Whether grandiose and ornate, or plainly functional, Urban Revivals can restore the appearance of your mantelpiece and surrounds. We can perform any of the following activities. We specialize in the design of mantelpieces created from salvaged woodwork, specifically crafted to fit your room's size and style. The mantelpiece, at left, was created from local D.C. area salvaged wood and is a true replica of an 1980s design.
 

• Removal of stains on tiles or stone
• Patching of cracked hearths (structural work will
  require third party contractor)
• Finishing and buffing of stonework
• Installation of fitted, arched, or splay-sided grates
• Grate blacking or polishing
• Tile removal and replacement/matching
• Tile break repairs
• Patching chipped edges
• Tile fitting
• Epoxy repairs and high-gloss finishes
• Mantelpiece design and build
• Locating of salvaged mantelpieces for your use
• Cleaning of wood, marble and slate
• Faux Brick work
• Removal of stains on wood, tiles or stone
• Finishing and buffing of stonework
• Reinstating an old fireplace
• Mantelpiece fitting
• Inspection of fireplace openings
• Carpentry, chimney, or flue expert referrals
• Clearing of openings; wall preparation
• Mantelpiece refinishing
• Stripping paint from cast iron grates