Chimney damper replacement for homes in Coral Terrace
We look at the plate, the frame and the control separately, because each one can fail on its own.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Damper symptoms you can check from the room
- Handle swings with no resistance
- Grinding or squealing when the control moves
- Sooty smell drifting into the room
- Cooled air drifting up the flue
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Getting a stiff damper moving again
Find the rating plate before you call
Factory-built fireplaces carry a label, often called a rating plate, with the brand, model and serial number. One manufacturer's owner manual places it in the control area of the fireplace. Replacement parts are ordered by those numbers.
If you can, read the label to us when you call, or keep the owner manual handy. It lets us check the damper blade and control parts for your model before the visit. If the label is missing or unreadable, we look for other identifying marks during the free inspection.
A discount on damper work of any size
A 10% discount applies to damper work you book within 72 hours of your free inspection. It applies whether the job is a new control, a re-hung plate or a full assembly set in the throat.
We explain the window when we hand you the estimate. You are free to take longer to decide. The inspection and the written estimate stay free either way, and the price you see is the price for the agreed work, with no hidden fees added later.
Handing the working damper back to you
When the work is done, we show you the control and the plate positions. You work the damper yourself while we watch. If anything about the feel or the movement is unclear, we explain it on the spot.
You also get a written record of the work. It says which parts were freed, re-hung or replaced and what was left as it was. Keep it with any fireplace manuals. It helps with later maintenance visits and gives the next owner a clear history of the damper.
Choosing a replacement damper style
Replacement throat dampers come with different controls, such as poker rods, rotary cranks and levers. The best choice depends on the shape of the throat and where a control can be reached from the room.
We suggest the style that fits your opening and is easy to use. If you have a preference, tell us, and we explain whether it will work in your throat. The style chosen is named on the estimate, so there are no surprises when the part arrives and is fitted.
The damper scope we write down
- Plate, frame and pivot condition check
- Open and closed positions shown to you
- Written record of the damper work
- Open throat covered at each day's close
Asked before damper work begins
Can you fit a new damper in a fireplace that has none?
Usually. We check whether the throat will take a new throat damper. Where it will not, a different closure option may suit the fireplace, and we price it separately. You choose once both options are explained.
Can you replace the damper in a factory-built fireplace?
Yes, using the parts the manufacturer lists for that model. We need the model and serial number from the label. Unlisted parts are not fitted, because the fireplace's listing depends on its tested components.
Is it normal for a fireplace damper to show some rust?
Yes. A damper sits where heat and moisture meet, so light surface rust is common. Deep scale, pitting or holes are not normal. They usually point to water reaching the plate from above.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo