A restored fireplace, safe and true to its look, in South Miami Heights
A long-idle fireplace gets a full look before any fire, then a plan to make it usable again.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When an old fireplace needs more than one repair
- Fireplace unused for many years
- Loose or missing firebrick
- Heavy soot across the face brick
- Firebox floor worn or broken
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Restoring function first, then the look
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.
A musty smell from an idle fireplace
Idle fireplaces often smell musty. Damp deposits in the firebox, on the smoke shelf and in the flue give off odor, and air moving down the flue carries it into the room.
Restoration often reduces that smell by cleaning the fireplace, clearing the shelf and restoring a damper that closes. We explain which of those steps are likely to help your fireplace. If moisture is getting in from outside, we note its likely source and list that repair separately. The smell often fades once the damper closes properly and the deposits are gone.
A cap at the top of the flue
An open flue lets rain, leaves and animals fall straight into the fireplace. A neglected fireplace with no cap often shows the result on its damper and firebox.
A chimney cap is not part of the fireplace restoration itself, but it protects the work. If your flue has no cap, or the cap is damaged, we note it and list chimney cap replacement as a separate item. You can decide whether to do it with the restoration or on its own.
Upfront pricing for restoration
Restoration covers a wide range of work, from a cleaned face to a relaid firebox wall. You see the price of every item before any of it begins.
Prices are upfront, and no hidden fees appear on the final bill. If a material must be ordered to match, its cost is on the estimate. If we find something that changes the scope, we explain it and wait for your approval. The inspection and the written estimate are free. Deferred items stay on the plan with their reasons, so a later stage does not come as a surprise.
Restoration work priced before it starts
- Smoke shelf cleared of debris
- Damaged face brick replaced with matches
- Model and serial number lookup
- Open flue covered at the close of each day
Your restoration questions, in plain terms
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.
Can you tell whether my fireplace is masonry or factory-built?
Yes, during the free inspection. The difference matters, because a masonry fireplace is repaired with masonry methods while a factory-built unit must stay within its listing and use the manufacturer's parts.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo