Local chimney and fireplace service for Spring Lake

New flooring in the living room often runs right up to the fireplace, and in Spring Lake, one of Orlando's recognized neighborhoods, that is a good moment to make sure the hearth still does its job. The hearth extension in front of a wood-burning fireplace protects the floor from sparks and embers, and a flooring project can shrink it, cover it or change what sits underneath.

The Florida Residential Code's fireplace chapter requires the hearth extension to be noncombustible and to extend a set distance in front of and to the sides of the opening, with larger extensions for larger openings. Factory-built fireplaces have their own hearth requirements in their manuals, and some specify the materials and thickness. New hardwood, laminate or vinyl run up to the firebox, or a hearth cut back to fit a new floor layout, can end up out of line with those rules.

There are practical details too. Changing the floor height can leave the hearth sunken or raised in an awkward way, and a new floor that butts against the hearth needs a proper transition that does not put combustible material where the extension should be. On some fireplaces, a raised hearth or a new noncombustible pad is the neat solution.

Bring us in before the flooring crew starts. Our technicians check the hearth, the firebox and the clearances, tell you what the flooring installer needs to leave alone or build around, and repair or rebuild the hearth where needed. If the hearth is cracked or loose already, fixing it before the new floor goes down avoids tearing up new work later.

We are locally owned and operated. The inspection at your Spring Lake home is free, the hearth work is quoted in writing before we begin, and you receive 10% off if you book it within 72 hours. Our workmanship warranty covers the hearth.