Fireplace restoration done in stages in Harbour Island
A family-owned team that restores fireplaces for real fires as well as good looks.
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- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
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Fireplace Services
Fireplace Restoration Details That Matter in Harbour Island
Our workmanship warranty stands behind every fireplace we restore in Harbour Island.
Naming the stain before cleaning it
Soot, rust, old sealers, paint, efflorescence and scorch marks each respond to a different treatment. Treating them all the same way can set one stain while removing another.
Our pros sort the stains on your fireplace into those groups and plan the cleaning in the right order. You see which marks should come out fully and which will fade without disappearing, before any cleaner touches the face.
Hearth size in a restored fireplace
Some older hearths were built shorter than today's code allows, and others were cut back when floors were changed. Code section R1001.10 sets the extension at 16 inches in front and 8 inches at each side, or 20 and 12 inches for larger openings.
A restored fireplace that will burn wood should have a hearth that protects the floor. Our specialists measure yours and explain how an extension can be added in a material that suits the original.
Checking the draft once the work is done
Good looks are only half of a restoration, because the fireplace also has to draw. Once curing allows, our specialists check that the damper opens fully, the smoke rises cleanly and nothing spills at the face.
If the draft is weak, the cause may be the size of the opening compared with the flue, the air supply in the room or the flue itself, and the next step is explained in plain terms.
Nests and debris in a neglected fireplace
Fireplaces left unused for years often collect nests, leaves and fallen debris on the smoke shelf, sometimes enough to block the damper. None of it should be burned out with a fire.
Our pros clear what they can reach and arrange chimney animal removal first when something is still living there. A cap is usually recommended afterward to keep the problem from returning.
On any service we offer
In Harbour Island, any restoration stage booked within 72 hours of the visit is 10% off.
Free Inspection
What Your Free Restoration Inspection Covers
- The masonry behind the firebox lining
- Damper plate, frame and linkage
- Earlier patches and repairs
- Curing steps before the first full fire
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Every restoration comes with a staged, written plan and our workmanship warranty.
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