Fireplace Restoration in Kent
Lime repointing, matching brick replacement and careful cleaning.
Done properly, done once.
Bring your fireplace back to life
Fireplace restoration in Kent from Prestige Brickwork: we bring tired, sooty or badly repointed fireplaces and chimney breasts back to life across Canterbury, Whitstable, Maidstone, Ashford, Sittingbourne and Folkestone. We use traditional lime mortar and carefully matched replacement bricks, so the repair looks as though it has always been there. For the stack above the roof, see our chimney repointing and rebuilds page.
Our fireplace restoration services
Lime repointing
We rake out old or crumbling pointing to 25mm using dust extraction. Then we repoint in traditional lime mortar, because it lets the brickwork breathe.
Brick replacement
We replace broken and spalled bricks with carefully sourced matching imperials or reclaimed bricks. Also, we always use whole bricks, never brick slips, so the repair blends in.
Partial and full rebuilds
When the lower section or top of a chimney breast has failed, we rebuild it in matching brick. As a result, it ties in with the original.
Correcting bad cement pointing
When thin wet cement has been smeared over old mortar, the brickwork looks misty and tired. So we take it out and redo it the right way.
Gentle brickwork cleaning
We clean soot, dust and staining from the brick faces without damaging them. That way, the colour and character come through.
Exposed chimney breasts
After stripping a chimney breast back, we restore the original brick. Then it’s ready for a log burner, stove or open fire.
How we carry out fireplace restoration
- First, we protect the room. The whole room is covered and floor protectors go down.
- Next, we rake out the old pointing with dust extraction, to a depth of 25mm.
- Then we vacuum the mortar beds with high powered hoovers to remove excess dust.
- After that, we replace damaged bricks with matching whole bricks.
- Once the repairs are done, we gently clean the brickwork to remove the dust sheen.
- Finally, we repoint in lime mortar, as it once would have been.
Recent fireplace restoration projects
Chimney breast rebuild in Whitstable
The lower section of this chimney breast needed rebuilding, so we used matching reclaimed bricks and lime mortar. As a result, it ties in beautifully with the original.
Lime mortar fireplace restoration in Maidstone
This fireplace has been fully restored. First, we repointed it in lime mortar. Then we replaced a few bricks with like for like imperials and finally cleaned the brickwork.
Complete chimney breast transformation in Ashford
Damaged bricks were replaced and everything was repointed in lime mortar, because our ethos is “do it right, do it once”.
Brick replacement and lime repointing in Sittingbourne
This chimney breast had thick cement pointing and spalled bricks. First, we removed the pointing to 25mm. Next, we replaced 13 bricks with matching ones. Finally, we repointed in traditional lime mortar.
Correcting bad cement pointing in Folkestone
A thin layer of wet cement had been smeared over the old mortar, so we raked it all out. Then we replaced the broken bricks with like for like soft red imperials, cleaned the faces and repointed in lime.
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Why choose us for fireplace restoration
Lime, not cement
Traditional lime mortar is kinder to old bricks and lets moisture escape.
Dust-controlled work
Dust extraction, covered rooms and floor protection keep your home tidy.
Matching bricks
Whole bricks sourced to match yours, so repairs blend in.
Fireplace restoration FAQs
Why use lime mortar instead of cement?
Lime is softer and more breathable than cement. It protects older bricks and lets moisture out, whereas hard cement can trap damp and cause bricks to crack or spall.
Will the work be messy?
We keep dust to a minimum. The room is covered, floor protectors go down, we use dust extraction when raking out, and the mortar beds are vacuumed before we repoint.
Can you match my existing bricks?
Yes. We source matching imperial, reclaimed or handmade bricks and always use whole bricks rather than brick slips.
Which areas do you cover?
We work across Kent, including Canterbury, Whitstable, Maidstone, Ashford, Sittingbourne, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Thanet and Folkestone.
How do I get a quote?
Send us a few photos of your fireplace or chimney breast through the contact page and we will get back to you.
Ready for fireplace restoration in Kent?
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.