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Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
Look in the phone book for a chimney mason. Probably not a big deal to
repair, but you want to be sure the rest of the chimney is OK. .

Your chimney was likely in poor condition for a quick fix try a chimney
sweep, they can get the brick or whatrever out . Insurance will cover
fast damage but not long term detoriation.

investigate a new direct vent hot water heater, they vent thru the wall
and will probably be cheaper than rebuilding or lining your chimney

rebuilding chimneys cosat big bucks

The only thing venting to the chimney is the gas hot water heater. Not sure
what kind of shape the chimney was in
as it's a seventy y/o house that I'm rebuilding. What is fast damage? The
house is not in great condition and I
think the insurANCE comapny migfht start nosing around if they come to check
out the chimney.

Mike