Fireplace restoration by local pros in Forest Hills
Old fireplace restoration in Forest Hills 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
Restoration booked within 72 hours of the free inspection is 10% off. Here is how our specialists approach the work.
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.
Removing failed patches
Hard gray cement over soft old brick, caulk in firebox joints and painted-over soot are signs of quick fixes. Some of those patches trap moisture, and hard cement can crack the softer brick around it.
Our specialists remove failed patches carefully, by hand where the brick is fragile, and redo the joint or the surface with suitable materials. Anything that comes out is shown to you and explained.
Replacing damaged face brick
A face brick that has cracked through, crumbled or broken at the corner can be cut out and replaced without disturbing its neighbors. The hard part is finding a brick that matches in size, color and texture.
Our specialists look for the closest match available and, where possible, take replacement brick from less visible spots. They show you the match before setting it, so there are no surprises on the face.
Curing new mortar before a full fire
Refractory mortar and other fireplace materials set on their own schedule, often with a few small warm-up fires before a full one. The product maker's instructions decide it, and they vary.
Our pros leave the curing steps in writing for the materials used in your fireplace. Following them protects the restoration you have just paid for, and a full fire too soon can crack joints that looked finished the day before.
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
- Efflorescence and the water behind it
- Damper plate, frame and linkage
- Steel lintel and the brick it carries
- Glass doors and screens for the opening
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A Free Look Before Any Restoration
Phone (833) 435-4697 to have your fireplace in Forest Hills looked over at no charge.
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