On 7/29/2013 12:20 AM, wrote:
Hi,
I know my chimney needs repair, but every time the chimney sweep guys come to clean the flue, they tell me something different (I need "Chimney Saver" coating, or I need a "Crown Seal" or something costing $300+ labor) and I fear being scammed.
Can you take a look at these photos? All opinions welcome.

I'm not beyond a DIY project, but it's kind of high and not too comfortable on ladder for extended duration.

Thanks!

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/a...psbf851051.jpg
http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/a...pse5d0c0d1.jpg
http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps02c2565b.jpg
http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/a...pscf5fd75f.jpg


I had something like this done a few years ago when chimney guy was
doing other work. Coating was something I could have done myself but at
my age, roof climbing is a thing of the past. My chimney top was in
worse shape than yours.

Can't recall price but it was part of their doing something else and not
a separate trip. As part of other work, it did not cost that much.