Hearth repair in Lake Underhill

A hearth rug is an extra layer on top of the hearth

Fire-resistant hearth rugs sit on a hearth or on the floor in front of it. They catch ash and small sparks, yet the code's size rule is written for the hearth extension itself, built of noncombustible material on noncombustible support.

If a rug is covering a short or damaged extension, we recommend repairing the extension and treating the rug as an extra. We point out, too, when a rug is hiding cracks that belong on the repair list.

Matching grout color on a partial repair

New grout beside old grout rarely matches on day one. Old grout has picked up ash, cleaning products and years of foot traffic, and fresh grout dries to its true color over time.

We clean the existing grout near the repair before choosing a color, test it where it will not show and explain how close the match is likely to be. When the difference would stand out, regrouting the whole hearth gives an even result.

When the firebox floor needs work too

Cracked firebrick in the floor of the firebox, loose units at the back of the opening or open joints in the firebox walls often appear alongside hearth damage.

Those items belong with firebox repair and are written as their own lines. Doing both in one visit can save time, and keeping them separate on the estimate lets you see what each part of the fireplace needs.

• Cracked firebrick in the firebox floor
• Loose units at the back of the opening
• Open joints in the firebox walls

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