My dad gave me his old free standing Grizzly stove (which I removed the pedestal and am trying to use it as an insert in my fireplace).
I called around to get this stove installed and I could not find anywhere that would install a stove that was not purchased through them. I finally found a reputable family stove business who came out and gave me an estimate, and this is what I ended up with (this is in Annapolis, MD by the way):
-Round Boot 8" (BOOT-R8) - $132.00
-LS825 25" x 8" Liner only - $ 689.00
-FOREVER FLEX KIT (CAP w/no screen no Windguard, 13 x13 no sag no leak top plate and appliance connector - $705.00
-Firebox Modifications (any alteration to existing firebox) - $325.00
-Wood Chimney Cleaning of a Wood burning Fireplace or stove - $175.00
-Wood Stove Instal... Wood Stove Install w/chimney system - $930.00
-Sales Tax (6%) - $91.56
TOTAL - $3047.56 - $95.00 site eval refund= $2952.56
So, my questions:
1. Is this overpriced? $3000 without including the stove!? Are they charging too much for parts? Labor? $325 extra to knock out the smoke wall? $1250 total labor?
2. How can I save money on this? Is the cleaning necessary (since they just going to run a liner up the dirty chimney)? Is there concern with going with a cheaper liner or Flex kit?
3. Anyone know of any company in MD that will install a stove not purchased through them (cheaper than $3000)?
I didn't expect it to cost this much, and we have a baby on the way, so I'm trying to determine if this is worth it.
Thank you.
I called around to get this stove installed and I could not find anywhere that would install a stove that was not purchased through them. I finally found a reputable family stove business who came out and gave me an estimate, and this is what I ended up with (this is in Annapolis, MD by the way):
-Round Boot 8" (BOOT-R8) - $132.00
-LS825 25" x 8" Liner only - $ 689.00
-FOREVER FLEX KIT (CAP w/no screen no Windguard, 13 x13 no sag no leak top plate and appliance connector - $705.00
-Firebox Modifications (any alteration to existing firebox) - $325.00
-Wood Chimney Cleaning of a Wood burning Fireplace or stove - $175.00
-Wood Stove Instal... Wood Stove Install w/chimney system - $930.00
-Sales Tax (6%) - $91.56
TOTAL - $3047.56 - $95.00 site eval refund= $2952.56
So, my questions:
1. Is this overpriced? $3000 without including the stove!? Are they charging too much for parts? Labor? $325 extra to knock out the smoke wall? $1250 total labor?
2. How can I save money on this? Is the cleaning necessary (since they just going to run a liner up the dirty chimney)? Is there concern with going with a cheaper liner or Flex kit?
3. Anyone know of any company in MD that will install a stove not purchased through them (cheaper than $3000)?
I didn't expect it to cost this much, and we have a baby on the way, so I'm trying to determine if this is worth it.
Thank you.