$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

$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
 

If they are matching the old brick it could be very expensive. if they
are reusing the old brick then cleaning it can be a real pain.

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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?

Thanks.
H

$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
 

They will be using new brick.

HS


On 9 Sep 2006 05:26:25 -0700, wrote:

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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?

Thanks.
H

$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
 

Is it a wporking chimney and are you getting it relined? Or if gas
furnace only stainless liner?

If its that bad on top other parts are probably detoriated:(

$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
 

On Sat, 09 Sep 2006 11:56:15 GMT, 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?

Thanks.
H


Not being a comrad of the People Republic of Massachusetts, the only
advice I can offer, get more than one estimate for comparisons. Only
use licensed, insured contractors, and always check with the BBB for
pluses and minuses of a contractor. Also, have in writing only
'legal' workers will be used.

On a personal note, I watch how people behave. Do they use safety
equipment, even as simple as glasses? etc....

Good luck,

tom

$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
 

wrote in message
...
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

In a normal part of the Commie-wealth or in the heart land of Boston?

Seriously, more rural or urban makes a really big difference. So does the
height and the amount of scaffolding needed to safely perform the work.

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$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
 

It is on a working chimney, but no relining is taking place. What I
have are falling bricks at this point.

On 9 Sep 2006 06:16:12 -0700, "
wrote:

Is it a wporking chimney and are you getting it relined? Or if gas
furnace only stainless liner?

If its that bad on top other parts are probably detoriated:(

$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
 

It's actually in a rural area in the central part of the state.

On Sun, 10 Sep 2006 21:31:56 -0400, "Colbyt"
wrote:


wrote in message
...
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

In a normal part of the Commie-wealth or in the heart land of Boston?

Seriously, more rural or urban makes a really big difference. So does the
height and the amount of scaffolding needed to safely perform the work.

--
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One picture can be worth a 1000 words.
Post yours at www.ImageGenie.net for FREE.

$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
 

Check that---I just read the estimate--
"insert new top section of clay liners -- 1 8x8 2 8x12"

H

On Tue, 12 Sep 2006 01:34:17 GMT, wrote:

It is on a working chimney, but no relining is taking place. What I
have are falling bricks at this point.

On 9 Sep 2006 06:16:12 -0700, "
wrote:

Is it a wporking chimney and are you getting it relined? Or if gas
furnace only stainless liner?

If its that bad on top other parts are probably detoriated:(

$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
 

has this chimney been camera inspected?

many older chimneys are a safety hazard detoriated inside

$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
 

This might be completely unrelated but I thought I'd share my two cents.

About two years ago I had my chimney inspected and scoped. They found
some structural problems at the top. The cheapest thing we came up with
was to have a stainless liner installed and a brick man came out and
re-secured the bricks at the top and re-pointed the joints. All said and
told $1,600 in Indiana. The liner install with stuff was $750.

No scaffolding and 30 feet of chimney.

I use this with a wood stove and it draws GREAT. Gets real warm and my
furnace run time was reduced so much that now I pay rent on my propane
tank. (If I do not buy a minimum amount of propane I have to pay tank rent).

Like I said, just my two cents.

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?

Thanks.
H

$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?
 

That's helpful. I appreciate your input. It's something else to
consider.

HS

On Sat, 16 Sep 2006 10:17:44 -0400, Fred Wilson
wrote:

This might be completely unrelated but I thought I'd share my two cents.

About two years ago I had my chimney inspected and scoped. They found
some structural problems at the top. The cheapest thing we came up with
was to have a stainless liner installed and a brick man came out and
re-secured the bricks at the top and re-pointed the joints. All said and
told $1,600 in Indiana. The liner install with stuff was $750.

No scaffolding and 30 feet of chimney.

I use this with a wood stove and it draws GREAT. Gets real warm and my
furnace run time was reduced so much that now I pay rent on my propane
tank. (If I do not buy a minimum amount of propane I have to pay tank rent).

Like I said, just my two cents.

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?

Thanks.
H