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Fireplace giving you trouble? Local Gainesville pros fix it

Cracked firebrick, sticking dampers and smoky fires fixed by our locally owned pros after a free look.

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What's Included

Fireplace repair service for the parts you use

Which part of your fireplace is acting up? Cracked firebrick, a damper that won't budge, a loose hearth or smoke that won't head up the flue each has its own fix, and our local, family-run pros work out which one you need during a free visit. Masonry fireplaces and factory-built units both get repaired with materials and parts that suit them.

  • Firebrick and refractory mortar for masonry fireplace repair
  • Wood burning fireplace repair for dampers and fireboxes
  • Wood fireplace repair on factory-built units with listed parts
  • Hearths reset and cracked hearth surfaces replaced
  • Smoke problems tracked down and put right
  • Fireplace fix for a damper that sticks or won't seal
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Photos

A look at fireplace repair work

A gloved hand scrubs soot and rust off a cast-iron damper frame inside a fireplace with a wire brush.
A worker kneels at an orange-red brick fireplace with repair tools laid out on a drop cloth.
A gloved hand packs fresh mortar into eroded joints of a sooty firebox back wall.

How It Works

What a fireplace repair visit involves

  1. Tell us how it misbehaves

    Smoke, noise, a stuck damper or crumbling brick, whatever you've seen helps our pro look in the right place.

  2. Check firebox, damper, hearth

    Firebrick joints or panels, the damper's movement and seal, and the hearth extension are checked against the code or listing.

  3. Swap in parts that belong

    Firebrick relaid in refractory mortar, the maker's panels in factory-built units, a damper freed or replaced, a hearth reset.

  4. Test it with you

    Our pro works the damper, checks the draft with a small smoke test and walks you through the repair.

Repair Options

Match the fix to the fireplace you have

Masonry or factory-built decides the materials, and the symptom decides the repair.

WhenWhat we doWe check
WhenCracked or missing firebrickWhat we doReplace bricks in refractory mortarWe checkJoint width and the brick type the code names
WhenSplit back panels in a factory-built unitWhat we doThe maker's listed replacement panelsWe checkThe unit's label and model number
WhenPlate that won't budge or won't sealWhat we doFree it, repair it or replace itWe checkRust from rain coming down the flue
WhenSmoke rolling into the roomWhat we doFind the cause, then repair itWe checkDamper, flue size, air supply and smoke chamber
WhenA loose or cracked hearthWhat we doReset or replace the hearth surfaceWe checkHearth extension size in front of the opening

Parts and Materials

Firebrick, mortar and listed parts

Firebrick
Refractory brick to ASTM C27 or C1261, the kinds FBC R1001.5 names for lining a masonry firebox.
Refractory mortar
Medium-duty refractory mortar to ASTM C199, laid in joints no wider than 1/4 inch as the code sets.
The maker's listed parts
Refractory panels, grates and dampers made for your factory-built unit, which R1004.1 keeps to its listing.
Hearth surface
Noncombustible brick, stone or tile over the hearth extension, big enough for the opening per R1001.10.

Estimate Factors

What makes one fireplace repair bigger than another

  1. Brick fireplace or metal unit

    Masonry repairs are priced by the work, while factory-built repairs hinge on the maker's parts.

  2. How much firebrick

    A few cracked bricks cost less than relining the whole firebox.

  3. Parts for older units

    Older factory-built models may need parts ordered or matched, which can add time.

  4. What's behind the symptom

    Smoke trouble can trace to several parts, and more than one may need work.

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Free Inspection

What we check on your fireplace service visit

  • Firebrick and joints on every wall of the firebox
  • Refractory panels in factory-built units
  • Damper operation, seal and rust
  • Smoke chamber and throat above the damper
  • The hearth and the noncombustible floor out front
  • Combustible trim clearances around the opening
  • Smoke staining on the fireplace face

Why Choose Us

A fireplace repair company that knows both kinds

  • Locally owned and run
  • A family-run company
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
  • Your inspection is free
  • Same-day visits available
  • Arrange a visit, take 10% off

Fireplace repair starts with knowing what kind you have. Masonry fireplaces get firebrick and refractory mortar to FBC R1001, while factory-built units get the maker's listed parts, since a substitute can void the listing. You'll see the price in writing first, and the job isn't done until you sign off on it. Tell our pros what your fireplace is doing at (352) 675-6366.

  • Same-day service is availableOn some days we can come the same day, handy for a damper stuck open.
  • Your price, upfrontEach fix gets an upfront price, so you know the cost before a brick moves.
  • 100% satisfaction, guaranteedFireplace repairs come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee from our family business.
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In Your Area

Fireplace repairs across our five counties

From Jonesville to Lake Butler, our pros repair both kinds of fireplace across all five of our counties.

