Hearth extension repair done right in Mercy Drive
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What we check on a hearth in Mercy Drive
Here is what our hearth specialists look at in Mercy Drive before quoting.
- Every tile tapped for hollow spots
- Cracks traced to the finish, the bed or the base
- Replacement tile, brick or stone sourced and matched
- Setting bed and grout chosen for the location
Getting a hearth repair right in Mercy Drive
Our local specialists share what they look for on every hearth in Mercy Drive.
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
Hearth protection for a wood insert
A wood-burning insert changes the fireplace in front of it. Insert manuals set their own hearth protection in front of the unit, and those figures can be larger than the fireplace's original extension.
When an insert is in place or planned, we read its manual alongside the code before sizing a hearth repair. The extension then covers both requirements, and you avoid rebuilding the hearth a second time when the insert goes in.
- The insert's own hearth figures
- The code size for the fireplace
- An extension planned to cover both
A hearth in a fireplace that has sat unused
A fireplace left unused for years often has a hearth that became a shelf, a plant stand or a spot for a television. Loose tiles and cracks can go unnoticed under those objects.
Before the first fire in a long time, we clear the extension, check the finish and the base, and confirm the size against the opening. Any repairs go on a written list, and chimney and firebox checks are scheduled as their own service if they are due.
- Extension cleared and checked
- Finish tapped and looked over
- Size confirmed against the opening
- Chimney and firebox checks booked separately if due
Damage that only shows once the finish is off
Some hearth problems stay hidden until the tile comes up, such as a cracked slab, an old patch, wood left under the base or a void where support has washed out.
We tell you before starting which findings would change the job, and we stop to show you if one appears. Nothing is added to the work without your approval, and the revised scope and price are written down first.
- A cracked slab under sound tile
- An old patch in the base
- Wood left under the hearth
- A void where support washed out
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Hearth answers for Mercy Drive homeowners
Our family-owned team in Mercy Drive answers the hearth questions that come up again and again.
Why does my hearth keep cracking in the same place?
A crack that returns after a repair usually starts beneath the finish, in a cracked slab or a weak support. We look below the surface and deal with the cause, so the new finish goes onto a base that has stopped moving.
Do you repair brick and stone hearths too?
Yes. We reset loose bricks, refill joints, repair or replace cracked stone slabs and re-bed pieces that have lost their support. Each material has its own method, and we explain it before starting.
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