If your fireplace smokes, smells, or sheds brick dust every time you light it, you need fireplace restoration Pleasant Grove UT homeowners can count on. We rebuild fireboxes, repoint masonry, and reline flues so your hearth burns clean and safe again. Whether it is a 1940s brick fireplace near Downtown Pleasant Grove or a newer insert that never drafted right, we diagnose the real problem and fix it.
Fireplace restoration Pleasant Grove UT means rebuilding the parts of your fireplace that have failed: cracked firebrick, crumbling mortar joints, a rusted damper, a deteriorating chimney liner, or a firebox that no longer holds heat. We start with an inspection camera and a moisture meter to see what is happening behind the brick, then we rebuild the firebox with new firebrick and refractory cement, repoint the surrounding masonry with a masonry trowel and jointing tool, and install a stainless steel liner sized to the flue. When we finish, the fireplace drafts correctly, the damper seals, and the whole assembly meets current code.
Most Pleasant Grove homes were built between the 1950s and 1990s, and their fireplaces have taken decades of Utah freeze-thaw cycles. Spalling brick, crown damage, and flashing failure let water in, and once water gets behind the brick, the firebox starts to crumble. We see it constantly in Old Pleasant Grove and along the State Street Corridor. If you have been searching for fireplace restoration Pleasant Grove UT near me and getting thin answers, we walk you through exactly what failed, what it costs to fix, and how long it takes.
Every fireplace restoration project is different, but most include the same core work. Here is what we cover on a standard job, and what we quote separately if your fireplace needs it.
We run an inspection camera up the flue, check the firebox with a moisture meter, and test the damper. You get a photo report showing what failed and what it takes to fix it. This is included on every job.
We sweep the flue with a rotary chimney sweep and flue brush to remove creosote buildup. Cleaning first keeps soot out of the new masonry and lets us see the full condition of the liner.
We cut out cracked firebrick and rebuild the firebox floor and walls with new firebrick and refractory cement. Joints are packed tight so heat stays in the firebox and away from framing.
Damaged mortar joints get ground out and repacked with fresh mortar matched to the original color and joint profile. We use a masonry trowel and jointing tool to get the finish right.
We repair or replace the damper so it seals tight when the fireplace is off. A new chimney cap with a spark screen keeps rain, animals, and sparks out of the flue.
We light a test fire and check draft with a smoke pen before we leave. Then we walk you through the work, show you what to watch for, and hand you a written summary of everything we did.
We run an inspection camera up the flue, check the firebox with a moisture meter, and test the damper. You get a written report with photos showing exactly what failed and what it takes to fix it. This visit takes about 60 to 90 minutes.
Before any masonry work starts, we sweep the flue with a rotary chimney sweep and flue brush to remove creosote buildup. We lay drop cloths from the front door to the hearth and seal off the firebox opening so dust stays in the work zone.
We cut out cracked firebrick, rebuild the firebox floor and walls with new firebrick and refractory cement, and repoint damaged mortar joints with a masonry trowel and jointing tool. Most firebox rebuilds take two to three days depending on how much brick has to come out.
We install a stainless steel liner sized to the flue, replace or repair the damper, and set a new chimney cap with a spark screen. If the crown is cracked, we seal it with ChimneySaver crown sealant. This stage usually takes one full day.
We light a test fire, check draft with a smoke pen, and verify the damper seals tight. Then we walk you through what we did, what to watch for, and how to keep the fireplace burning clean. You get a written summary of the work and any warranty terms.
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Lets us see inside the flue and smoke chamber without tearing anything out. We use it on every inspection to check for cracks, blockages, and liner damage.
Removes creosote and soot from the flue before any restoration work starts. Cleaning first keeps debris out of new masonry and lets us see the full liner condition.
Used to lay new firebrick, pack mortar joints, and match the original joint profile on repointing work. The right tool is what makes a repair blend into the original wall.
Tells us how much water is in the brick and mortar. High readings mean an active leak that has to be fixed before any masonry repair will hold.
Confirms draft direction and strength after a liner install or firebox rebuild. If the smoke pen does not pull, the job is not done.
Cleans the work zone after sweeping and masonry work. Keeps fine soot and dust out of your living room air.
The firebox had multiple cracked firebrick and loose mortar joints. Every fire dropped grit onto the hearth, and the homeowner had stopped using the fireplace two winters ago. The crown was cracked and water was getting into the chimney.
We rebuilt the firebox with new firebrick and refractory cement, repointed the surrounding masonry with color-matched mortar, and sealed the crown with ChimneySaver crown sealant. Draft tested clean. Total job time was three days.
The homeowner could not use the fireplace without smoke rolling into the living room. The flue was undersized for the firebox opening, and the damper did not seal. Two previous contractors had told them to tear out the fireplace.
We installed a stainless steel liner sized to the flue, replaced the damper with a top-sealing unit, and added a new chimney cap with a spark screen. Draft tested clean with a smoke pen. First fire after the work burned with zero smoke.
A chimney fire cracked the flue liner and damaged the firebox walls. The homeowner had not used the fireplace since and was worried about the cost of a full rebuild. The insurance company required documentation of the repair.
We relined the flue with a stainless steel liner, rebuilt the firebox with new firebrick, replaced the damper, and installed a new cap. We pulled the permit and documented the work to NFPA 211. The fireplace passed inspection on the first visit.
Most fireplace problems we see in Pleasant Grove trace back to water, age, or a flue that was never sized right. Here are the ones we fix most often.
Ask a pro →We measure the flue and firebox opening, then size a stainless steel liner to match. We verify draft with a smoke pen after installation. Most draft problems are solved with a properly sized liner and a sealed smoke chamber.
We cut out the failed firebrick, rebuild the firebox with new firebrick and refractory cement, and repoint the surrounding joints. The new firebox is rated to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and meets NFPA 211.
We track the leak to its source, usually flashing failure or a cracked crown. We reseal the crown with ChimneySaver crown sealant, reset the flashing, and apply waterproofing sealant to the brick.
We sweep the flue with a rotary chimney sweep and flue brush, then inspect the liner for cracks. If the liner is damaged, we reline before you burn again. Annual sweeping keeps buildup under control.
Most fireplace restoration Pleasant Grove UT projects run $1,800 to $6,500 depending on scope. A firebox rebuild with new firebrick and refractory cement typically lands between $2,200 and $3,800. Adding a stainless steel liner pushes the total to $4,000 to $6,500. Crown repair, flashing, and waterproofing are usually $400 to $900 on top. We give you a fixed price after inspection, not a range that moves.
A fireplace remodel Pleasant Grove project covers the visible and structural work: new firebrick and mortar, a rebuilt or refaced surround, a new damper, a chimney cap with spark screen, and often a stainless steel liner. If you want a new insert or gas log set, we handle that too. Most remodels take three to five days from demo to final draft test. We pull the permit if the scope requires one.
Yes. We cut out spalled and cracked brick, match the mortar color and joint profile to the original, and repoint the surrounding masonry. On homes in Old Pleasant Grove and near Mount Mahogany, we regularly restore 1950s and 1960s brick fireplaces so the repaired section blends with the rest of the wall. You keep the original character and get a firebox that is structurally sound.
A standard firebox rebuild takes two to three days. Adding a liner, damper, and cap usually adds one more day. Larger jobs with crown repair, flashing, and waterproofing can run four to five days. We schedule the work in one block so you are not waiting between visits. Same day fireplace restoration Pleasant Grove UT is possible for emergency cases like a firebox that cracked after a chimney fire.
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