Old fireplace restoration for homes in Ybor City
Each restoration stage is written up for you when it is done.
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- No hidden fees
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Fireplace
Restoring Your Fireplace Stage by Stage
No hidden fees, just the stages, the methods and the prices in writing.
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.
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.
Restoring the lintel over the opening
The steel angle over the opening carries the brick above it, and code section R1001.7 calls for at least 4 inches of bearing at each end. Rust swells the steel, and the growth can crack joints, push brick forward or let the angle sag.
Brick industry guidance (BIA Technical Note 19) recommends room at the ends of a steel lintel for heat expansion. Our specialists clean and coat a lintel with surface rust, and replace one that has lost section, resetting the brick above it.
Taking old paint off fireplace brick
Removing paint from brick is slow, careful work, and it does not always bring back a perfect face, since paint often covers stains or repairs. A test patch shows what lies underneath before the whole face is stripped.
In homes built before 1978, the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting rule requires lead-safe work practices for paid work that disturbs paint. Our pros raise that question at the inspection, and the estimate spells out how that step is handled.
On any service we offer
Free restoration inspection first, then 72 hours to book at 10% off.
What's Included
Looked At Before We Plan a Restoration
- Smoke chamber surface above the damper
- Damper plate, frame and linkage
- Painted brick and the date of the house
- A written price for every stage
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