Hearth extension repair done right in Westfield
Free inspection in Westfield, a written estimate and 10% off when you book with us within 72 hours after it.
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What goes into your Westfield hearth plan
Here is what our hearth specialists look at in Westfield before quoting.
- Hearth extension measured in front and at each side
- Extension size compared with the rule for your opening
- Rebuild or enlargement of the extension where needed
- Curing time before the next fire
Before your hearth is repaired in Westfield
The code, the manual and the materials, as they apply to your hearth in Westfield.
Repairing a marble hearth
Marble takes a polish well and shows every repair clearly. Its veining makes a perfect match rare, and its surface can etch or stain from ash and household cleaners.
On a marble hearth we separate cosmetic work, such as honing out marks, from repair work, such as re-bedding a cracked piece or replacing a broken section. The estimate names which one you are buying, so the result matches what you expect to see.
- Honing out marks and etching
- Re-bedding a cracked piece
- Replacing a broken section
- Sealing and cleaning advice
Adding a border to reach the required size
A hearth extension that falls a few inches short can sometimes be brought up to size with a border of matching or contrasting material, built on the same kind of noncombustible support as the rest of the extension.
The border has to be part of the hearth, set in place and supported, and thick enough for the rule that applies to your fireplace. A strip of tile glued onto the wood floor is decoration only. We draw the border on the estimate with its dimensions so you can picture it before approving.
Choosing between a patch and a rebuild
A patch is quick and keeps most of the existing hearth. A rebuild takes longer and costs more, and it resets the base, the size and the finish together.
The right choice depends on what failed. We put both options side by side when both are reasonable, with what each one fixes and what each one leaves as it is. You decide with the facts on paper.
- What each option fixes
- What each option leaves as it is
- How long each one takes
- How each will look when finished
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
Other work in Westfield
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Hearth answers for Westfield homeowners
Questions we hear on hearth visits in Westfield, answered plainly.
What if you find wood under my hearth?
We stop and show you. Combustible material should not remain against the underside of a hearth, so the repair becomes a rebuild on proper support. Nothing changes in the scope without your approval.
Do I need to be home during the repair?
Someone should be there for the free inspection and to approve the scope. For the work days we can arrange access that suits you, as long as we can reach you if something unexpected turns up under the finish.
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