Local fireplace restoration and repair in Beach Park

Start with how you will use the fireplace

The same fireplace can be restored for occasional fires, for regular use or mainly for its looks, and each goal leads to a different plan. A fireplace that will burn wood needs every part in the path of heat and smoke made sound.

Our specialists begin by asking what you want from the fireplace. The recommendations that follow tie each task to that goal, so you can see why it is on the list.

Why strong acid stays off the brick

Unbuffered muriatic acid is a common shortcut for cleaning brick, and industry guidance warns against it. Mixed too strong or left too long, acid can etch the brick face, eat into the mortar and leave burn marks that are harder to fix than the soot.

Light-colored brick can also react to acidic cleaners with yellow or green stains. Our specialists choose cleaners made for the brick in front of them and test before using them across the face.

Coordinating with the rest of the room

A fireplace restoration often happens alongside new floors, fresh paint or new trim. Doing the fireplace work first keeps dust and mortar off new finishes, and it keeps new floors from covering a short hearth.

Our specialists work out the order with you and any other trades, and the estimate says which tasks are ours and which belong to others. Clear handoffs keep the finished room free of surprises.

What your restoration estimate lists

Each stage of a restoration appears on its own line with its price, so you can approve the plan whole or in parts. Here is what the lines usually cover.

• Cleaning of the face and firebox, with the method
• Repointing, with the mortar type and color
• Firebox relining or rebuilding
• Smoke chamber and damper work
• Hearth, tile and ironwork repairs
• Curing steps before the first full fire