Brick fireplace restoration, planned as one job, in Virginia Gardens
Tell us how you want to use the fireplace, and we plan the restoration around that goal.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What a neglected brick fireplace shows
- Open joints on the firebox walls
- Rough stepped masonry above the throat
- Debris or nesting in the firebox
- Broken or stained surround tiles
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Brick fireplace restoration for homes in Virginia Gardens
Undoing earlier repairs that did not suit
Many neglected fireplaces carry patches from earlier owners. Ordinary cement smeared over firebrick, hard mortar in soft face brick or paint over soot are common examples. Some of those patches now cause the damage you see.
We identify earlier repairs and say whether they can stay. Where a patch is harming the masonry around it, removing it becomes part of the plan. Where it is harmless, we leave it and note it. The estimate is clear about which old work is being undone and why.
Cutting out and matching broken face brick
A few face bricks may be cracked, spalled or broken beyond repair. Replacing them keeps the face sound and helps stop the damage from spreading.
We cut out the damaged units carefully and set replacements that match in size, color and texture as closely as available brick allows. The new units are set into the existing pattern and pointed to match. If an exact match is not available, we show you the options before any brick is removed. Each replaced unit is listed on the estimate, so you know exactly which bricks are new.
Rust marks from fireplace metal
Orange or brown streaks on the face or the firebox often come from metal parts nearby. A rusting lintel, damper or ash door can stain the masonry around it.
We trace the stain to its source before cleaning it. The metal part is treated, repaired or replaced as part of the plan. Once the source is dealt with, the stain can be cleaned with a method tested first. Cleaning alone, without fixing the metal, would leave the stain to return.
Workmanship warranty on restoration work
The restoration work we complete is covered by our workmanship warranty. Should one of our repairs fail to hold, let us know and we return to look at it.
Because a restoration has many items, the written record of the work lists each one we carried out, which makes it clear what the warranty relates to. We explain the warranty terms for your job before you approve, so nothing about them is left to guesswork. Follow the curing steps we give you, since they protect the new joints.
What the free restoration inspection checks
- Surround tiles reset or matched
- Model and serial number lookup
- Written record of the restoration work
- Free written estimate before any work
Your restoration questions, in plain terms
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.
What records do I get after a restoration?
A written record of the work, listing what was repaired, replaced and retained, the materials used and anything left outside the scope. Keep it with any fireplace manuals for later maintenance visits.
How is brick fireplace restoration different from a repair?
A repair fixes one part. Restoration plans the whole fireplace, so several repairs fit together and the finished look is consistent. If only one part needs work, we say so and quote that repair on its own.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo