Liner Cost

[RichardA]

I had a couple guys out to quote me on a complete liner after a bad experience. After being told that the parts are about $770 and that its a 3 to 5 hour job including cleaning, I was given quotes of $2995 and $3200. Now I own my own company, and understand all the cost related to running a business, so I am a bit shocked that I am being quoted labor rates that are more that my Attorney charges.

My install is very simple. 31' masonry chimney with a wood stove in the opening. The installer is quote a 6" insulated, 1 piece liner with a T connection at the stove. He is torching one section of the flu out and taking out maybe two bricks.

Do these prices sound like price gouging, or is this a competitive quote??

 

[terwin1]

I thought liners were only shipped in 25' sections? maybe that's just if you order it online and do it yourself. if that is true though I would think there would be a union of sorts somewhere in there so it wouldn't be all 1 piece. probably not a big deal though. from the reading ive been doing on here that seems steep. I just joined about a month ago. been poking around reading for better part of year to prepare for my install. went in last weekend.

 

[begreen]

Liner can be much longer. Depending on the supplier, liner comes in 5 ft increments from 5' to 50'. This is Rockford's selection for Rock-Flex 316Ti .006 Stainless Steel Chimney Liners. Heavy Flex may have less options, but usually have at least 25-35'.



RichardA, did they specify the weight or wall thickness of the liner? Were there problems or a very hard roof to work off of?

 

[RichardA]

I thought liners were only shipped in 25' sections? maybe that's just if you order it online and do it yourself. if that is true though I would think there would be a union of sorts somewhere in there so it wouldn't be all 1 piece. probably not a big deal though. from the reading ive been doing on here that seems steep. I just joined about a month ago. been poking around reading for better part of year to prepare for my install. went in last weekend.

I just had an install done two weeks ago and it was very sloppy and unprofessional. I am on the right track now, but could have saved myself a lot of heartache had I got on here first and started asking questions. Everyone here has been very helpful.

 

[terwin1]

for some reason I swear when I was shopping I read they wouldn't ship more than 25'. sorry for any misinformation. i'll see if I can dig it up tomorrow. maybe it was just one place or something.

 

[RichardA]

Liner can be much longer. Depending on the supplier, liner comes in 5 ft increments from 5' to 50'. This is Rockford's selection for Rock-Flex 316Ti .006 Stainless Steel Chimney Liners. Heavy Flex may have less options, but usually have at least 25-35'.

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RichardA, did they specify the weight or wall thickness of the liner? Were there problems or a very hard roof to work off of?

No, neither specified the weight or thickness, but I am wondering if Homesaver liners come with these options?

 

[begreen]

No, neither specified the weight or thickness, but I am wondering if Homesaver liners come with these options?

Northline Express sells Homesaver UltraPro liners in 15-35' lengths.

 

[bholler]

for some reason I swear when I was shopping I read they wouldn't ship more than 25'. sorry for any misinformation. i'll see if I can dig it up tomorrow. maybe it was just one place or something.

We get 150' rolls of liner in.

 

[RichardA]

Northline Express sells Homesaver UltraPro liners in 15-35' lengths.

I found them to 50' on eFireplace.com, but someone asked what gauge, and that I am not sure of.

 

[begreen]

According to Homesavers the Ultra-Pro is .005.
http://www.homesaver.com/content/homesaver_liner/homesaver_challenge.aspx

 

[bholler]

According to Homesavers the Ultra-Pro is .005.

They also have a heavy wall and a mid weight liner as well.

 

[mellow]

31ft is pretty tall, without seeing the entire thing we are guessing but they might be having to rent a bucket lift to do the install which will raise the price.

 

[ccmac]

I think the price is too much.....like way too much! I realize I do not have all the details but that seems waaaay high. Typically the labor is about equal to the parts price. So if that were the case then approx $1600 for the parts and labor.

Also you have to know what they are installing. It needs to be quality, this is a very serious safety concern. Get another quote. I live in West Central Indiana, if I lived near you I'd come do that job myself. I really don't like people taking advantage of others. Get us up to date on the details as they come in.

 

[bholler]

I think the price is too much.....like way too much! I realize I do not have all the details but that seems waaaay high. Typically the labor is about equal to the parts price. So if that were the case then approx $1600 for the parts and labor.

Also you have to know what they are installing. It needs to be quality, this is a very serious safety concern. Get another quote. I live in West Central Indiana, if I lived near you I'd come do that job myself. I really don't like people taking advantage of others. Get us up to date on the details as they come in.

I agree it is high but $770 for 30' of insulated liner with all the components sounds really low to me. We would be in the $2200 to $2500 range but we would be using heavy wall.

 

[terwin1]

I knew I saw it somewhere. must be something about shipping ovalized?