Looking to install a fireplace insert + SS flue liner and live in Boston area. Does anyone have recommendations of reputable companies to work with?
Recommendations for fireplace insert + SS flue liner in Boston area?
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NoGoodAtScreenNames
Feeling the Heat
I’d recommend using a certified sweep to install instead of using whatever store you buy from.
I use SweepNMan every couple of years for a cleaning and once over look. They are probably a little more expensive for some things but everyone I’ve dealt with has always been good and honest.
https://sweepnman.com/chimney-fireplace-services/
I use SweepNMan every couple of years for a cleaning and once over look. They are probably a little more expensive for some things but everyone I’ve dealt with has always been good and honest.
https://sweepnman.com/chimney-fireplace-services/
Thanks for advice. The quote I referenced in my other post ($8,000 for installation of SS liner including 1/2" foil faced insulation blanket + stainless armor mesh + an additional $1,600 for removal + disposal of clay flue tiles for 30' of chimney ) is actually from Sweepnman (they cleaned my flues right after I bought house) and I'm looking for other quotes. I think a lot of the places that sell wood burning inserts around here outsource installation to chimney sweep companies.
Ctwoodtick
Minister of Fire
Although that quote was pretty high, it is good that the company was talking about insulating the liners and what not. Keep in mind that’s basically the standard way of installing properly. If you hear from other companies that insulation is not needed, they Would be incorrect.
Well no, many stove shops outsource to "installers" who do the absolute minimum they can get away with to keep price and time on the job to a minimum. Many of them will schedule 2 or 3 installs in a day.
Good to know. I think it's a mixed bag around here. One stove shop I just called said they use Sweepnman (the sweep I got original quote from) for installs and the second one I called was more along the lines of what you were talking about - use "installers" that don't work for a specific company they're willing to reference by name, etc.
NoGoodAtScreenNames
Feeling the Heat
Yeah I can see why you would be looking around for quotes. I also have used Safe Chimneys to do a new chimney cap. They were good, but SweepNMan was a little more local for me. If / when I need to do any work, they would be on the list as well. I didn’t mention them before because it was a few years ago and I forgot their name.
(broken link removed to https://www.safechimneys.net/contact-us.html)
Bad LP
Minister of Fire
Bad LP
Minister of Fire
I know a former BI who worked there. I'll ask him.
I sadly lost the contact info of a sweep that worked part time for an oil company who was also a FT firefighter in Medford. Super nice guy.
is there not a difference depending on internal chimney vs external chimney? my understanding is insulated is need on external chimneys because of the exposure to cold.
It's more based on clearance requirements for the masonry chimney. 2" interior and 1" exterior. It's uncommon to see these honored, especially in older houses. An exterior chimney will definitely benefit more from an insulated liner. It helps keep the flue gases hotter which improves draft and can reduce creosote buildup.
Just make sure to inspect the work. I had a CSIA certified sweep company do mine and it was subpar... Had to ask them to come back to fix the job. Still wasn't ideal but I'm satisfied enough.
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