I bought a 1930's house and am doing it up at the moment.
One of the fireplaces in the front room has a crack at the back of the firebox - called the fireback? Do I need to get this repaired before I attempt to light a fire? Could I do it myself with fire cement? Is it a serious problem? What would professional repairs cost?
Also I wanted to get a new marble hearth. There are tiles at the moment at floor level. What would a new hearth cost?
I'd appreciate any help.
One of the fireplaces in the front room has a crack at the back of the firebox - called the fireback? Do I need to get this repaired before I attempt to light a fire? Could I do it myself with fire cement? Is it a serious problem? What would professional repairs cost?
Also I wanted to get a new marble hearth. There are tiles at the moment at floor level. What would a new hearth cost?
I'd appreciate any help.