Is this an average?

[sequoia]

local dealer tells me it will cost $1800 to install my BK PRINCESS stove in my mobile home. Straight pipe 13 feet total with bracing. what do you think? price is average, price is high , good price?

 

[begreen]

Depends on what the quote includes. Double-wall connector? Outdoor air kit? Hearth pad? Special flashing? Bolting down stove? If the quote includes all of the above with quality pipe then it is not too bad.

 

[kuma.jason]

Depnds on what the quote includes. Double-wall connector? Outdoor air kit? Hearth pad? Special flashing? Bolting down stove? If the quote includes all of the above with quality pipe then it is not too bad.

+1 on this. In N Idaho, all of this for $1800 is a bargain. We routinely see just chimney parts and labor costing around $1800, Hearth pad and permit would be on top of that.

Ask for an itemized bid. A single line item bid for an install could leave you in the dark until the job is done!

Best of luck,
Jason

 

[sequoia]

I'm building my own pad. They install the stove and air kit with double wall pipe ( about 5 ft.) and two 4ft. Section of chimney with bracing. All the flashing.

If that sounds fair then I won't suffer any longer from the shock.

 

[kuma.jason]

If it's good quality pipe then I'd say you're getting a fair price and you shouldn't sweat it.

 

[sequoia]

I appreciate all the feed back and experience from knowledgable people. I'll pass this on to my wife as I'm sure will ease her mind as well.

Thanks,

Tom

 

[sequoia]

I've learned now that the brand of pipe and chimney, cap etc. is Excel.
I understand that is quality material. So I feel even better about the price.

 

[Niko]

Do it yourself and put 1800 in your pocket. 2 guys you and a friend 8 hrs and your done. Thats if your comfortable cutting and measuring.

 

[Grisu]

He would only save $800, maybe. The rest is for pipe and other materials. With the OAK also in there, I actually think that's a pretty good price for the install.

 

[sequoia]

For insurance purposes I have to have it installed professionally by someone certified.