Fireplace restoration by local pros in Palm River-Clair Mel
Clean brick, matched mortar, a sound firebox and a damper that moves. Your inspection is free.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
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Fireplace
The Craft Behind a Restored Fireplace
Old fireplaces get the patience we would want for our own.
Deciding what original material stays
Old brick, stone and tile that are still sound are worth keeping, even when they look tired. Cleaning and repointing often bring them back, and new material never quite matches the old.
Our specialists mark what stays, what gets repaired and what has to be replaced, and they explain the reason for each. Replacement is saved for material that has cracked through, crumbled or come loose.
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.
Original trim and today's clearances
Wood trim and shelves on older fireplaces were not always placed with today's clearances in mind. Under the exceptions to code section R1001.11, combustible trim stays at least 6 inches from the opening, and where it sits within 12 inches, it can stick out no more than 1/8 inch for each inch it is from the opening.
Our pros measure the trim around your fireplace as part of the restoration inspection and explain what the clearances allow before any fires are planned.
Cast iron fronts, grates and ash doors
Many older fireplaces carry iron pieces, including decorative fronts, grates, ash dump covers and cleanout doors. Rust, broken hinges and missing covers are common once a fireplace has sat unused.
Our pros clean and restore iron parts that are still sound, repair hinges and latches, and replace pieces that have rusted through. Where a part is decorative and original, keeping it is the first choice.
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
- Smoke chamber surface above the damper
- Clearance to wood trim and shelves
- Glass doors and screens for the opening
Our Services
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A Free Look Before Any Restoration
Phone (833) 435-4697 to have your fireplace in Palm River-Clair Mel looked over at no charge.
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