Fireplace restoration by local pros in East Lake-Orient Park
Old fireplace restoration in East Lake-Orient Park with gentle cleaning first and no hidden fees.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
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The Craft Behind a Restored Fireplace
Old fireplaces get the patience we would want for our own.
Cleaning soot from brick
Brick cleaning starts small. The Brick Industry Association's guidance on cleaning brickwork (Technical Note 20) calls for trying a method on a small, hidden area and letting it dry before judging the result, then choosing the gentlest method that works.
Our pros pre-wet the brick so the cleaner stays on the surface, keep it wet while they work and rinse thoroughly. Scrubbing harder or reaching for a stronger product is a last step, never the first.
Mortar that suits the old brick
New mortar in an old wall should give way before the brick does. The National Park Service's repointing guidance (Preservation Brief 2) calls for repointing mortar that is softer than the brick and no harder than the original mortar.
A modern high-strength mix can look fine at first and then crack the edges of older brick as the wall moves. Our pros match the mortar to the brick in front of them, which matters as much as matching the color.
Doors and screens for a restored opening
New glass doors or a new screen often finish a restored opening. Accessories for masonry fireplaces are installed to their listing and the maker's instructions (R1001.13, UL 907), and factory-built units take a gasketed door only when listed for it (R1004.5).
Our specialists measure the opening, suggest doors or screens that suit both the fireplace and its original style, and fit them to the maker's instructions.
Restoring a factory-built fireplace
Code section R1004.1 requires a factory-built fireplace, a listed metal unit, to stay within its listing. Restoring one means working from the maker's manual and parts list, including refractory panels, screens, doors and the grate.
Our specialists find the rating plate, confirm the model and fit listed parts only. If the parts are no longer made, we explain your options plainly before recommending anything.
On any service we offer
Bring the old fireplace back at 10% off, booked within 72 hours of the visit.
What's Included
Looked At Before We Plan a Restoration
- Smoke chamber surface above the damper
- Decorative tile on the surround and hearth
- Cast iron fronts, grates and ash doors
- Painted brick and the date of the house
Our Services
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Phone (833) 435-4697 to have your fireplace in East Lake-Orient Park looked over at no charge.
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