Repairs for wood fireplaces in Starke, FL

Masonry or factory-built, our specialists repair the fireplace you actually use. Free inspection for homes in Starke.

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When a fireplace repair needs a second look

Worried a repair won't hold through a season of fires? Every fireplace repair our pros make comes with our workmanship warranty, and the job isn't finished until you're happy with how the fireplace works.

On your quote you'll find the materials used, from the refractory mortar to the maker's parts on a factory-built unit, so there's no question later about what was done. If the repair isn't right, our pros return to look at it again. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee covers each repair we make to your fireplace. The maker's parts are named on the quote too. For a fireplace repair in Starke with our workmanship warranty behind it, call (352) 675-6366.

A straight line from the Gainesville reference point to Starke runs about 23 miles. Starke is on our Bradford County list of places we serve.

What's Included

Firebox, damper, hearth and panels

Broken firebrick cut out and replaced
Smoke chambers smoothed with refractory parging
Cracked hearths repaired and reset
Ash dumps and clean-outs freed or replaced

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Local Conditions

Factory-built units away from the coast

Panels, doors and grates in a factory-built fireplace in Starke follow the maker's manual. Away from the coast, salt isn't a factor, and wear comes from use and heat. Our specialists read the rating plate, check the panels against the manual's crack limits and order the maker's parts where needed. Parts come from the maker's own list. The model is written on the quote.

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 Starke

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 Starke.
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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Open joints at the back wall

The back wall of the firebox takes the most direct heat, and its mortar joints tend to be the first to open. Gaps you can slip a blade into let heat pass through the lining to the masonry behind it.

Our specialists rake out the failed joints to sound material, clean them, and pack in fresh refractory mortar, tooled flush and tight. Loose bricks are removed, cleaned and reset.

The repair needs time to cure before you light another fire, and they'll tell you how long noted on the quote. Catching open joints early keeps a small repair from turning into a firebox rebuild.

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.

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.

Free Inspection

Free fireplace inspection, firebox up

How the damper works, from the plate and frame to the handle
Rating plate and model on a factory-built fireplace
Signs of water, from rust to wet ash
Draft through the fireplace with exhaust fans on and off

Claim 10% off your first service

Fireplace acting up? A first repair is 10% off.

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FAQs

Worth fixing, or time to replace?

Can you repair my fireplace in Starke?

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

Why do you need to know if it's factory-built?

Masonry fireplaces are repaired with refractory brick and mortar; factory-built units need the maker's listed parts. Our specialists read the rating plate to find the right ones.

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