Fireplace repair in Valrico

Combustion air for the fireplace

A fire needs a steady supply of air. Code section R1006.1 calls for an exterior air supply unless the room is mechanically ventilated so indoor pressure stays neutral or positive, and R1006.2 asks for the intake to be covered with corrosion-resistant quarter-inch mesh.

Where an outside air kit exists, its damper can stick and its screen can clog with lint and leaves. On factory-built fireplaces the air duct must be a listed part of the unit (R1006.1.1). Our specialists clear, repair or replace the parts that belong to your system.

Cleaning first, then the repair

Soot and residue can hide cracks in firebrick, rust on the damper and gaps in the smoke chamber. On some visits the fireplace needs cleaning before the repair can be judged properly.

Cleaning and repair are separate jobs with separate prices, and our pros tell you which comes first. A chimney sweep does not mend broken parts, and fresh mortar bonds poorly over heavy buildup, so the order matters.

Bringing back a fireplace nobody has used

A fireplace left cold for years collects surprises, including nests and debris on the smoke shelf, a damper rusted in place, dry mortar and loose brick. Very little of that shows from the living room.

Our pros go through the firebox, damper, smoke chamber and hearth before the first fire, and arrange chimney animal removal when something has moved in. You get a written list of what is ready and what needs work.

What your fireplace repair estimate lists

A useful estimate names each part of the fireplace, what was found and what the repair involves, so you can compare it with any other quote. Ours covers the pieces below when they apply.

• The firebox lining and its joints
• The damper, handle and linkage
• The lintel and the brick above it
• The hearth and its extension
• Doors, screens and the grate
• Curing and first-use steps