Fireplace Repair in Seattle
Fireplace repair fixes the parts of a masonry fireplace that take the heat: the firebox walls, firebrick, mortar joints and hearth. Cracks and missing mortar can let heat reach combustible materials behind the firebox, so they should be repaired.
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Signs to look for
- Cracked or missing firebrick
Gaps or loose bricks in the firebox.
- Crumbling mortar in the firebox
Mortar joints that are open or missing.
- A damaged hearth or smoke chamber
Cracks on the hearth, or damaged surfaces above the damper.
How we do it
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Inspect the firebox
We look at the firebox, hearth and smoke chamber.
- 2
Remove damaged parts
We take out loose firebrick and failed mortar.
- 3
Repair with refractory materials
We repair with materials made for fireplace heat.
- 4
Check and explain
We check the work and tell you when you can use the fireplace again.
Before and after
Why it matters in Seattle
Fireboxes in older Seattle homes are often decades old, and the mortar and firebrick wear with each season of use.
Based on industry guidance: NFPA 211.
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Where we work
We serve Seattle and nearby neighborhoods. See the areas we serve.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to use a fireplace with a cracked firebox?
Cracks can let heat reach combustible materials. We recommend inspection before use.
What is refractory mortar?
A mortar made to withstand the high temperatures inside a firebox.
Do you repair gas fireplaces?
Ask us about your fireplace type when you call.