Cracked firebrick, loose hearth stones, stuck dampers and drafty openings fixed so the fireplace is safe, tidy and a pleasure to use.
The fireplace is the part of the system everyone sees, and it ages in plain view. Firebricks crack, mortar joints open, the hearth shifts, the damper sticks and the opening picks up stains. Most of these problems start small and get worse with each fire, and some of them, like gaps in the firebox, are safety issues as well as cosmetic ones.
We repair fireplaces from the damper down. We inspect the firebox, the throat, the smoke shelf and the hearth, explain what we find and fix it with materials made for heat. If the fireplace needs more than repair, such as a full rebuild of the firebox or a new liner, we tell you honestly and walk you through the options.
Cracked firebricks and open joints let heat reach the framing behind. We replace damaged bricks and refill joints with refractory mortar made for the high temperatures of a firebox.
A hearth that has shifted or cracked is a trip and fire hazard. We reset or replace stones and repair the surrounding masonry.
A stuck or warped damper or a rusted throat makes smoke spill and wastes energy. We free it, repair it or replace it.
Ordinary mortar breaks down in a fire. Refractory materials are made for the heat of a firebox and keep the repair lasting.
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BeforeAfterDamper to hearth.
Built for fire.
Honest scope.
Gaps closed.
Clean joints and surfaces.
See what we see.
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.
A few hairline cracks are common. Wide cracks and missing bricks can let heat reach the wall behind, so they should be repaired.
Yes, after the materials have cured. We tell you how long.
It is a heat-resistant mortar used inside the firebox.
Yes. See our page on prefabricated fireplace and chase repair.
Many are done in a day, plus curing time.
Firebox Repair and RebuildingA damaged firebox is repaired or fully rebuilt with fresh firebrick and refractory mortar, so heat stays where…Explore 
Damper Repair and ReplacementStuck, warped or rusted dampers repaired or replaced, so the flue closes tightly and opens fully when you…Explore 
Hearth and Mantel RepairCracked hearth slabs, loose tile, wobbly mantels and failing surrounds are repaired so the fireplace is safe and…Explore 
Chimney InspectionsA careful look at the flue, firebox, crown, cap and masonry, with photos and a plain-language report on…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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