before any parging goes on.
Protecting the room during restoration
Restoration involves cleaning, cutting out old mortar and setting new materials, so dust and debris are part of the job. The room around the fireplace needs protecting throughout.
We cover the hearth, the floor and nearby furniture before starting and manage dust at the opening as we work. At the end of each day, the area is tidied and debris is bagged. When the job is done, debris is hauled away, and the room is left clean around a restored fireplace.
When an exact match is not available
Sometimes the original brick, tile or stone is no longer made. Restoration then needs a judgment about the closest available option.
We show you the options before any original material is removed. Where a replacement will be visible, we suggest placing it where it shows least, or moving original units from a hidden area to a visible one. The choice is yours, and the estimate records what was agreed. Whatever is decided, the replacement units are listed on the written record, so later repairs can use the same material.
Your restoration scope for a home in Overtown
- Firebrick replaced where units have failed
- Face brick cleaned by the gentlest method
- Clearance to nearby trim checked
- Model and serial number lookup
Restoration answers for old fireplaces
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.
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.
Can you restore a stone fireplace face?
Yes. Loose stones are reset and open joints are repointed with a mortar suited to the stone. If a stone is broken, we look for a match and explain the options before replacing it.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo