D. Gerasimatos wrote:
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D. Gerasimatos wrote:
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The estimate is for rebuilding 16 layers (courses) of brick. Does
that appear to be high, or is it still in the ballpark for
Massachusetts?


It depends on the chimney, but I got a quote to rebuild my entire chimney
using the existing bricks (about 20 feet high) for $4000 here in CA.


Dimitri

And a lot depends on what "rebuilding" means, which could vary from one
quote to another, even with ethical contractors. It could be
anything from total tear down and rebuild to repointing. I'd make sure
there is clarity in the contract before signing.


Well, rebuilding means rebuilding. Repointing means repointing. It my
case, it meant tearing the chimney down, cleaning the mortar off of the
bricks, and rebuilding it. For repointing, the quote was $750.


Dimitri


My point was that "rebuilding", by itself, is not a clear term. But
I guess you'd rather let a judge decide that instead of having it
spelled out clearly upfront as to exactly the scope of the work and
materials involved.


Here are two contracts:

A
Rebuild chimney $XXXXX


B
Rebuild chimney $XXXXX to include:
Take down old chimney to foundation
Replace with new chimney using new grade NW brick and 8" clay liner
Replace all flashing and any roofing material as required to
complete job
Install new chimney cap
Cleanup and remove all debris


If something isn't done right, which contract would you rather be
holding?