What's Included
Damper problems we solve for Longwood homes
A plate bent out of shape by heat
Hot fires can bow a damper plate a little at a time. A warped plate catches on the frame, stops short of opening, or leaves a gap when closed. Minor distortion can sometimes be corrected, but a plate that has twisted badly is normally replaced with one cut to fit the existing frame.
The frame is measured before a new plate is recommended, so the replacement actually seats. Homeowners in Longwood get the measurements, the options and the price in writing, with our 100% satisfaction guarantee behind them.
A new plate in the original frame
When the frame is sound but the plate is warped or rusted thin, a replacement plate cut to the frame can restore the damper without disturbing the masonry around it. The old plate comes out, the frame is cleaned, and the new plate is hung and adjusted until it opens fully and closes flat.
This is usually the least disruptive fix for a failed plate, and we say so when it applies to your Longwood fireplace. Our damper pros quote it with no hidden fees, and our 100% satisfaction guarantee covers the job.
A plate that creeps shut during a fire
Should the damper close by itself while the fire is burning, smoke pushes into the room. Worn notches on a poker handle, a slipping gear on a rotary control or a pivot bent out of line can all let the plate drift. The fix restores a positive hold at the open position.
Until then, keep the fireplace out of use. Our local damper specialists find the cause during a free inspection and confirm the plate holds open before the next fire in your Longwood home.
Finding where the rust came from
A damper rusts because water reaches it. Rain falling straight down a flue with no cap, or water entering higher in the chimney and running down the inside, lands on the plate. Replacing the damper without stopping the water only resets the clock on the new parts.
We look for the water path during the damper inspection and tell you if a chimney cap replacement or other work would protect them. You decide what to do in Longwood, with every item priced separately and upfront.
Our free damper inspection, item by item
We ask what the handle does, then work it through its full travel. We check the plate for warping, the seat and frame for rust and cracks, the pivots for wear and the control linkage end to end. We also look at anything resting on the plate and at how the damper sits in the throat.
You get a plain explanation of what failed, what the options are and what each costs. There is no pressure to book, and in Longwood the work is 10% off when you decide within 72 hours of the inspection.
