Top-sealing dampers fitted by local pros in Oakland
Seal the flue, keep the fireplace usable and know what you paid for. Written estimates and satisfaction guaranteed in Oakland.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
What we measure in Oakland before quoting a top damper
Part of the free damper inspection in Oakland, with no charge and no obligation.
- Condition of the tile rim where the frame will bond
- Clamp tension set and the seal checked from the roof
- Sweep before installation, if the flue needs it
- Roof access and protection of the roof surface
How our crew installs top dampers in Oakland
A closer look at the damper work our team does on fireplaces in Oakland.
Screens on a damper cap
Where a spark arrestor is installed on a masonry chimney, section R1003.9.2 of the Florida residential code sets its open area at no less than four times the flue outlet and limits its openings to between 3/8 and 1/2 inch, with access for cleaning.
If the damper assembly includes a screen, we check that it suits those rules and can be removed or opened for sweeping. A screen that cannot be cleaned becomes a problem the first time it clogs. A screen that clogs quickly is noted, so the yearly check includes it.
Sweeping before the damper goes on
A new damper bonds to the top of the tile, and the tile should be clean for that bond. A flue that has not been swept in a while may also hide cracks or deposits that change the plan.
Before quoting, we look down the flue and tell you whether a sweep belongs in the job. When it does, it is listed on its own line and done before the damper is installed. Sweeping and damper work can often be done on the same visit, which saves a trip.
Our 100% satisfaction guarantee
We want the damper to open when you release the handle, close firmly when you lock it and make sense to everyone in the house. If something about the installation is not right, tell us and we will make it right.
That promise comes from a family-owned business that depends on local word of mouth. It is backed by the written scope, so both of us know exactly what was agreed. A follow-up call after the first few fires is welcome, and so are any questions that come up.
Homes with two fireplaces
Two fireplaces mean two flues, often in the same chimney. Each flue that suits a top damper needs its own, with its own cable and handle in its own firebox.
We check both flues and both fireboxes and quote each damper separately, so you can do one or both. The handles are set up the same way in each fireplace to keep things simple. If only one fireplace suits a top damper, the other gets its own recommendation.
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Top damper questions from Oakland
Short answers from our damper team in Oakland. Call for anything not covered here.
Does a top damper replace my chimney cap?
It can, when the damper has a built-in cap and screen. Other models work alongside a separate cap. We tell you in writing what happens to your current cap.
Can you install it if animals are in the chimney now?
Not until the flue is clear. Animal removal is handled first as its own service, and the damper goes on once the flue is confirmed empty.
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