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KevinF
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Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:04 pm Post subject: Chimney problem |
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Just had a chimney cleaner/inspector come by and he said that they need to rebuild 2/3 of it. It does look like it is in bad shape, but he said it is $12500 to do the work. Does anyone know about chimnies or know a good chimney company they trust?
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Skipschnit Herr Pyramid Dictator!
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Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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That does seem a bit excessive. A good mason should be able to help you out, but it will be a costly endeavor. Hope you don't have a historical house or it would be a nightmare to fix. Check out Blue Book on the Internet and cold call contractors to get prices. _________________ Thanks,
Ben J.
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KevinF
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Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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I live in a townhouse in Reston, built in 1970. I'm pretty sure it is the original chimney and the previous owner never maintained it. _________________ Warhammer 40K 7th edition games (W-D-L):
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AshleyE
Joined: 18 Apr 2011 Posts: 339 Location: Fairfax, VA
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Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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A few years ago, my parents had their *entire* chimney replaced for $5,000. Definitely call someone else. Probably a good idea to call several. _________________ Chickhammer
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elphilo Questing knight
Joined: 09 Aug 2012 Posts: 788 Location: Centreville
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Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:11 am Post subject: |
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Oof, my chimney is in rough shape and this post is scaring me
Yeah I would definitely call around. I don't know if general contractors can do it, but I would find out and try some of them as well. _________________ My Blog |
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Davall Nerd Rager!
Joined: 29 Nov 2010 Posts: 1925
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Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:19 am Post subject: |
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Always get at least 3 estimates. Yes it's annoying, but can save you a ton.
Tree removal: $500-$2700 for same job
Roof replacement: $8000- $14000 same job
Heat Pump installation :$5500- $10000 same job, comparable unit (and massive difference in the warranty)
Those are three of our more recent experiences with the variance in charges you can have. Just because you live in Fairfax/Loudon county, people act like you are made of money _________________ Tone on the internet can be a bitch. Honest, I am not Nerd Raging. Well, maybe not. |
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Skipschnit Herr Pyramid Dictator!
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Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:10 am Post subject: |
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I agree. I do construction estimating as a living and anywhere in Northern Virginia contractors charge a premium. Not due to the average income, but because of the expense getting to any job in Northern Virginia. There is typically a 20% increase due to the higher tax on product, the business license for each Town/County, and the lost time due to traffic. Remember that you will more than likely need a permit from Fairfax County to repair your chimney and the Fire Marshall may also have to inspect the finished product.
To save money, stay away from a General Contractor. You will pay a lot more for the same work. Go straight to the source and find a Class A licensed and insured Contractor. I'm assuming that this is a brick chimney? If so, all you need is the Flume liner, brick, mortar, roof flashing, maybe some shingles, and chimney grout. You may want to look into buying the materials yourself to save money and pay the Contractor's labor rate. This saves you a 10-20% mark up on materials. If you needed pipe, dirt, stone, concrete, asphalt...I could help you....once you get into the building, I'm lost. _________________ Thanks,
Ben J.
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KevinF
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Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:21 am Post subject: |
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@Davall - I got the same thing for tree removal. $2000 from the first place and $50 from the next.
@Skip - It is a brick chimney. Next time you were planning to come to GPC for a game, we can play at my place. I'll make some chili and we can look at my chimney.
I'll call around and get a couple more companies to come out. _________________ Warhammer 40K 7th edition games (W-D-L):
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