Hearth repair in Corner Lake

How far the extension reaches in front and to the sides

Section R1001.10 sets the size. A hearth extension reaches at least 16 inches in front of the fireplace opening and at least 8 inches beyond each side of it. Those figures apply to openings smaller than 6 square feet.

We measure your existing extension against the opening, then mark where it meets or misses the rule. A hearth that looks generous can still be short at one side, and a narrow apron often explains why floor finishes near the fireplace carry heat marks.

Slate hearth tiles that flake or split

Slate splits in layers, and on a hearth those layers can begin to lift at the edges of a tile. A flaking surface catches ash, looks worn and gets worse under foot traffic.

Light flaking can sometimes be trimmed back and sealed. Tiles coming apart deeper are replaced. Because slate varies from lot to lot, we discuss color and thickness before ordering, so the new tiles sit flush with the old ones.

• Light flaking trimmed and sealed
• Deeper splits replaced
• New tiles matched for color and thickness

Heat marks on the floor beyond the hearth

Discolored wood, shrunken vinyl or a scorched rug just past the hearth edge tell a story. Heat or embers are reaching further than the extension covers.

We compare the marks with the measured extension and the opening size. The answer may be a larger extension, a change in how the screen or doors are used, or both. You get a written explanation of the cause before any repair is proposed.

• Discolored or cupped wood
• Shrunken or softened vinyl
• Scorched rug fibers
• Marks right at the hearth edge

Who does the work on your hearth

Hearth repair mixes masonry, tile setting and fireplace knowledge. Our family-owned team handles all three, from reading the fireplace's manual or code section to setting the last edge piece.

The same people who measure at the free inspection explain the scope, and the crew that arrives works from that written plan. Should anything be wrong when we finish, our 100% satisfaction guarantee has us back to correct it.

• Masonry, tile setting and fireplace knowledge
• The same people from inspection to handover
• Work done from the written plan