$2,500 reasonable for chimney repair?

[hs]

The estimate is for rebuilding 16 layers (courses) of brick. Does that appear to be high, or is it still in the ballpark for Massachusetts?

Thanks. H

[Tom The Great]

Not being a comrad of the People Republic of Massachusetts, the only advice I can offer, get more than one estimate for comparisons. Only use licensed, insured contractors, and always check with the BBB for pluses and minuses of a contractor. Also, have in writing only 'legal' workers will be used.

On a personal note, I watch how people behave. Do they use safety equipment, even as simple as glasses? etc....

Good luck,

tom

[Colbyt]

In a normal part of the Commie-wealth or in the heart land of Boston?

Seriously, more rural or urban makes a really big difference. So does the height and the amount of scaffolding needed to safely perform the work.

[hs]

[hallerb]

has this chimney been camera inspected?

many older chimneys are a safety hazard detoriated inside

[Fred Wilson]

This might be completely unrelated but I thought I'd share my two cents.

About two years ago I had my chimney inspected and scoped. They found some structural problems at the top. The cheapest thing we came up with was to have a stainless liner installed and a brick man came out and re-secured the bricks at the top and re-pointed the joints. All said and told $1,600 in Indiana. The liner install with stuff was $750.

No scaffolding and 30 feet of chimney.

I use this with a wood stove and it draws GREAT. Gets real warm and my furnace run time was reduced so much that now I pay rent on my propane tank. (If I do not buy a minimum amount of propane I have to pay tank rent).

Like I said, just my two cents.

snipped-for-privacy@veriz> The estimate is for rebuilding 16 layers (courses) of brick. Does

[hs]

That's helpful. I appreciate your input. It's something else to consider.

HS