Hi Folks,
We plan to install a wood stove this fall, and just got our first estimate for chimney installation. The install will go through a basement wall and up about 28'. There isn't anything that I can see particularly challenging about the install, but the quote came back at just a shade over $6K. This was a bit surprising, and I'm just wondering if that is roughly what we should expect or if we should keep shopping. The chimney liner (SS) alone was quoted at ~$120/ft. I know I can order it online for $60/ft or less, but am not sure if there are factors that I'm not considering in the pipe selection.
The labor line item wasn't bad for a days effort by a small crew, but I have a feeling that the margin on the supplies is making up for it.
Anyone do these DIY? I wouldn't have any issues with getting the structure built, it's just one of those things that I wouldn't want to screw up...if you know what i mean.
Thanks.
We plan to install a wood stove this fall, and just got our first estimate for chimney installation. The install will go through a basement wall and up about 28'. There isn't anything that I can see particularly challenging about the install, but the quote came back at just a shade over $6K. This was a bit surprising, and I'm just wondering if that is roughly what we should expect or if we should keep shopping. The chimney liner (SS) alone was quoted at ~$120/ft. I know I can order it online for $60/ft or less, but am not sure if there are factors that I'm not considering in the pipe selection.
The labor line item wasn't bad for a days effort by a small crew, but I have a feeling that the margin on the supplies is making up for it.
Anyone do these DIY? I wouldn't have any issues with getting the structure built, it's just one of those things that I wouldn't want to screw up...if you know what i mean.
Thanks.