Firebrick and firebox repair for Fullers homes
Back wall cracked in Fullers? Our firebox specialists inspect at no charge and explain the repair before any work.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
What our crew measures in the firebox
- Cracked or spalled firebrick replacement
- Corner and side wall joint repair
- Back wall relining or relaying
- Joint at the facing edge
Repairing the lining that holds the fire
Thin joints between firebricks
Firebox joints are meant to be thin. The Florida residential code, section R1001.5, limits the joints between firebricks to no more than a quarter inch wide. Thin joints put more of the heat against the brick and less against the mortar.
Past repairs sometimes leave wide, smeared joints where a patch filled a gap instead of a brick being reset. We check joint width as part of the free inspection and explain whether resetting or replacing brick would bring the lining back to a sound, tight pattern.
A fireplace that has not been used in years
A fireplace that sat unused for years can hide dry, crumbling joints, cracked brick and debris, even if it looks fine from the room. Moisture and time work on a firebox whether fires are lit or not.
Before the first fire in a long time, have the firebox checked. Our technicians inspect the lining, the joints and the floor and tell you honestly whether it is ready or needs repair first.
Checking a rebuild quote before you commit
A full firebox rebuild is a big job, and it is fair to want a second view. Sometimes a reline or a handful of replaced bricks will do the work of a rebuild, and sometimes the walls behind the lining really have failed.
Our technicians inspect at no charge and explain what they see, including when it agrees with the quote you already have. You decide with two written opinions in hand.
A painted or coated firebox interior
Some fireboxes have been painted or coated to freshen their look. Paint can hide cracks and eroded joints, and some coatings peel or blister when heated.
Our technicians check under any coating for the brick and joints beneath. If loose coating needs to come off before a repair, the estimate says so. We do not recommend painting over a damaged lining in place of repairing it.
Keeping the firebox floor level
A firebox floor with sunken or raised bricks lets ash and embers collect in low spots and puts uneven weight on the grate. Over time the uneven bricks crack faster than the rest.
Our technicians relay uneven floor bricks on a sound bed so the floor sits level and tight. The grate then rests evenly, and cleaning the firebox becomes easier too.
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Questions about relining and rebuilding
Why can't ordinary mortar be used inside the firebox?
Ordinary mortar is made for normal temperatures and can crumble after repeated fires. The Florida residential code calls for firebrick to be laid with medium-duty refractory mortar, and that is what our crew uses.
How often should the firebox be checked?
NFPA 211 calls for fireplaces and chimneys to be inspected at least once a year, and the firebox is part of that check. A yearly look catches worn joints and cracked bricks while the repair is still small.
Request your free estimate
Share the job details and arrange a free inspection with our local team.
- Free inspection
- No hidden fees
- Family owned and operated
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