Hearth repair specialists for Keene's Pointe fireplaces

When the front edge of the hearth drops

A hearth extension whose front edge has sunk below the floor, or tipped away from the fireplace, has lost support somewhere. The finish often cracks along the line where the slab bends.

Our specialists check whether the drop is still moving, how far it reaches and what carries the slab. Depending on the answer, the fix may be to re-support and reset the existing extension or to remove it and build a new one on proper noncombustible support.

• Whether the drop is still moving
• How far along the edge it runs
• What carries the slab underneath
• Whether re-support or a rebuild fits

Removing old hearth tile without harming the fireplace

Breaking out a hearth finish next to a fireplace face and a finished floor takes care. Heavy blows travel into the firebox and surround, and a slipped chisel can mark flooring you want to keep.

We cut relief lines at the edges first, remove the finish in small pieces and work away from the parts that stay. If something unexpected turns up under the finish, we stop and show you before the scope changes.

A yearly look at the hearth

NFPA 211 puts chimneys, fireplaces and vents on a yearly inspection. The hearth is part of the fireplace, and a yearly look catches loose tiles and open joints while they are small.

Between visits, a quick check at home helps. Look for tiles that rock, grout that has fallen out, a gap at the firebox edge and marks on the floor past the extension, and mention any of them when you book.

• Tiles that rock
• Missing grout
• A gap at the firebox edge
• Marks on the floor past the extension

Brick hearths laid in patterns

Brick hearths are laid in running bond, herringbone, basketweave and other patterns. A repair has to follow the same pattern, joint width and brick size, or the patch reads from across the room.

We record the pattern and the joint profile before lifting anything, then relay the units the same way. If replacement brick is needed, we look for size and color first, then texture, and show you the choice before it goes in.

• Running bond
• Herringbone
• Basketweave
• Stack bond and borders