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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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$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
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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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$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
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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$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
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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