Fireplace damper replacement for Lauderdale Beach homes
From a snapped handle to a new frame, damper work in Lauderdale Beach is priced before it starts.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Damper problems worth a free inspection
- Damper stuck shut before a fire
- Daylight visible past the closed plate
- Sooty smell drifting into the room
- Control that needs force to move
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How we approach a throat damper
Push and pull lever handles
Many throat dampers use a short lever that slides through a slot at the top of the opening. The lever connects to the plate directly or through a short arm. Heat and soot can stiffen that joint over time.
A lever that feels gritty or needs force is a warning, not a normal feel. Pushing harder can bend the arm or crack the casting. Leave it where it is and describe the resistance to us. We clean, free and check the linkage, then let you try the lever yourself before we leave.
Blade assembly and control as separate parts
A factory-built fireplace parts list can show the damper blade and the damper control as separate service parts. A broken control does not always mean a new blade, and the reverse is also true.
We identify which part has failed and order only that one where the design allows it. If the manufacturer supplies them only as a set, we say so. Parts that are not on the model's list are not fitted, because the listing depends on the tested parts working together.
A missing handle or control
Sometimes the control has been lost entirely, leaving the plate with no way to be moved from the room. The plate may be stuck open, closed or somewhere between the two.
The building code asks that a masonry fireplace damper be operable from the room. A missing control therefore needs replacing even if the plate is sound. We find a control that suits the plate and frame you have. If none will fit, we explain the alternatives and what each one involves before you choose.
Children and pets during damper work
Damper work happens inside the fireplace, with tools, dust and loose parts close by. Keep children and pets out of the area until the job is done and the room is clean again.
We keep our work area tidy and the opening covered when we step away. If the job runs over more than one visit, the fireplace is left in a safe state between visits. We tell you whether it can be used in the meantime or should stay out of service.
Lines you will find on the damper estimate
- Plate re-hung on its pivots
- Seat check with the plate closed
- Notes on smoke chamber condition
- Workmanship warranty on completed damper work
Before you approve damper work
Is it safe to light a fire if the damper only opens halfway?
No. A plate that stops partway narrows the passage and tends to push smoke into the room. Leave the fireplace unused until the plate opens fully and the cause has been found and repaired.
How can I tell whether my damper is open or closed?
With the fire out, shine a flashlight up past the opening and move the control slowly. You should see the plate turn and stop. After a repair we show you the handle positions for open and closed.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo