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Fireplaces & Chimneys

Firebox and flue repair that makes an old fireplace safe to enjoy again

We repair firebrick, smoke shelves, dampers, hearths and flue liners so fireplaces draw and contain fire safely.

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Firebox & Flue Repair

The inside of a fireplace takes a lot of punishment. Firebrick cracks, mortar between the bricks erodes, the smoke shelf collects debris and the flue liner can crack or break. These problems can let heat and smoke reach combustible framing, which is why they deserve prompt attention.

We repair and rebuild fireboxes with firebrick and refractory mortar, rebuild smoke shelves, replace dampers, repair hearths and install new stainless steel or cast-in-place flue liners. In Nashville, many older homes have fireplaces that have not been used in years, and we help owners decide whether to repair or to close an old fireplace safely.

What you get

Done right, from the first walk-through

01

Firebrick repair

Cracked brick and eroded joints are rebuilt with refractory mortar.

02

Flue liner work

New liners protect the masonry and carry smoke up and out.

03

Damper replacement

A damper that closes tight stops drafts and heat loss.

04

Safety review

We tell you what is sound and what is not.

The process

How your service comes together

  1. 1

    Inspect and assess

    We inspect the firebox, throat, smoke chamber and flue.

  2. 2

    Repair or rebuild

    We repair firebrick, install a liner or replace the damper as needed.

  3. 3

    Test and advise

    We confirm the draw and explain how to use the fireplace safely.

FAQ

Common questions about firebox & flue repair

Is it safe to use a fireplace with cracked firebrick?

Small hairline cracks may be acceptable, but larger gaps are a concern. We inspect and advise before you light a fire.

What is a flue liner for?

It protects the masonry from heat and flue gases and carries smoke up the chimney.

Why does my fireplace smoke?

Causes include a blocked flue, a damper problem, a flue that is the wrong size or negative pressure in the house. We look for the cause.

Related services

Often planned together

Chimney Repair Chimney RepairJoints, brick, crowns and flashing made sound again, so rain and freeze stop doing damage.Learn more Masonry Fireplace Construction Fireplace ConstructionReal masonry fireplaces with footings, firebrick, a working damper and a chimney built to draw.Learn more Chimney Construction & Rebuilds Chimney RebuildsNew and rebuilt chimneys with sound brick, tight joints, flue liners, flashing, crowns and caps.Learn more

Service areas

Nashville and the cities all around it

From Clarksville to Shelbyville and Dickson to Cookeville, pick your city to see the brick, stone, chimney and concrete work we handle in your part of Middle Tennessee.

Nashville Antioch Arrington Bellevue Brentwood Clarksville College Grove Columbia Cookeville Dickson Fairview Franklin Gallatin Goodlettsville Hendersonville Hermitage La Vergne Lebanon Madison Mt. Juliet Murfreesboro Nolensville Shelbyville Smyrna Spring Hill Springfield Thompson's Station White House

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