Fireplace Hearths, Mantels & Surrounds
Stone hearths, timber and stone mantels, wood niches and custom surrounds that refresh an existing fireplace or complete a new one.
- Materials: Stone, brick, tile, timber
- Hearth depth: 16 to 24 in typical
- Mantels: Timber or cut stone
What it is, and why it works.
The mantel, the hearth and the surround are what people see and touch. A raised stone hearth makes a bench, a heavy timber mantel gives a place for lanterns and a stacked-stone surround ties the fireplace to the patio. Good details turn a plain firebox into the room's centerpiece.
We build and refresh hearths and surrounds on new and existing fireplaces: new faces over tired brick, hearth extensions for safety, wood storage niches and custom mantels in cedar, reclaimed oak or stone. Many Nashville homes have older fireplaces that only need a new face and hearth to feel like new, and we always check heat clearances before we change anything.
Four things done right.
A face that fits
New stone or brick over an existing structure.
Hearths you can sit on
Raised, cantilevered or flush designs.
Mantels with character
Cedar, oak or cut stone mantels, sized to scale.
Wood niches built in
Dry, handy storage framed into the surround.
From idea to hearths & mantels.
- 01
Assess what's there
Condition, clearances and the look you want.
- 02
Prepare the structure
Repair and prepare surfaces.
- 03
Build the hearth and surround
Set stone, brick and mantel.
- 04
Finish and seal
Point, clean and protect the surfaces.
Often built together.
Outdoor FireplacesStone & Brick Masonry FireplacesFully custom hand-laid masonry fireplaces with real firebrick.Hand-laid masonry with a hundred-year attitude.
Repair, Care & PlanningChimney, Masonry & Mortar RepairRepointing, caps, flashing and waterproofing for masonry.Tuckpointed, capped and tight.
Gas, Fuel & ControlsFirewood Storage & Wood Prep AreasBuilt-in niches, racks and sheds for dry firewood.Dry wood, neatly stacked, right where you need it.Fireplace Hearths, Mantels & Surrounds across Middle Tennessee.
We install this service in 28 cities, from Nashville to Franklin, Murfreesboro and beyond.
Hearths & Mantels: common questions
Can you resurface the face of my old fireplace?
Usually, yes, provided the structure is sound. We repair it first and then apply stone or brick veneer or a new surround.
How deep should a hearth be?
Codes and manufacturers set minimum hearth extensions in front of the firebox. We follow them and often go deeper so the hearth doubles as seating.
How do I get a price for hearths & mantels?
Fill in the form or call 615-357-7797. We schedule a free visit, bring samples and send a written estimate that lists exactly what is included.
Ready to talk about hearths & mantels?
A free visit, real samples and a written estimate. A real person calls back, usually the same day.