Fireplace Refacing & Custom Buildouts

Professional fireplace refacing in Austin and Leander, TX. Transform a dated fireplace with porcelain tile or stone, custom buildouts, built-in cabinetry, and electric inserts. Free estimates.

We turn dated fireplaces into custom, floor-to-ceiling focal walls for homeowners across Austin and Leander, TX, including recent work in the Saritas Valley community. From simple surround refacing to full extensions with built-in cabinetry, floating shelves, and large-format porcelain tile or natural stone, we handle the removal, framing, drywall, tile work, and finishing details from start to finish. Please note: we specialize exclusively in installation and do not sell flooring, tile, or lighting products.

Why reface your fireplace?

Outdated brick, brass, or plain builder-grade fireplace surrounds
A flat, uninspiring wall that could become a full floor-to-ceiling feature
Wanting to swap an old wood-burning unit for a modern electric insert
No storage or display space around the fireplace
A room that needs one dramatic focal point to tie it together

Estimated Cost Factors

Fireplace refacing starts at $750 and scales from there based on the size of the wall, the materials you choose, and the scope of the project.

Size of the fireplace wall and how far it extends floor-to-ceiling
Materials selected: porcelain tile, natural stone, or a mix of tile types
Removal of an existing tile, wood mantel, brick, or stone surround, or an existing gas fireplace
Whether you're keeping your existing fireplace or adding a new electric insert
Structural buildouts, such as extending the fireplace into a full accent wall
Added finish work: drywall and texturing, paint, electrical outlets or lighting
Added built-ins like custom floating shelves, custom mantels, or base cabinetry

Why Homeowners Choose Us

Removal of existing tile, wood mantel, brick, or stone surrounds
Custom buildouts and extensions, not just surface refacing
Full finish work: sheetrock, texturing, and painting included
Electrical outlets, lighting, custom shelving, and mantels available
Experience with large-format porcelain slab tile and natural stone
Licensed & Insured
Satisfaction Guaranteed

62-Inch Electric Fireplace Bump Out

A flat, uninspiring wall transformed into a custom fireplace bump out with a 62-inch electric insert and new flooring flowing seamlessly around it.

Before: New bump out wall framed and prepped ahead of flooring installation
Wide room view of the finished bump out with the fireplace lit
Final wide shot of the completed fireplace bump out and flooring
Staged living room featuring the finished 62" electric fireplace bump out
Full room view of the TV wall, fireplace bump out, and new flooring
Side angle of the lit 62" fireplace insert against the bump out wall
Close-up of the fireplace insert meeting the new flooring
Close-up of the fireplace glass reflecting the new flooring

48x48 Porcelain Tile Fireplace Wall Buildout

A plain, builder-grade fireplace extended into a 12-foot-wide, floor-to-ceiling wall finished in 48x48 polished porcelain slab tile, with custom cabinetry and floating shelves. See the full project walkthrough from our recent Saritas Valley installation in Leander, TX →

Before: the original builder-grade fireplace before any remodel work began
Before: framed-out niches and rough opening ahead of tile installation
Scaffolding in place to reach the top of the floor-to-ceiling tile wall
Finished wall featuring floating oak shelves, marble tile with gold inserts above the cabinets, and new wood flooring
Brass-trimmed fireplace insert flanked by white shaker cabinets with brass pulls
Detail shot of the white shaker cabinet doors and brass pull hardware
Full wall view under recessed lighting, showing the marble-look porcelain tile veining

More Fireplace Design Inspiration

A few more looks to consider: concrete-look tile media walls, gray tile surrounds, and walnut floating shelving.

Full-slab gray tile surround with a linear electric insert over marble-look flooring
Accent lighting detail against a large-format gray tile fireplace wall
Built-in media wall with concrete-look tile and floating walnut shelving
Wide view of the concrete-tile accent wall and built-in cabinetry
Angled view of the built-in media wall and surrounding wood-tone flooring

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does fireplace refacing cost in Austin?: Fireplace refacing starts at $750 and can go up from there depending on the materials you choose and how large a project you want, whether that's a simple surround update or a full floor-to-ceiling custom buildout. Because scope varies so much, give us a call and we'll talk through your vision to get you an accurate number.
Can you add a modern electric fireplace insert?: Yes. We can remove an old wood-burning unit and install a new electric insert, or build the tile and framing around an insert you've already purchased.
Do I have to remove my existing fireplace?: Not necessarily. We can refinish the surround around your existing fireplace insert, or fully remove and replace it if you're going with a new electric unit as part of the redesign.
Can you extend my fireplace into a full accent wall?: Yes. We regularly build out fireplace walls with framed extensions on one or both sides to create room for built-in cabinetry, floating shelves, or a wider tile feature wall.
Can you mix different tile types or add stone accents?: Yes. We can combine large-format porcelain slab tile with mosaic accent tile, natural stone, or wood shelving to fit your design and budget.
What can you remove during a fireplace refacing?: We can remove existing fireplace tile surrounds, wood mantels, brick surrounds, stone surrounds, and existing gas fireplace units as part of your refacing project.
Do you handle drywall, texturing, and paint around the new fireplace wall?: Yes. We install sheetrock, tape and float the seams, match your wall texture, and paint the finished wall so any new construction blends seamlessly with the rest of the room.
Can you add outlets or lighting to my fireplace wall?: Yes, we can add new power outlets (for a mounted TV, for example) and light fixtures as part of the buildout.
Do you build custom floating shelves or fireplace mantels?: Yes. We build custom floating shelves and custom fireplace mantels sized to fit your exact wall and design.
Do you sell the tile, mantels, or lighting fixtures?: No. We specialize exclusively in installation and do not sell flooring, tile, or lighting products. You choose your own materials and fixtures — we're happy to offer guidance — and we handle everything from demo to finished installation.
Which Austin-area communities do you serve?: We serve Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Lakeway, and Bee Cave.

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