A top sealing damper fitted to your chimney in Kings Ferry

Throat damper rusted or leaking in Kings Ferry? We fit a gasketed damper at the top of the flue after a free inspection.

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Local pros who fit chimney top dampers in Kings Ferry

Locally owned in Jacksonville
Family owned and operated
100% satisfaction guaranteed
Free inspection and estimate
Same-day service available
10% off any service

Existing top dampers are serviced with the maker's own parts.

Free inspection and estimateYour flue tile in Kings Ferry is measured and the crown checked on a free visit before any damper is ordered.
Upfront pricing, no hidden feesThe model, the handle position and any tile or crown work are priced in writing up front.
100% satisfaction guaranteedIf the lid does not seal or open the way we showed you, we return and adjust it.

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Planning a damper with other chimney work

Fitting a damper at the top involves the crown, the flue tile, the throat and the firebox, so it pairs naturally with crown repair, tile repair, a sweep or throat damper removal. Doing them in the right order avoids fitting the damper twice. It also means the roof and the firebox are each disturbed once.

Mention any other chimney plans on your call to (904) 920-5495; the Kings Ferry estimate then puts the jobs in order, one priced line each.

Kings Ferry falls within Nassau County. Kings Ferry is an inland community.

What our crew fits and fixes at the flue top in Kings Ferry

Cables run clean from lid to firebox
Bent lids straightened or replaced
Every flue identified before any fitting
Your Kings Ferry chimney's tile and crown checked first

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How our crew fits a top damper in Kings Ferry

Tile measured on the roof
The flue tile's outside size, height and rim are checked on a free visit, with the crown around it.
Model ordered to fit
The damper is chosen from the maker's size chart for your tile and approved on the estimate first.
Frame set, cable run
The frame is set in the maker's adhesive, the old plate made safe and the cable run to the handle.
Adjusted and demonstrated
The lid is adjusted to seal, and you try the handle before we leave, with the cure time written down.

Standard models inland in Kings Ferry

Away from the coast, the standard top damper models fit standard fireplace flue tiles in Kings Ferry, and salt resistance is not the deciding factor. Fit and size are.

We choose the model from the tile measurement and the maker's size chart.

10% off any service booked within 72 hours of inspection

Two quotes for a top damper? You have 72 hours to compare them and still take 10% off.

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How much tile must stand above the crown

The frame of a top damper needs a certain height of flue tile standing above the crown to seat and bond properly, and each maker states its minimum. A tile that stops flush with the crown, or only just above it, may not give the frame enough to grip.

When the tile is too short, the options depend on the model: an extension piece, a different mounting style or a crown adjustment. We check the height before ordering, so the damper is not bought for a tile it cannot fit. Measuring that height takes a tape and a minute on the roof, and it settles whether the model will seat at all.

Repairing the crown before the damper

The crown around the flue tile keeps water out of the chimney and supports the tile the damper sits on. A crown that is cracked or pulling away from the tile lets water in beside the damper and loosens the tile over time.

Crown repair is priced ahead of the damper when the crown needs it. The crown's joint with the flue tile is left as a flexible bond break, as R1003.9.1 calls for, so the tile and damper can move with heat. If the crown is recast, the damper waits until the crown has cured enough to work on.

What the damper estimate lists

Our estimate for a top damper names the model and its size, the tile measurement it is based on, what happens to the old throat damper, the handle position, and any crown or tile repair needed first. Each is priced on its own line.

The damper's cure time and the date it can be used go on the ticket after installation. If the day brings a surprise, such as a cracked tile hidden under the old frame, you see it before we continue. The old throat damper's condition is described too, so you can see why it is being replaced.

What we check before fitting a top damper in Kings Ferry

Decorative gas appliance in the firebox checked for conflicts
Round flue or liner top matched with the maker's adapter
Walk-through on opening, closing and locking the lid
Make, model and flue size written down for your records

Before the damper is ordered

Do I still need a chimney cap?

On a single fireplace flue, the open lid sheds rain like a cap, so one may not be needed. Other flues, or a wish for a spark screen, can still call for one, and we explain it on the estimate.

Can a top damper go on any chimney?

It needs a masonry fireplace flue with a sound tile standing high enough above the crown. Flues for other appliances and listed metal chimneys are handled differently, and we tell you which applies.