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Rossen Reports: Are chimney techs charging you for unnecessary repairs?

Post in 'The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces' started by Treacherous, Oct 12, 2012.

  1. Treacherous Minister of Fire

    joined: May 13, 2010
    745 posts
    WA state
    Treacherous, Oct 12, 2012
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  2. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,118 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    Unfortunately there are bad apples in any industry. Back when I was working in the trades I saw serious overselling by some sleezy plumbers and electricians, much more than I cared for.
    begreen, Oct 12, 2012
    #2

  3. BrowningBAR Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    7,103 posts
    Doylestown, PA
    The I can not speak highly enough for the chimney guy I used for all three installs. Great guy and it made my process a lot easier.

    Pretty sure he thinks I'm insane, though.
    BrowningBAR, Oct 12, 2012
    #3

  4. Joful Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 7, 2012
    2,614 posts
    Philadelphia
    Anyone who spent their summer at hearth.com heard the story of one inspector / installer that tried to take me for $9500, based on a flat-out lie. I caught him in it, and have good written evidence of the stunt he tried to pull. I haven't yet decided what I should do with that info, though. I wouldn't put some underhanded retaliation beyond this company, should I report them for impropriety.
    Joful, Oct 12, 2012
    #4

  5. CT-Mike Feeling the Heat

    joined: Mar 22, 2008
    496 posts
    New England
    I think you should definitely report them to your state consumer protection agency to protect the next person down the line.
    CT-Mike, Oct 12, 2012
    #5

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