Firebox repair for Windhover homes
Brick matched to your lining, joints kept thin and a workmanship warranty on what we lay. Save 10% within 72 hours after the inspection.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Firebox scope for Windhover homeowners
- Loose brick removal and resetting
- Raking out and repointing worn joints
- Medium-duty refractory mortar for joints
- Corner and side wall joint repair
Firebox repair the way the code describes
Fires too large for the firebox
A fire that fills the opening, or one built high against the back wall, pushes heat into the lining faster than it was designed for. Cracked back walls and eroded joints often trace back to fires that were simply too big.
After a repair, our technicians show you a sensible fire size for your firebox and where the fire should sit on the grate. A modest, well-built fire is easier on the new brick and on the rest of the fireplace.
Impact damage from logs and tools
Not every cracked firebrick comes from heat. A heavy log dropped onto the floor, a poker used as a pry bar or a grate dragged across the bricks can chip and crack them.
Our technicians look at the pattern of damage to tell impact from heat. Chipped floor and lower wall bricks are usually straightforward to replace, and we suggest simple habits that keep the new brick in one piece.
The first fires after a firebox repair
When the product calls for it, the first fires after a repair should be small and short, giving the new mortar a gentle start. A big fire on the first evening can crack fresh joints before they have fully set.
We tell you which approach your repair needs before we leave. If you notice a fine crack or loose material after those first fires, note where it is and call us, and we come back to look.
Getting a firebox looked at quickly
Cracks usually get noticed right before someone wants a fire. When our schedule has room, a same-day inspection is possible, so it is worth calling as soon as you see the damage.
Say whether the problem is on the back wall, a side or the floor and whether any brick is loose. Our technician comes prepared to probe and measure, and the written estimate is ready before leaving.
Counting bricks for an honest estimate
A firebox repair price depends on how many bricks and how much joint length need work. Guesswork in either direction is unfair, either to you or to the job.
Our technicians count the damaged bricks and measure the joints that need repointing during the free inspection. The estimate shows those numbers, so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
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Answers about cracked and loose firebrick
Why can't ordinary mortar be used inside the firebox?
Ordinary mortar is made for normal temperatures and can crumble after repeated fires. The Florida residential code calls for firebrick to be laid with medium-duty refractory mortar, and that is what our crew uses.
How long does a firebox repair take?
A few bricks can often be replaced in one visit, while relining or rebuilding takes longer. Curing time comes on top of the work. Your estimate gives both before you approve the job.
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