Your fireplace working right again in Island Grove

A damper that won't budge? Get it freed, fixed or replaced in Island Grove, after your free inspection.

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A sagging steel lintel over the opening

Does the brick above the fireplace opening dip in the middle, or is there a crack running across it? The masonry above the opening rests on a steel lintel, and when that steel rusts or sags, the brick above it cracks and can loosen.

The lintel's condition and its bearing at each end decide the repair. Light rust can be cleaned and treated; a sagging or badly rusted lintel is replaced, with the brick above supported while the work is done. It's a job to get done soon, and you'll see the plan and price written out. Speak with our specialists about the lintel in Island Grove by calling (352) 675-6366.

Our Alachua County coverage includes Island Grove. Island Grove lies inland from the Gulf and Atlantic coasts.

What's Included

Fireplace repairs our pros make in Island Grove

Stuck dampers freed or replaced
Smoke chambers smoothed with refractory parging
Ash dumps and clean-outs freed or replaced
Warranty on firebox, damper and hearth work in Island Grove

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Local Conditions

An idle damper rusting shut

Long stretches without a fire can leave a damper in Island Grove rusted in place, open or shut, and damp air in the flue speeds that along. Our pros free and clean stuck dampers before the first fire of the season, and replace plates that have rusted through, so the damper works when you want it. A working damper also keeps conditioned air in the house between fires.

Our Process

What fireplace repair day in Island Grove involves

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

We find the cause before the fix

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

Firebox repairs use refractory brick and mortar made for that heat, as the building code calls for.

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 Island Grove.
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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Where a masonry fireplace damper sits

A masonry fireplace damper needs the correct position, material and operating arrangement. The fireplace's construction and fuel determine what replacement is suitable. Our pros check the plate, frame and control before choosing a repair, including whether a closable damper is permitted.

The inspection also considers whether the control moves the plate through its intended travel. A plate that binds, fails to open or no longer suits the appliance needs assessment before the fireplace is used.

Repair may involve the throat damper, its frame or its control. A top-sealing replacement is considered only for a compatible fireplace and fuel; it must not close a vent that an appliance requires to remain open. The suitable options are explained in the estimate.

Is the hearth big enough?

A hearth that's too small lets sparks land on the floor. For most openings, the Florida Building Code wants the noncombustible extension to reach 16 inches out and 8 inches to either side; openings of 6 square feet or larger need 20 inches out and 12 to each side.

The hearth extension also needs the construction and thickness required for that fireplace design. A raised firebox can change the applicable detail. Our pros consider the assembly beneath the finish before treating replacement tile as the complete repair.

Your hearth gets measured against those numbers. A short hearth can be lengthened or widened with matching noncombustible material, and each option comes with its price.

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.

Free Inspection

The free fireplace check, hearth to damper

Firebrick and mortar joints across the back, sides and floor
Refractory panels on a factory-built unit, checked against the manual
How the damper works, from the plate and frame to the handle
Clearance from the opening to mantel and trim

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Fix the fireplace in Island Grove; a first repair you book today is 10% off.

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FAQs

Smoke, cracks and doors, answered

How close can my mantel be to the opening?

The opening, trim position and mantel projection need checking against the fireplace's applicable requirements. Ask for that assessment before replacing the surround or moving combustible trim closer.

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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