A damaged firebox is repaired or fully rebuilt with fresh firebrick and refractory mortar, so heat stays where it belongs.
The firebox takes the heat. Over years of fires the firebrick cracks, the mortar erodes and the back wall can start to separate. Gaps in the firebox can let heat and sparks reach the structure behind it, which is why this repair matters for safety as well as looks.
We inspect the firebox, damper and smoke chamber and then repair what we find. Minor damage can be repaired with new firebrick and refractory mortar. When the firebox is badly worn, a complete rebuild gives you a fresh, tight chamber and a fireplace that looks new. We also take the chance to check the damper and the throat while everything is open.
Cracked or missing bricks, open joints, a wall that is bulging or sagging and daylight or darkness visible through gaps are all signs of trouble.
A few cracked bricks can be replaced. Widespread damage or a failing back wall is better fixed by rebuilding the whole firebox.
Only high-temperature mortar and firebrick belong in a firebox. Standard brick and mortar will fail quickly in the heat.
We lay firebrick in the traditional pattern for your fireplace and keep joints tight and thin, which is what makes a firebox last.
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BeforeAfterProper firebrick and mortar.
The right scale of work.
Heat stays in the firebox.
While it is open.
Lasts longer.
See the difference.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Project situationUnused FireplacesA fireplace that sat cold for years can heat the home again. Here are the steps and the…Learn more 
Project situationOlder and Historic HomesOlder chimneys have soft brick, old mortar and no liner. They need a gentler approach and the right…Learn more 
Project situationFirst Fire of the SeasonThe first cold night is not the time to find out your chimney needs work. Here is how…Learn more Pick what you see or smell to learn what it may mean and how urgent it is.
You tell us about the chimney, fireplace or stove and what you have noticed, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We look closely at the chimney, inside and out, ask how you use it and take photos of anything of note.
We explain what is urgent, what can wait and what is optional, and give you a written scope and options.
We lay drop cloths, seal the firebox and protect the roof and landscaping before any work begins.
We sweep, repair or install with the right tools and materials, checking our work as we go.
We clean up, show you what we did, share tips and set a reminder for your next visit.
Gaps, missing bricks and a bulging back wall are signs. An inspection confirms it.
No. Firebrick and refractory mortar are made for the heat.
Usually a day or two plus curing time.
A rebuilt firebox looks fresh. We can keep the original layout or update it.
Wait until the mortar cures. We tell you how long.
Fireplace RepairCracked firebrick, loose hearth stones, stuck dampers and drafty openings fixed so the fireplace is safe, tidy and…Explore 
Chimney Fire Damage RepairAfter a chimney fire, a full inspection and the repairs that make the system safe again, from cracked…Explore 
Damper Repair and ReplacementStuck, warped or rusted dampers repaired or replaced, so the flue closes tightly and opens fully when you…Explore 
Fireplace Remodel and RefacingA dated fireplace becomes a focal point again with natural stone, brick or tile and a custom mantel…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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