Chimney damper replacement for homes in Boca Del Mar
A rusted, warped or missing damper can usually be put right without rebuilding the fireplace.
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When the damper stops doing its job
- Rust flakes collecting on the firebox floor
- Control rod slipping out of its notch
- Insects getting in through the fireplace
- No damper visible above the opening
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Fixing the damper you already have
Setting a new frame in the throat
A replacement frame has to sit firmly in the throat so the plate closes squarely against it. Setting it may mean removing some mortar or brick around the old frame and resetting it afterward. Joints close to the fire are made with a mortar rated for that heat, following the product instructions.
We keep the disturbance as small as the job allows. Any firebrick that must come out is noted on the estimate, along with how it will be reset. If the throat masonry turns out to be weaker than expected, we stop and explain before going further.
A damper after evidence of a past chimney fire
Where there is evidence of a past chimney fire, the damper is one of the parts that heat can distort. The plate may warp, the pivots may seize and the frame may crack. Those changes are not always visible from the room.
The fireplace should be looked at before any further use. We describe what the heat did to the damper and whether it can be kept. Fire damage beyond the damper is outside this work, so we tell you what we saw and keep the damper as its own item.
How the damper discount window works
Approve the damper repair inside 72 hours of your free inspection, and you save 10% on that work. The window starts from your own inspection visit, not from a date on a calendar.
The discount applies to any service booked in that window, so other items on the estimate are included too. Beyond that there is no pressure. Read the estimate, sleep on it and ask what you need to. Booking after the window simply means the work is priced without the discount.
Flakes of rust below the damper
Small flakes of rust on the firebox floor usually come from the damper above. They show that the plate or frame is shedding scale, often where moisture has reached it.
A few flakes are common and do not mean the damper is failing. A steady fall of scale, or pieces large enough to notice, suggests the metal is thinning. Mention what you see when you call. We check how much sound metal is left and whether water is reaching the plate. The answer decides between cleaning and replacement.
Line items for a fireplace damper
- Plate re-hung on its pivots
- Throat measurement for a replacement damper
- Frame reset with heat-rated mortar
- Open and closed positions shown to you
Throat damper questions, answered plainly
Can a rusted damper plate be saved, or must it go?
Often it can be saved. Light rust cleans off, and seized pivots can usually be freed. A plate that has rusted through, split or warped badly is replaced. We show you which case applies during the free inspection.
Do you need to remove firebrick to replace a damper frame?
Sometimes. Setting a new frame can mean removing and resetting some masonry around the throat. If that is needed, it appears on the estimate before you approve, together with how the brick will be reset.
Can a replacement control be placed where I can reach it?
Often, yes. When a control is replaced, we place it where it can be worked from the room without leaning into the firebox. The code expects the damper to be operable from the room, so that is part of the goal.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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Heatilator 
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