When you need professional Fireplace & Damper Repair in Matthews, NC, Fisher Family Chimney Service delivers licensed, insured service backed by years of local experience. Our certified technicians use industry-leading equipment and proven methods to ensure your home or business receives thorough, reliable results every time.
Whether you're dealing with routine maintenance, an urgent repair, or a full system upgrade, we provide transparent pricing, detailed explanations, and workmanship you can trust. We proudly serve Matthews, NC and all surrounding neighborhoods with same-day availability when possible.
The damper is one of the most mechanically active components in your fireplace system, opening and closing repeatedly through years of use in a high-heat, corrosive environment. Over time, throat dampers corrode, warp, and fail to seal properly—allowing conditioned air to escape up the flue and cold outside air to pour into your living room. Fisher Family Chimney Service inspects, repairs, and replaces throat dampers and can also install top-mounted dampers, which seal at the chimney top with a rubber gasket for a far more airtight closure than traditional cast-iron throat dampers.
Beyond the damper, the firebox itself—the firebox floor, back wall, side walls, and the smoke shelf above—is subject to intense thermal stress and can develop cracked or spalled firebrick and deteriorated refractory mortar over time. Damaged refractory components allow excessive heat to reach the surrounding masonry or framing and can allow combustion gases to escape into the home. Our team repairs and replaces damaged firebrick and refractory panels using appropriate high-temperature refractory mortar and materials to restore a safe, functional firebox.
If your fireplace smokes into the room, has visible cracks in the firebox walls, a damper that won't open or close properly, or drafts that persist even with the damper closed, call Fisher Family Chimney Service. We'll diagnose the cause and provide straightforward repair options to get your fireplace working safely again.
- Licensed and fully insured technicians
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- Same-day and emergency service available
- Commercial and residential expertise
- Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
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Common Questions
What is a top-mounted damper and is it better than a throat damper?
A top-mounted damper installs at the very top of the chimney stack and closes with a rubber gasket seal, providing much better air sealing than traditional cast-iron throat dampers. It also acts as a chimney cap, keeping rain and animals out. Many homeowners find it significantly reduces energy loss through the chimney when the fireplace is not in use.
Can I use my fireplace if the firebrick is cracked?
It is not recommended. Cracks in firebrick or refractory panels allow heat to reach the surrounding masonry structure and potentially nearby combustibles at dangerous levels. You should have the damage evaluated by a professional before using the fireplace to determine whether the cracks are superficial or a structural safety concern.
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