Andrews fireplace repairs, firebox to hearth

Heat-rated mortar, matched firebrick and maker's parts. Fireplace repair in Andrews that gets a free inspection first.

Family owned and run
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Locally owned and operated

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Selling the house? Start with the fireplace

Selling soon? A cracked firebox, a rusted damper or a crumbling hearth will show up on the buyer's inspection and raise questions you'd rather answer ahead of time.

Find out first which items a buyer's inspector may flag, with each repair priced, so you can decide before listing. The work comes with our workmanship warranty and paperwork showing what was done, which you can hand to the buyer. It's one less item to negotiate over, and a clean, working fireplace is a selling point in its own right. Ask for a pre-listing fireplace check in Andrews by calling (352) 675-6366.

We cover Andrews along with the rest of our Levy County area. In 2020, the Census Bureau counted 837 people living in Andrews.

What's Included

Firebox, damper, hearth and panels

Molded panels replaced with the maker's parts
Cracked hearths repaired and reset
Short hearths extended to the building code
Grates matched to the firebox size

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Local Conditions

Electric inserts in an old firebox

Thinking of setting an electric insert into an old masonry firebox in Andrews? The firebox and damper still matter, since an open damper lets conditioned air escape up the flue around the insert. Our specialists check that the damper seals, or that the flue is closed off, and that the insert has the outlet and clearances its manual calls for.

Our Process

Hearth first, damper next

Identify the fireplace

First we find out if it's masonry or factory-built and read any rating plate.
Find the cause

Firebox, damper, hearth and smoke chamber are checked, and smoke problems are tested.
Materials matched to the fireplace

Refractory brick and mortar for masonry, the maker's listed parts for factory-built units.
Clean up and explain curing

The room is cleaned, and you get the waiting time before the first small fire.

Why Choose Us

Fireplace repairs done right in Andrews

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

Local, family-run fireplace pros who explain each repair in everyday terms.

100% satisfaction, guaranteedIf the fireplace still smokes or the repair doesn't hold, we come back. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
No hidden fees, all upfrontParts and materials are on the written price, with no hidden fees for fireplace repair in Andrews.
Same-day service is availableA stuck damper, or a fireplace needed before guests arrive, can get a same-day visit when there's room.

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When the whole firebox needs rebuilding

Patching has limits. When the firebrick is cracked and loose across the back and sides, the joints are open throughout, and pieces fall with every fire, relining the whole firebox is the lasting fix.

The old lining comes out down to the masonry behind it, that masonry is checked for damage, and new firebrick is laid in medium-duty refractory mortar with thin, tight joints. The firebox keeps its shape, or is adjusted where the old one was badly proportioned.

It's priced next to a patch job so you can compare, and the curing time is on the quote before work starts.

Letting refractory repairs cure

Refractory mortar and firebox repairs need time before they face fire. Heating fresh work too soon can crack the new joints and pop pieces loose from the lining.

The wait depends on the maker's instructions for the materials used, and you'll know it before the work is done. After that, the first fires should be small and short, letting the new work dry out gradually before the fireplace sees a full load of wood.

It's a short wait for a repair that will then last through many seasons. The timing is on your quote so you can plan around it. Small first fires cost nothing.

Fireplace odors between fires

Odor from an unlit fireplace comes from soot and deposit in the firebox, smoke chamber and flue. Damp air makes it stronger, and a house pulling air in through the fireplace carries it into the room.

The fix starts in the firebox and smoke chamber, with a cleaning and a damper seal check, and a flue sweep follows if deposit has built up. A damper that seals tight, or a sealing damper at the flue top, keeps the smell out between fires.

If water is getting in, that's found and priced too, since damp masonry holds odor longer than dry.

Free Inspection

Free fireplace inspection, firebox up

Firebrick and mortar joints across the back, sides and floor
Condition of the lintel and its bearing above the opening
Rating plate and model on a factory-built fireplace
Signs of water, from rust to wet ash

Claim 10% off your first service

Fireplace back in working order in Andrews? Book your first repair today for 10% off.

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FAQs

Worth fixing, or time to replace?

Can you stop smoke coming out of the opening?

The damper may not open fully, the smoke chamber may be rough, the opening may be too big for the flue, or the house may be pulling air in. Our pros test each and tell you which it is.

Is a gas fireplace something you fix too?

Yes. Our gas fireplace specialists handle lighting, flame and control problems, and they can come on the same visit as any work on the fireplace itself.

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