Fireplace damper replacement for Lighthouse Point homes
From a snapped handle to a new frame, damper work in Lighthouse Point is priced before it starts.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Damper trouble that shows at the handle
- Rattling above the fireplace on windy days
- Crank turns without moving the plate
- Insects getting in through the fireplace
- No damper visible above the opening
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Throat damper repair for homes in Lighthouse Point
What the building code expects of a damper
The Florida Building Code's fireplace section asks that a masonry fireplace carry a damper made of ferrous metal. It also asks that the damper be operable from the room that holds the fireplace. That second point is easy to overlook. A plate that can only be moved by reaching into the throat no longer meets it.
We use that standard as the test for a repair. If the control works from the room and the plate travels fully, the damper is doing its job. If either fails, we explain which part is at fault and what repair would restore control from the room.
A damper question when you buy a home
A new home can come with a fireplace nobody has used for a while. The damper may work perfectly, or it may be rusted in place. The seller may not know either way, and a quick look at the handle will not settle it.
Ask for any manuals or records that came with the fireplace. Before you plan a fire, try the control gently and see whether the plate moves. If it does not, or you cannot tell, the free inspection covers the damper, and the estimate lists anything it needs.
Upfront pricing for damper jobs
Damper repairs range from a simple cleaning to a new assembly set in the masonry. The price depends on which part failed and how much access the work needs. You see that price before any work begins.
Our pricing is upfront, with no hidden fees added at the end. If a part must be ordered, its cost is on the estimate. If access turns out harder than expected, we explain the change and wait for your approval. The written estimate is free, as is the inspection behind it.
What to tell us about your damper when you call
Describe what the damper does when you try it. Say whether the handle moves freely, sticks or will not move, and whether the plate stays put, drops or rattles. Mention whether the fireplace is masonry or a factory-built unit, if you know.
Those details help us plan the visit and bring the right tools. For a factory-built unit, the model information from the label is useful too. You do not need to open anything or reach into the throat. A plain description of the symptoms is enough to start.
What your free damper inspection covers
- Plate, frame and pivot condition check
- Throat measurement for a replacement damper
- Notes on smoke chamber condition
- Nesting material cleared from the plate
Before you approve damper work
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.
Could the damper be why my room smells of old smoke?
It can be one reason. A plate that does not close lets air drift down the flue and carry the smell of old deposits with it. We check the seal and the deposits and explain whether the damper is the cause.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo