Fireplace Hearth Repair in St. Augustine, FL
A solid hearth in front of the fire that protects the floor.
- Family run
- Locally owned
- Licensed and insured
- Same-day service
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Short version
Hearth repair fixes the non-combustible floor in front of and inside a fireplace. Our mason repairs cracked hearth slabs, resets loose hearth tile, closes gaps at the firebox, and rebuilds a hearth extension that is damaged or too small for the fireplace opening.
Inspect First, Then Save 10%
Free hearth inspection. Book the repair within 72 hours and 10% comes off.
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.
Hearth and Hearth Extension
The inner hearth is the floor of the firebox. The hearth extension is the non-combustible area in front of the opening that protects the floor from sparks and embers. Florida Building Code, Residential, Sections R1001.9 and R1001.10 set how thick and how large it must be for a masonry fireplace.
Hearth extension repair is needed when the slab has cracked through, settled, or was built too small for the opening.
Cracked Hearth Repair and Tile
Cracked hearth repair on a sound slab means cleaning out the crack and filling it with a compatible material. Fireplace hearth repair where the slab has broken or settled means taking up the surface and rebuilding the base. Hearth tile repair and fireplace tile repair reset loose or broken tiles on a sound bed, in heat-rated setting materials where the tile sits close to the firebox.
Fireplace hearth replacement is the cleaner route when several tiles have failed and the bed underneath is loose.
Gaps at the Firebox
A gap between the inner hearth and the hearth extension, or between the hearth and the firebox wall, is a path for embers into the floor framing. Closing it with refractory mortar is a small job and one of the first things we check.
What We Check For
- Crack across the hearth
- Settlement or a thin slab. Filled if sound, rebuilt if loose.
- Loose tiles
- The bed has let go. Tiles are reset on a sound base.
- Gap at the firebox edge
- An ember path. Sealed with refractory mortar.
Parts and Materials We Use
- Hearth stone, brick or tile
- Matched to the existing finish where possible.
- Heat-rated setting materials
- Used near the firebox opening.
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 tile be painted?
Fireplace tile on the surround can be painted with a heat-rated paint made for the purpose, after cleaning and priming. Tile on the hearth floor and inside the firebox should not be painted, since foot traffic and direct heat make paint peel. Loose or cracked tiles are better reset or replaced before any finish goes on.
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.
- 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.
- Fireplace RestorationAn unused old fireplace brought back into use.
- Electric Fireplace RepairNo heat, a dead flame effect or a failed remote, sorted.
Signs This Work Is Due
The hearth in front of the fireplace catches sparks and rolling embers and protects the floor. Cracked slabs, loose tiles and gaps where the hearth meets the firebox all weaken that protection. We repair or replace the hearth and its extension so it stays solid and sealed.
- Cracks across the hearth
- Loose or broken hearth tiles
- A gap between the hearth and the firebox
- A hearth that looks too short for the opening
What Sets the Price
- Surface material
- Stone and custom tile take longer to match.
- Base condition
- A loose base means rebuilding.
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) 943-7482Make the Hearth Solid Again
The hearth, its extension and the gaps at the firebox, checked at no charge.