Fireplace refurbishing and restoration in Poinciana Park
Brick fireplace restoration follows a set order, from the firebox to the face and the hearth.
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Signs of wear in an old fireplace in Poinciana Park
- Heavy soot across the face brick
- Rough stepped masonry above the throat
- Broken or stained surround tiles
- Loose stones on a stone face
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Fireplace restoration in Poinciana Park, planned as one job
Hidden conditions found during the work
Some conditions only show once work begins. A firebrick that looked sound may crumble when its neighbor comes out. A crack may run further behind the face than it did on the surface.
When that happens, we stop and explain what we found. The change, the proposed repair and its price are set out before we continue. You approve it or choose another route. The estimate is updated in writing, so the final record matches what was actually done. Most surprises are small, but you hear about each one before it changes the job.
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.
A smooth refractory coat for the smoke chamber
Above the damper sits the smoke chamber, the space that funnels smoke into the flue. The building code asks that its inside surface be parged smooth with refractory mortar.
In a neglected fireplace the parging may be cracked, missing or never applied. We parge rough and open areas with a heat-rated material, following the product's instructions. A smooth chamber lets smoke move up without catching on ledges. This is a separate line on the estimate, with the area described. Parging is done before the face is cleaned, since the work above drops debris onto the hearth and face.
A painted brick face
Some fireplaces have been painted over the years. The paint may be peeling, stained by smoke or hiding damage underneath.
Whether to remove paint is a separate decision from repairing the brick. Removal can damage some brick faces, and the method has to be tested first. We can repair loose brick and joints under the paint, and we explain what a removal would involve if you want the brick showing again. The choice is yours once the options are clear.
What goes on a brick fireplace estimate
- Hearth cracks and loose units repaired
- Face joints repointed with matched mortar
- Room and floor protection
- Written record of the restoration work
Restoring an old fireplace, questions answered
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.
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.
How long does a fireplace restoration take?
It depends on how many parts need work and on mortar curing times. We give you a sequence with the estimate. If the job runs over several days, the open flue is covered at the close of each work day.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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