Fireplace repair around Inglis, FL

Cracked hearth, sagging lintel or panels that need replacing, all fixed in Inglis after the free look.

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Smoke rolling out over the mantel

Light a fire and watch smoke curl out of the opening and up the wall? There's a reason behind it. The damper may not open fully, the smoke chamber may be rough or damaged, the opening may be too big for the flue, or the house may be pulling air in through the fireplace because exhaust fans are running.

Testing each cause in turn, from the simplest up, shows which one it is. Some fixes are quick, like adjusting the damper; others take more, like reshaping the smoke chamber. Talk to our fireplace specialists about the smoke problem in Inglis by dialing (352) 675-6366.

We cover Inglis along with the rest of our Levy County area. In 2020, the Census Bureau counted 1,476 people living in Inglis.

What's Included

Firebox, damper, hearth and panels

Short hearths extended to the building code
Listed doors fitted to factory-built units
Ash dumps and clean-outs freed or replaced
Stained facing cleaned once the cause is fixed

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Local Conditions

A fireplace close to the coast in Inglis

Near the coast, some salt can ride in on the air a fireplace in Inglis draws. It's lighter than on the shore, but damper plates and door hinges can show it as early rust. Our specialists check those parts on every visit and treat early rust before it seizes the damper or pits through the plate.

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 Inglis

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

Clearances around the opening are measured, so new mantels and trim stay safe.

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 Inglis.
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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Firebrick and the mortar that holds it

Ordinary brick and mortar aren't made for the inside of a firebox. The lining calls for firebrick, and the Florida Building Code names the standards it has to meet, ASTM C27 or C1261, plus a refractory mortar of medium-duty grade under ASTM C199.

The code also caps the joints at a quarter of an inch, because the mortar is the weak point in a lining and thin joints give the heat less to work on.

Patches made with bagged masonry mortar crumble within a season or two for exactly that reason. Our pros repair fireboxes with the refractory materials the code names, and keep every joint tight.

Molded panels inside a metal firebox

Instead of firebrick, a factory-built firebox is lined with molded refractory panels. Those panels crack over time, and the maker's manual sets which cracks are acceptable, sometimes by width, and which mean the panel must be replaced.

The model on the rating plate leads to the right manual, the cracks are measured against it, and the maker's replacement panels are ordered when they're needed.

Panels from another brand, or patches made with the wrong compound, can break the unit's listing and won't fit the way the originals do. The part numbers and prices are on the quote before anything is ordered, so you know what's coming.

Doors on factory-built fireplaces

Glass doors change how a fireplace breathes and how hot its parts get. The Florida Building Code allows gasketed doors on a factory-built fireplace only when the fireplace is listed for them.

Only the doors the maker lists for your model, found from the rating plate, go on. On masonry fireplaces, doors are chosen to fit the opening and seal against it.

Cracked door glass is replaced with the maker's heat-rated glass, since ordinary window glass can shatter under fire heat. Door options and prices are laid out on the quote, with the listing noted where it applies.

Free Inspection

Free fireplace inspection, firebox up

Hearth cracks, settling and the support beneath it
Ash dump door and the clean-out at the base
Rating plate and model on a factory-built fireplace
Draft through the fireplace with exhaust fans on and off

Claim 10% off your first service

Your first fireplace repair with our family business is 10% off.

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FAQs

Worth fixing, or time to replace?

Can you repair my fireplace in Inglis?

Yes. The firebox, damper, hearth and smoke chamber get a free look from our pros in Inglis before any repair is priced. Describe what the fireplace is doing, like smoking or cracking, and they'll come prepared.

Can you add doors to my fireplace?

On a masonry fireplace, doors are fitted to the opening. On a factory-built unit, only doors listed for that model can be used. Our specialists check the rating plate first.

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