Brick fireplace restoration, planned as one job, in West Perrine
For homes in West Perrine, restoration work comes with a free written estimate and no hidden fees.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Restoration needs you can spot from the room
- Open joints on the firebox walls
- Musty smell from the fireplace
- Rust on the lintel or firebox metal
- Earlier repairs that keep failing
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What restoring a fireplace involves
Bringing the damper back into use
A neglected fireplace usually has a neglected damper. The plate may be seized, rusted through or missing, and the control may no longer reach it.
Damper work is part of the restoration scope. We free and clean a sound damper, re-hang a dropped plate, or replace parts that have failed. The finished damper should open all the way, shut evenly and answer to its control from the room. The damper is listed as its own item, so you can see its share of the work.
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.
Easing back into use after restoration
The early fires after a restoration should be small. New firebox mortar may still be curing, and the damper and flue are being used again after a long gap.
Follow the curing steps we give you, using dry wood and a modest fire. Watch that smoke goes up the flue and that the damper stays fully open. If anything seems wrong, let the fire burn out and call us. Building up gradually protects the new work and shows you how the restored fireplace behaves.
Occasional fires after restoration
Many restored fireplaces are used only now and then. Between fires, they sit idle, and the damper and firebox are left alone for long periods.
Before each fire, check that the damper moves freely and opens fully. Look for anything that has fallen into the firebox. Keep the damper closed between fires to keep room air in. If something has changed since the last fire, leave the fireplace unlit and tell us what you noticed. A short check before each fire takes moments and protects the work that went into the fireplace.
Line items for an old fireplace
- Debris bagged and hauled away
- Retained features listed on the estimate
- Essential and optional items priced apart
- Open flue covered at the close of each day
Questions before restoring a fireplace
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.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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