Repair Options
Firebox repair in Markham, wall by wall
Removing a patch that let go
Fireplace caulk or cement smeared over a crack tends to crack again, darken and peel from the brick. Fresh material laid over an old failed patch has nothing sound to grip. We cut out the old patch, find the true edge of the damage and repair the brick or joint beneath it with material made for the firebox.
If the damage turns out larger than it looked, we stop and show you before extending the work. Call (645) 465-4122 for a free firebox inspection in Markham.
Curing new firebox mortar
New refractory mortar has to dry and then be brought up to heat in stages. One manufacturer's directions call for air drying at least 24 hours, a low fire held under 210 degrees F until the mortar has dried through, then a hotter fire of about 500 degrees F for one to two hours. Other products set their own steps.
We leave the curing directions for the exact product used, so nobody in your Markham home has to guess before the first real fire. Questions afterwards are always welcome.
Relining one wall at a time
Damage is seldom spread evenly. A back wall can be worn out while the side walls and floor are sound. Relining one wall removes only the failed firebrick, ties the new work into the bricks that stay and leaves you with a firebox that is solid corner to corner, without paying for work it did not need.
The wall to be relined is marked and priced clearly. The inspection in Markham is free, and there are no hidden fees.
Firebox notes on an inspection report
A home inspection may flag cracked firebrick, missing joints or a firebox that needs further evaluation. Such notes are usually brief and can sound worse than the repair turns out to be. We look at the firebox, explain what the note means, and put a repair price in writing that both sides of the sale can work from.
Clear answers help a sale move. Call (645) 465-4122 to book a free firebox inspection in Markham.
How long firebox work takes
Refilling joints or replacing a handful of bricks is normally finished in one visit, with curing time before the first full fire. Relining a wall or rebuilding the whole firebox takes longer, since old material has to come out and new brick has to set. Your estimate lists the time on site and the curing period.
No open-ended jobs. Our local firebox pros tell homeowners in Markham when we start, when we finish and when the fireplace can be used again.
