Brick a fireplace

The price sounds reasonable.

I would not try DIY if it is inside and something people will see often and up close. I did a few brick columns for my fence a few years ago. Those are outside and aren't subject to close-up scrutiny (good thing!). Actually each one got better but it was embarrassing that I was taking over a day to make three little posts (about one cube of bricks total) and across the street some "real" masons were laying a whole wall of a house in less time!

-Richard

P.S. Are you remodeling before you get married to make for a better place for your spouse, or because you may not be in control after marriage? ;-)

Price sound fair.

As for DIY, it is not so much difficult, but a skill that can take time to muster. Just like a Rembrandt painting is just a collection of brush strokes that anyone can do. I know "how" to lay brick, but getting the hands to do what the brains knows to be done does not always work. When you look at a multi-story brick building that is perfectly plumb and level, you have to admire the skill involved.