A restored fireplace, safe and true to its look, in Sandalfoot Cove

When one repair would do the job, we say so instead of proposing a full restoration.

Owned and run locally
Available for same-day service
Fully licensed and insured
Family owned and run

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Restoration needs you can spot from the room

Fireplace unused for many years
Open joints on the firebox walls
Smoke stains above the opening
Broken or stained surround tiles

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How we restore a neglected fireplace

Keeping a factory-built unit within its listing

The Florida Building Code asks that factory-built fireplaces be installed to their listing and the manufacturer's instructions. That rule still applies when the unit is old and tired.

For restoration, it means replacement panels, grates, screens and damper parts come from the manufacturer's list for your model. We read the label for the model and serial number and order to match. If a part is no longer made, we tell you what that means rather than improvising a substitute that the listing does not cover.

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.

Restoration records when you sell

Buyers often ask about a fireplace, and a restored one is easier to talk about when its work is documented. A written record shows what was done, when, and with which materials.

If you are restoring a fireplace ahead of a sale, tell us. We plan the essential items first so the fireplace can be shown as usable. The record then goes into the documents you share. It describes only the work we did, without claims beyond it. A buyer's inspector can then check the fireplace against a clear account.

Questions to ask before approving a restoration

Before you approve, ask which items are essential and which are for appearance. Ask what will be kept and what will be replaced, and why.

Ask how long the fireplace will be out of use and when it can burn again. Ask what happens if hidden damage appears. We answer each question on the visit, and the answers match the written estimate. If anything is unclear, ask again. A restoration should make sense to you before it starts. Good answers now save misunderstandings later.

Restoration work priced before it starts

Condition review of every fireplace part
Smoke chamber parged smooth where needed
Mortar cure instructions before use
Essential and optional items priced apart

Restoring an old fireplace, questions answered

Is restoration the same as remodeling a fireplace?

No. Restoration keeps the existing design and brings it back to working order. Changing the look, the materials or the layout is remodeling, which we do not offer. We tell you if a request falls outside restoration.

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.

Are same-day restoration visits available?

Same-day inspection visits are available when the schedule allows. A full restoration is usually planned over more than one visit, because materials must be matched and mortar needs time to cure.

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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With

DuraVent
Olympia Chimney and Venting
Copperfield Chimney Supply
Rutland
Heatilator
Heat & Glo