Your fireplace working right again in Orange Heights

Firebox, damper, hearth and smoke problems repaired by family-run pros in Orange Heights, and a free inspection comes first.

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Loose bricks at the back of the firebox

Shine a light into the fireplace and see gaps in the mortar at the back wall, or bricks that wobble when you touch them? The firebox lining takes the full heat of every fire, and its mortar joints wear out over the years. Once they open, heat can reach the masonry behind the lining, which isn't built to take it.

Our pros rake out the failed joints, reset loose brick in refractory mortar made for that heat, and replace brick that's cracked through. The fireplace stays cold until the repair cures. You'll see the price on the quote ahead of the work. Talk to one of our local pros about firebox repair in Orange Heights: (352) 675-6366.

Homes in Orange Heights are part of the Alachua County ground our pros cover. Orange Heights is an inland service location, separate from the sea coast.

What's Included

Fireplace repairs our pros make in Orange Heights

Open firebox joints repacked with refractory mortar
Broken firebrick cut out and replaced
Short hearths extended to the building code
Grates matched to the firebox size

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Local Conditions

An idle damper rusting shut

Long stretches without a fire can leave a damper in Orange Heights 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 Orange Heights 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

Curing times for repairs in Orange Heights are written on the quote before the work starts.

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 Orange Heights.
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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Outside air for a tight house

A fire needs air, and a tight house with exhaust fans running can starve it and pull smoke into the room. Outside combustion air is what the Florida Building Code asks for, except in rooms kept at neutral or positive pressure by mechanical ventilation.

If an outside-air intake is part of the fireplace, its location, screen and duct need to suit the applicable assembly. A damaged or blocked intake should be assessed against those requirements before replacement.

A test fire with fans running and doors closed shows whether the house is the cause, and if it is, you'll hear the options, from an outside air kit to cracking a nearby window when the fire is lit.

Sizing the grate to your firebox

Where the fire sits depends on the grate. One that's too big or too tall for the firebox pushes the fire forward and up, toward the opening, where smoke escapes into the room and heat reaches the front of the hearth.

Factory-built fireplace manuals may name the grate or its size, and some forbid burning without the maker's grate.

Your grate gets compared with the firebox and the manual, and where it doesn't fit, you'll hear what would. Andirons and fire tools are checked for size too. It's a simple change that can clear up a surprising amount of smoke, and it costs little next to a repair.

Gas log sets in a wood fireplace

Some wood fireplaces have had a vented gas log set added, a decorative gas appliance sitting in the firebox. Vented sets carry an ANSI Z21.60 listing, and their instructions call for the damper to stay open whenever the set is installed, using a clamp or stop.

If the damper swings shut while the logs are burning, the exhaust has nowhere to go but the room. Our pros check that the clamp is there and holding whenever they service a fireplace with a log set.

Problems with the gas side itself, from lighting to flame, go to our gas fireplace specialists, who can come on the same visit.

Free Inspection

The free fireplace check, hearth to damper

Hearth extension size measured against the building code
Ash dump door and the clean-out at the base
Draft through the fireplace with exhaust fans on and off
Log set damper clamp where a gas log set is fitted

Claim 10% off your first service

Firebrick, damper or doors, claim 10% off your first repair by booking.

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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.

Who stands behind a fireplace repair?

We do. Our workmanship warranty covers the repair, the quote lists the materials and parts used, and factory parts also carry the maker's own warranty under its terms. Book a free fireplace inspection in Orange Heights at (352) 675-6366.

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