Factory-built units take the maker's own parts, which is why the model number on the label speeds things up. If you can find it before we arrive, note it down for us, and our pros can check parts availability during that first look. Masonry fireplaces are simpler on that front, since firebrick and refractory mortar are standard materials, and small repairs can be finished right then.

FAQs

Ask about fireplace maintenance and repair

How quickly can you repair my fireplace?

Simple fixes like a few firebrick or a sticky damper can wrap up in a single visit if the materials are in hand. Parts for factory-built units may need ordering, and we'll give you the date.

Do I get a price before any brick is touched?

You do. Each repair comes with a written price after the free inspection, and nothing starts until you approve it.

Do you repair fireplaces in Jonesville and Arredondo?

Yes. Jonesville and Arredondo are Alachua County communities, both close to Gainesville. Book the free visit at (352) 675-6366.

Is repairing a factory-built fireplace different from a masonry one?

Yes. A masonry firebox is rebuilt with code-grade firebrick and refractory mortar, while metal, factory-built units get their maker's listed parts, since other materials can void its listing.

Should I repair my old fireplace or replace it?

If the firebox, damper and flue are sound, repair makes sense. A metal unit whose firebox has burned out with no parts left, or a masonry box failing throughout, may be better replaced, and our pros price each path for you. Ask for both prices on your free inspection.

Common Problems

Fireplace trouble you may have noticed

  • Mortar dust on the firebox floor

    Joints between the firebrick are eroding. Our pros rake them out and repoint with refractory mortar.

  • A crack across the back panel

    A factory-built unit's refractory panel has failed. It's replaced with the maker's listed panel.

  • The damper won't open or close

    It's rusted, warped or off its track. We free it, repair it or fit a new one.

  • Smoke drifting back into the room

    The fire isn't drawing well. The damper, flue size and air supply get tested to find why.

  • Hearth tiles cracked or loose

    The surface has lifted from its base. It's reset on a solid, noncombustible bed.

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Specialized Services

Fireboxes, hearths, dampers and more

Our Services

Gas, chimney and other fireplace work

Chimney Guides

Guides from our local pros

Chimney Guides

Full service details

The firebox

Your firebox takes the full heat of every fire, so the code is specific about what lines it. In a masonry fireplace that's firebrick of ASTM C27 or C1261 grade (FBC Residential R1001.5), bedded in ASTM C199 refractory mortar, with joints kept thin, a quarter inch at most. When joints wash out or bricks crack and flake, our pros replace them with the same materials.

Metal, factory-built fireplaces play by other rules. Each carries a UL 127 listing, and R1004.1 holds it to that listing, so replacement panels, grates and dampers come from the maker. Our pros read the label and order the part that belongs.

Masonry or factory-built, and how to tell

Not sure which kind you have? A masonry fireplace has a firebox of firebrick set in mortar, built as part of a brick or block chimney. A factory-built unit has a metal box, lined in many models with refractory panels, and a metal chimney pipe, and its label sits inside the firebox or behind the lower grille.

The difference matters for the fix. Brick and mortar repairs follow the code, while a listed unit is repaired only with its maker's parts, and our pros confirm which you have before pricing anything.

If the trouble is a gas unit that won't light or stay lit, our gas fireplace pros handle it, including gas log sets and inserts. Electric fireplaces have their own repair service too. Mention what you have when you call, and the right specialist comes out.

The damper

A damper must operate freely and preserve the venting required for the fireplace and fuel. Rust, a distorted plate or worn linkage can prevent correct operation. Our pros assess the frame and controls before recommending repair or a compatible replacement.

Our pros assess whether cleaning, a repaired control or replacement can restore the damper's intended operation. A damper at the flue top is an option only when the fireplace and fuel permit it; a required permanent vent opening must remain clear.

Hearth size and nearby trim

Out in front of the opening, the floor has to be noncombustible, and R1001.10 sizes that hearth extension by the size of the opening. A factory-built unit's hearth is set by its own listing instead (R1004.2).

Combustible trim and mantels have clearance and projection limits around a masonry fireplace opening. Measure the actual arrangement against the applicable requirements before replacing trim or changing the surround; a decorative change can affect those clearances.

Smoke that won't go up the chimney

A fireplace that smokes can have several causes. The flue may be too small for the opening (R1003.15 ties the two together), the damper might only open partway, the smoke chamber may be rough or cracked, or the room may be short of air. R1006.1 calls for an outside air supply for masonry fireplaces, except in a room whose mechanical ventilation keeps it at neutral or positive pressure.

Our pros test the draft, look at each part and fix the ones at fault, so you're not paying for guesses.

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We'll find what's wrong for free and price the fix before any work. The number is (352) 675-6366.

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