I posted a while back and have decided to install a Quad 7100 fireplace. I, like many of you, live in an outlying area and none of the dealers will install 40 miles from there store. I have not yet offered a premium rate but may ask.
The insurance company is fine with installing the unit as long as the flu is UL rated (no problem) and the setup is professionally installed by a licensed and insured installer. I may be able to get a carpenter to install but seems a bit out of a carpenters skillset with the chimney, fresh air connections etc.. I could be wrong. None-the-less, I could see the cost surmounting if I hire a contractor.
Has anyone run into this issue? Any one hired a contractor to perform the work? I would do it myself but the insurance company will not allow. I wonder if I could do the work and pay a contractor/dealer to inspect and draft a letter of approval/acceptance?
The insurance company is fine with installing the unit as long as the flu is UL rated (no problem) and the setup is professionally installed by a licensed and insured installer. I may be able to get a carpenter to install but seems a bit out of a carpenters skillset with the chimney, fresh air connections etc.. I could be wrong. None-the-less, I could see the cost surmounting if I hire a contractor.
Has anyone run into this issue? Any one hired a contractor to perform the work? I would do it myself but the insurance company will not allow. I wonder if I could do the work and pay a contractor/dealer to inspect and draft a letter of approval/acceptance?