Restoring the firebox, damper and face in Plantation
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
Clues that point to a full restoration
- Fireplace unused for many years
- Debris or nesting in the firebox
- Rust on the lintel or firebox metal
- Firebox floor worn or broken
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Old fireplace restoration, step by step
Spreading the restoration over stages
You do not have to restore everything at once. Essential repairs can go first, with finish work booked later. That can suit a budget or a busy household.
We mark which items must be done before the fireplace is used again and which can wait. Each stage has its own price. If a later stage depends on an earlier one, we explain the link. Nothing in the first stage commits you to the second, and the plan stays on paper for when you are ready.
Removing old mortar without harming the brick
Old mortar has to come out before new mortar goes in. Done carelessly, that step widens joints, chips brick edges and changes the look of the face.
We remove deteriorated mortar by hand or with tools used carefully, to a depth that gives the new mortar a sound bed. Joints that are still sound are left alone. Preservation guidance warns that power tools used without care can damage brick, so we choose the method to suit the face in front of us.
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.
Occasional fires after restoration
Many restored fireplaces are used only now and then. Between fires, they sit idle, and the damper and firebox are left alone for long periods.
Before each fire, check that the damper moves freely and opens fully. Look for anything that has fallen into the firebox. Keep the damper closed between fires to keep room air in. If something has changed since the last fire, leave the fireplace unlit and tell us what you noticed. A short check before each fire takes moments and protects the work that went into the fireplace.
Inside a fireplace restoration estimate
- Small hidden test area before cleaning
- Debris bagged and hauled away
- Essential and optional items priced apart
- Walkthrough of the finished fireplace
Restoring an old fireplace, questions answered
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 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.
What should I mention when I call about restoration?
Tell us how long the fireplace has been idle, how you want to use it and what you want to keep. Mention past repairs if you know of any, and whether the fireplace is masonry or factory-built.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo