Hearths & Surrounds

A beautifully crafted hearth and surround transforms your fireplace from a simple heating appliance into a stunning architectural feature that defines your living space. Custom installations allow you to match your home’s style, create a unique focal point, and add significant value to your Auckland property.

Benefits of Professional Hearth & Surround Installation
Creates a stunning focal point in your living space
Adds significant value to your Auckland property
Protects walls and floors from heat and sparks
Custom designed to match your interior style
Building Code compliant for safety and resale
Professional craftsmanship that lasts for decades
Wide choice of premium materials and finishes
Seamless integration with wood burners and gas fireplaces
Enhances the character of heritage homes
Modern designs for contemporary Auckland properties
Fireplace Surround Materials
Natural Stone Surrounds
Natural stone creates timeless, elegant fireplace surrounds with unique character that only authentic stone can provide. Each installation is one-of-a-kind, with natural variations in colour and texture that add depth and interest to your Auckland home.

Stone Options
Schist: New Zealand’s iconic stone, available in Coromandel gold and Central Otago grey varieties, creates stunning textured feature walls
Limestone: Elegant neutral tones, smooth or honed finish, perfect for traditional and contemporary designs
Marble: Luxurious and sophisticated, classic white Carrara or dramatic black marble for premium installations
Granite: Extremely durable, heat-resistant, available in wide range of colours and patterns
Slate: Modern aesthetic, dark tones, naturally heat-resistant and low maintenance
Bluestone: Dense, durable, classic dark grey colour, popular for heritage restorations
Travertine:Warm earth tones, distinctive pitted texture, Mediterranean character
Stone Installation Styles
Full-height stone feature walls from floor to ceiling
Traditional chimney breast cladding
Contemporary horizontal stack installations
Random pattern natural stone work
Cut stone with consistent sizing
Ledge stone for textured, dimensional appearance
Honed or polished marble slabs
Custom stone mantels and shelving
Schist Fireplace Surrounds
Schist is New Zealand’s signature stone, creating distinctive fireplace features that celebrate our natural landscape. Its layered texture and warm golden or cool grey tones make schist surrounds uniquely beautiful and quintessentially Kiwi.

Schist Varieties
Coromandel Schist: Warm golden-brown tones, rustic texture, perfect for character homes
Central Otago Schist: Cool grey-blue colours, modern appearance, suits contemporary design
Mixed Schist: Combination of colours for varied, natural look
Sawn Schist: Flatter, more uniform pieces for cleaner lines
Natural Schist: Irregular pieces with maximum texture and character
Schist Design Options
Full feature walls extending beyond the fireplace
Chimney breast only for focused impact
Floor-to-ceiling installations
Combination with timber mantels or shelving
Integration with entertainment units and media walls
Exterior chimney cladding with schist
Tile Fireplace Surrounds
Tile offers unlimited design possibilities for fireplace surrounds, from classic subway tiles to large-format contemporary porcelain. Tiles provide excellent heat resistance, easy maintenance, and the flexibility to create truly custom designs for Auckland homes.

Tile Types for Fireplaces
Ceramic Tiles: Affordable, wide colour range, suitable for lower-heat applications
Porcelain Tiles: Extremely durable, heat-resistant, available in stone and concrete looks
Natural Stone Tiles: Marble, travertine, slate tiles for authentic stone appearance
Terracotta Tiles: Traditional Mediterranean character, warm earth tones
Encaustic Cement Tiles: Bold patterns, artisan appearance, statement surrounds
Subway Tiles: Classic rectangular format, versatile styling from traditional to modern
Large Format Tiles: Contemporary look with minimal grout lines (600x600mm to 1200x600mm)
Mosaic Tiles: Intricate patterns, decorative accents, artistic expression
Tile Design Patterns
Herringbone pattern for visual interest
Vertical stack bond for height emphasis
Horizontal brick pattern for width
Large format minimal grout contemporary look
Feature panel with contrasting tiles
Mosaic accent borders or inserts
Mixed size tile combinations
Geometric patterns for modern aesthetics
Brick Fireplace Surrounds
Brick surrounds offer timeless appeal and excellent heat resistance. From traditional red brick to modern painted finishes, brick creates warm, inviting fireplace features suited to both heritage and contemporary Auckland homes.

Brick Options
Traditional red clay bricks for classic appearance
White or cream bricks for lighter, modern look
Reclaimed heritage bricks for authenticity
Painted brick for customized colour
Wirecut modern bricks with clean lines
Handmade bricks for rustic character
Glazed brick for contemporary shine
Brick Laying Patterns
Running bond (standard brick pattern)
Stack bond (aligned joints) for modern look
Herringbone for decorative detail
Flemish bond for traditional character
Soldier course (vertical) for height emphasis