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$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
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? Thanks. H |
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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 |
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D. Gerasimatos wrote: In article , wrote: 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. |
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wrote: D. Gerasimatos wrote: In article , wrote: 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 |
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D. Gerasimatos wrote: In article . com, wrote: D. Gerasimatos wrote: In article , wrote: 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? |
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On Tue, 12 Sep 2006 01:38:48 GMT, someone wrote:
How about -tear down 16 layers courses of chimney and rebuild -pour new crown -insert new top section of clay liners And a lot would depend on how high up this is, how easy or hard is it to get to, what is around it that there is risk of damage to, etc. Like a chimney on the end of a shallow roof pich ranch, where they could drive their trucks right up to that end of the house and not have to go very high up, is a hole different kettle of chowder than a chimney between the 2 and 3 story sections of a steep roofed colonial where the snotty homeowner has all kinds of special planting and won't let anyone drive on his lawn and is concerned with roof damage so the scaffolding is fancy schmancy and etc. etc. So WHAT ARE THE ESTIMATES FROM THE OTHER CONTRACTORS? Tha will tell you if this one is high low or in the middle. Reply to NG only - this e.mail address goes to a kill file. |
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