Restoring a neglected wood fireplace in Wilton Manors
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
Signs a fireplace needs restoring
- Open joints on the firebox walls
- Damper that no longer moves
- Firebox floor worn or broken
- Water marks inside the firebox
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Restoration work inside and around the firebox
Matching replacement firebrick
Firebrick comes in several sizes, colors and densities. A replacement that is the wrong size leaves wide joints, and one that is the wrong color stands out once the fire darkens the rest.
We measure the existing units and choose replacements that fit the pattern. Where an exact color match is not available, we place new units where they show least and tell you in advance. After a few fires, new and old firebrick usually darken toward the same tone.
Clearing the smoke shelf
Behind the damper sits the smoke shelf, a ledge that catches what falls down the flue. In a fireplace left alone for years, that shelf can hold a thick layer of debris.
We clear the shelf as part of restoring the damper area. A buried shelf can stop the damper from opening and can feed a smoky fire. Once it is clear, we can see whether the shelf itself is cracked. Any shelf repair is described separately, with the method and the reason.
Working around the mantel you already have
Most restorations leave the existing mantel exactly where it is. The work around it is planned so the mantel is protected during cleaning and repointing.
We cover the mantel and its finish before any cleaning starts. If the mantel is loose or sits closer to the opening than the code allows, we tell you. Changing or replacing it is outside our services. Our job is to restore the fireplace beneath it and keep the mantel as it was. Any concern about it is written on the estimate, so you can decide how to handle it.
The restoration discount window
Restoration items you book inside 72 hours of your free inspection are priced with 10% off. The window counts from your own inspection visit.
It applies to the whole booking, whether you approve the full plan or only the essential items. There is no pressure beyond that. Read the estimate at your own pace and put any question to us. Items you book later are priced without that discount. Take the time you need to weigh the plan against your budget and how you use the fireplace.
The restoration scope in writing
- Smoke shelf cleared of debris
- Hearth cracks and loose units repaired
- Lintel condition noted
- Retained features listed on the estimate
Questions before restoring a fireplace
Is the chimney part of a fireplace restoration?
The focus is the fireplace itself, from the firebox and damper to the hearth and face. Findings on the chimney above are noted and listed as separate items, each with its own reason and price.
Is there a discount on fireplace restoration work?
Yes. Restoration items booked inside 72 hours of your free inspection come with a 10% discount. The inspection and the written estimate stay free whether or not you go ahead.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo