Here’s what you can expect to pay in Vancouver:
Minor firebox repairs: $500-$1,500 for replacing a few firebricks and repointing mortar
Extensive repairs: $1,500-$3,500 for significant brick replacement and structural work
Complete firebox rebuild: $3,000-$8,000 depending on size, materials, and complexity
Firebox conversion: $4,000-$10,000 for converting wood to gas or vice versa
We examine your entire firebox, smoke chamber, damper, and hearth. We identify all damage, assess structural integrity, and determine if repair or rebuild is needed. We take photos and explain everything clearly.
You’ll get a clear breakdown of work needed, materials we’ll use, timeline, and exact costs. We explain why each repair is necessary for safety and function.
We protect your home with drop cloths and barriers. For rebuilds, we carefully remove damaged materials and prepare the area for new construction.
Our WorkSafe BC certified masons rebuild your firebox using proper refractory materials, correct dimensions, and proven techniques. We ensure proper angles, adequate depth, and correct smoke chamber design for optimal draft.
We clean thoroughly, verify proper operation, and test for safety. You’ll get instructions for proper use and maintenance.
Firebricks deteriorate from repeated heating and cooling cycles. We replace damaged bricks with proper refractory materials rated for high temperatures.
Mortar between firebricks breaks down over time. We repoint joints using high-temperature refractory mortar designed for fireboxes.
The firebox back wall takes the most heat and often fails first. We rebuild back walls with proper materials and correct angles for optimal draft.
Cracked or damaged hearths create safety hazards. We repair or rebuild hearths to code requirements.
Some fireboxes were built with wrong dimensions, causing smoking and poor draft. We rebuild to correct specifications for proper operation.
The smoke chamber above the firebox can crack or deteriorate. We repair or rebuild smoke chambers to ensure proper smoke flow.
Damaged or missing dampers waste energy and allow animals in. We repair or replace dampers as part of firebox restoration.
Damaged fireboxes can allow fire, heat, and dangerous gases to escape into your home’s structure. This creates serious fire hazards and carbon monoxide risks.
A properly built firebox radiates heat into your room efficiently. Damaged fireboxes waste heat and don’t warm your space effectively.
Correct firebox dimensions and angles are critical for proper draft. Poor draft causes smoking, backdraft, and difficulty starting fires.
A working fireplace adds value to your home. A damaged, unusable fireplace is a liability that buyers will negotiate down.
There’s nothing like a real fire on a cold Vancouver evening. A properly functioning firebox lets you enjoy your fireplace safely.
We understand firebox design, proper dimensions, and correct materials. We don’t just patch problems—we fix them right.
We use proper refractory materials rated for high temperatures. We never cut corners with regular bricks or mortar that fail quickly.
We know Vancouver building codes and ensure all work meets safety requirements. We handle permits when needed.
BBB Accredited and WorkSafe BC Certified. We follow proper safety standards on every project.
Our firebox repairs and rebuilds are guaranteed. If problems arise from our workmanship, we fix them at no cost.
We offer special pricing for seniors on all firebox work.
Special bricks designed to withstand extreme temperatures without cracking. We use proper firebricks, not regular bricks that fail quickly.
Refractory mortar rated for fireboxes. Regular mortar fails in high heat—we use only appropriate materials.
For some applications, we use cast refractory panels that provide excellent heat resistance and durability.
We install appropriate insulation between the firebox and outer structure to protect your home while maintaining efficiency.