Hearth and hearth tile repairs in Pembroke Pines
The hearth in front of your fireplace is repaired as a noncombustible surface that still does its job.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs the hearth needs more than grout
- Loose stones on a raised hearth
- The hearth sloping toward the room
- Grout crumbling near the opening
- Flooring tucked under the hearth edge
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Hearth finishes in tile, brick and stone
A larger opening needs a larger hearth
Under the code, a masonry hearth extension grows with the fireplace opening. Once the opening passes a certain area, the extension has to reach further in front and further to each side.
When an opening was enlarged in an earlier project, the hearth may not have grown with it. We measure the opening and the extension on the visit and tell you whether the two still match. If they do not, extending the hearth goes onto the estimate as a separate, clearly described item.
Where wood flooring meets the hearth
The code allows the edges of combustible flooring to butt against a masonry hearth extension, provided the flooring stays a set distance from the firebox lining. That is why the hearth's size and the flooring layout are linked.
When new flooring is laid, installers sometimes push it closer to the opening or tuck it under the hearth edge. We check where the flooring stops and whether the hearth still covers the protected area. If the edge needs changing, we say whether it is our work or a job for the flooring installer.
Concrete hearths with cracks or broken edges
Cast concrete hearths can crack across their width or break at the front edge. Fine shrinkage cracks are common and often stable. Cracks that open, step or come with a loose edge are a different matter.
We check whether the concrete is sound around the crack and whether it is moving. Broken edges can often be rebuilt with a repair material suited to the location. A slab that has cracked through and dropped may need a section replaced, and the estimate explains which route fits.
Our family team and your hearth
Our team is family-owned and locally owned. Whoever inspects your hearth also explains the findings and answers questions about the estimate, including the matching options and the order of the work.
Hearth repair involves visible choices about finish and edge, as well as the hidden work beneath. You should be able to talk through both with the people doing the job. If a question needs a manual or a product sheet, we look it up and come back to you. The same people then carry out the work you approve.
What a hearth repair estimate lists
- Grout and mortar joints checked
- Combustible material under the hearth checked
- Optional sealing on its own line
- Written record listing hearth materials
Hearth repair in Pembroke Pines, your questions
What materials can a repaired hearth be finished in?
Noncombustible ones such as brick, stone, slate, concrete or tile, on a base suited to the fireplace. A factory-built unit's manual may add requirements for the layers beneath and for a clearly visible edge. Within those rules, the look is your choice.
Why do you tap on the hearth tiles during the visit?
A tile that is firmly stuck down sounds dull and solid, while one that has lost its bond sounds hollow. Hollow tiles are the next to crack or lift. Tapping the whole hearth shows how far the problem reaches before we price anything.
How does the inspection discount work for hearth repairs?
Save 10% on the hearth lines you approve, provided you book them within 72 hours of your free inspection. The hours run from your own inspection visit rather than from your call. If you decide later, the estimate keeps its written price.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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