Fireplace Restoration in St. Augustine, FL
An old fireplace made safe and handsome again, without losing its character.
- Family run
- Locally owned
- Licensed and insured
- Same-day service
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Short version
Fireplace restoration returns an old or neglected fireplace to safe working order while keeping its original look. Our family crew cleans the brick or stone, repairs the firebox, damper and hearth, sweeps and inspects the flue, and explains what the fireplace needs before its first fire.
Inspect First, Then Save 10%
Start with a free inspection. Book the restoration within 72 hours, save 10%.
Why Homeowners Call Us Back
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Family run
The company is run by one family, so the people who price the job are the people who answer for it.
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Upfront, honest pricing
The price is on paper before we start. If something changes, we ask before doing more.
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Workmanship warranty
Our workmanship warranty backs every repair we complete.
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Licensed and insured
Licensed and insured, with an experienced crew on every roof and hearth.
Old Fireplace Restoration, Start to Finish
Old fireplace restoration starts with an inspection, because a fireplace that has sat unused may hide a blocked flue, a rusted damper or cracked firebrick. We sweep the flue, check the liner as far as can be seen, and work out what the fireplace needs to be used again.
Then the work goes from the inside out: the firebox lining, the damper, the hearth, and finally the face of the fireplace.
Brick Fireplace Restoration
Brick fireplace restoration often means cleaning years of soot off the face with methods that do not damage old brick, repointing joints, and replacing a few broken units with matching ones. To restore old fireplace brick that has been painted, we test a small area first, since some paints come off cleanly and some do not.
Fireplace refurbishing can also include a new damper, a new grate and a repaired hearth, so the fireplace works as well as it looks.
Antique Fireplace Restoration
Antique fireplace restoration on older mantels and surrounds focuses on keeping original materials. We repair rather than replace where we can, and match mortar and brick to what is there. NFPA 211 still applies to the working parts, so safety comes before appearance.
What We Check For
- Fireplace unused for years
- Sweep, inspect and repair before the first fire.
- Soot-darkened brick
- Cleaned with methods safe for old brick.
- Painted surround
- A test patch shows whether the paint can come off.
Parts and Materials We Use
- Matching brick or stone
- Reclaimed where possible.
- Gentle masonry cleaners
- Chosen for older surfaces.
Repair or the Bigger Job
Request a Free Inspection in St. Augustine
- No-charge inspection, priced on paper
- Upfront pricing with no hidden fees
- Family owned and run
Request Received
Got it, thank you. Expect a call from the family to book your free inspection.
Questions We Hear Often
Can fireplace stone be painted?
Fireplace stone can be painted with a breathable, heat-rated masonry paint after a thorough cleaning. Paint inside the firebox will burn and peel, so it stays on the surround only. Painting is hard to undo on porous stone, so we suggest a test patch on a hidden area first.
Other Services Worth a Look
- Fireplace Repair and ServiceSmoky rooms, poor draw and worn firebox parts repaired.
- Firebox RepairSplit firebrick and open joints inside the firebox repaired.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairLoose hearth tile, cracked slabs and undersized extensions.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementDampers that stick, rattle or let warm air in, put right.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairFactory-built fireplaces and their metal flue pipe repaired.
- Electric Fireplace RepairNo heat, a dead flame effect or a failed remote, sorted.
Signs This Work Is Due
Many older houses have a fireplace that has not been lit in years, or one that was painted over and forgotten. Restoration brings it back: cleaning the brick or stone, repairing the firebox, damper and hearth, and checking the chimney so it can be used again, while keeping the original look.
- A fireplace that has not been used in years
- Soot-stained or painted brick or stone
- Missing or broken firebox parts
- An old house you want to bring back to use
What Sets the Price
- Condition of the working parts
- Firebox and damper work add scope.
- Cleaning or paint removal
- Painted brick takes longer.
Proudly American
Owned and run by one St. Augustine family. Our experienced crew puts every estimate on paper and backs its repairs with a workmanship warranty.
Call Now (904) 943-7482Bring the Old Fireplace Back
Learn what your old fireplace needs before its first fire, with a free inspection.