I’m Rich and I’ve been lovingly restoring and repairing fireplaces for the last eight years. I’ve worked all over, from from Victorian terraces to embassies and prestigious private members clubs.
Although based in SE London, I am available for jobs across the capital, as well as Kent and Surrey.
I am HETAS-trained for dry appliance installation, meaning that any fireplace installation will be handled safely and to the highest standards.
HETAS (Heating Equipment Testing and Approval Scheme) is the leading industry training provider for fireplace and stove installers.
On-site consultations (location dependent) where I can provide a quote before a project begins.
Careful work by a skilled professional is essential when removing fireplaces. Marble, stone and cast iron can be surprisingly fragile; without a good understanding of how mantelpieces are assembled it's easy to do unnecessary damage.
I offer a full fireplace repair and restoration service based on your schedule and availability.
For marble surrounds restoration can range from deep cleaning with specialist detergents or steam cleaning to dry polishing and bleaching. I can repair chips and breaks, as well as sourcing replacement pieces.
I use traditional techniques to fit antique fireplaces, casting plaster and copper cramps. This method is strong enough to hold the surround firm for decades, but delicate enough to be removed without causing damage. Improper fitting can be dangerous even on decorative fireplaces as they can over time come unmoored from the wall.
Repair and restoration of cast iron fireplace inserts, including stripping, welding, refinishing with either stove paint, or traditional graphite finishes.
Yes, marble can often be repaired. With the high type of stone, repairs can often to be close to invisible.
The repair and restoration will all be done at your home. I ensure that the area is left clean and tidy after the works are finished.
A light restoration can be take place on-site in a day. For a more complete off-site restoration, it can take up to two weeks.
My initial visit and consultation is priced at £50, which will be deductible should works go ahead. After that point, pricing starts at £350 but very much depends on the scale and complexity of the job.
You can get in touch by email or Whatsapp, It helps to include a picture of your fireplace.
Mon | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Tue | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Wed | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Thu | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Fri | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
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