Old fireplace restoration with a clear plan in The Crossings

Restoration keeps the look of your fireplace. Changing the design is a different project, and we say so.

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When an old fireplace needs more than one repair

Loose or missing firebrick
Damper that no longer moves
Patches in mismatched mortar
Earlier repairs that keep failing

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What restoring a fireplace involves

Stepped masonry above the throat

Some older smoke chambers were built with each course of brick stepped in, leaving a rough, ledged surface. That shape slows smoke and gives deposits places to collect.

Smoke chamber product makers describe resurfacing these chambers to give smoke a smooth path. We explain whether your chamber is stepped and whether parging would improve it. The work is done from inside the fireplace with the right access and protection. It is priced as its own item. If the chamber shows cracks or loose units behind the steps, those are repaired before any parging goes on.

Raised hearths

Some fireplaces sit on a raised hearth, a platform in front of the opening. Its edges take knocks from feet and furniture, and its top takes heat from the fire.

We check the top surface, the edges and the joints where the raised hearth meets the face. Loose units are reset, chipped edges are repaired or replaced, and open joints are refilled. If the platform itself has moved, we explain the cause before proposing a repair. Replacement units are matched to the existing ones so the platform still reads as one surface.

Rainwater that collects in the firebox

Water in the firebox, rust on the grate or a damp smell after rain usually means water is coming in from above. The fireplace is where it collects, not where it starts.

We look over the firebox for damage from the water and record the likely point of entry. The source, often at the top of the chimney, is a separate repair. Restoring the firebox without stopping the water would let the new work fail. We explain both parts so you can plan them in the right order.

A fireplace kept for looks only

Some people want a fireplace restored for its look and never intend to burn in it. That is a valid goal, and it changes the plan.

Tell us if you will not light fires. We still check that nothing loose or damaged could fall, and that the damper closes to keep room air in. Finish items may take a larger share of the estimate. If you later decide to use the fireplace, the fire-facing items would need attention first, and we note which ones.

Restoration work priced before it starts

Firebrick replaced where units have failed
Debris bagged and hauled away
Free written estimate before any work
Open flue covered at the close of each day

Questions before restoring a fireplace

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.

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.

Is the restoration covered by a warranty?

Our workmanship warranty covers the work we carried out. If a repair we made does not hold, tell us and we come back to look. We explain what the warranty covers for your job before you approve.

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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With

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