Restoring the firebox, damper and face in Silver Bluff
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 a fireplace needs restoring
- Cracked or loose hearth tiles
- Smoke stains above the opening
- Rust on the lintel or firebox metal
- Earlier repairs that keep failing
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Restoring what is there rather than replacing it
A leaning or bulging firebox back wall
The back wall of the firebox takes the most heat. Over time it can loosen, lean forward or bulge as its joints fail. A back wall that has moved no longer shields the masonry behind it properly.
We check how far the wall has moved and whether the bricks behind the lining are sound. A small area can often be reset. A wall that has come away in a larger section may need to be relaid. The estimate explains which applies and what it means for the time the fireplace is out of use.
Children and pets during restoration
Restoration brings tools, dust, mortar and loose materials into the room. Keep children and pets away from the fireplace while the work is going on.
At the end of each day we tidy the area and leave the opening covered. Fresh mortar and cleaning materials are stored out of reach. If the work runs over several days, we tell you at the end of each work day what state the fireplace is in. We also say whether anything should be avoided before we return. Materials that need to stay undisturbed while they cure are marked so everyone in the house knows to leave them alone.
A family team for your fireplace
Ours is a family-owned and locally owned business. Whoever inspects your fireplace also explains the plan, item by item, before anything is agreed.
Clear explanations matter on a job with many parts. You can ask questions at the inspection, during the work and at the walkthrough. If something changes, you hear it from the people doing the work. The written record at the end reflects what we did, in plain language. If you want to see a failed part or a problem joint, we show you before the work goes ahead.
What the original look means in practice
Restoring the original look means returning the fireplace to how it was meant to appear, with materials that match. It does not mean making it look new or adding features it never had.
We match brick, mortar, tile and stone as closely as available materials allow. Where the original finish has been lost, we explain what can reasonably be recovered. If you want a different look, that is a design change, and it sits outside restoration. We explain the limits of any match before the work starts.
What the free restoration inspection checks
- Damper freed, repaired or replaced
- Mortar cure instructions before use
- Free written estimate before any work
- Walkthrough of the finished fireplace
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.
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.
Will restoring the fireplace fix a smoky fire?
It may, when the cause sits inside the fireplace. A damper stuck partway and a rough smoke chamber are common examples. We check those first and explain any cause outside the fireplace separately.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
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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