I recently got a quote for a full relining of my masonry chimney. My chimney is about 25 feet high and (unfortunately) on an outside-facing wall; in fact, 15+ feet of the chimney is "open" on all four sides, meaning it protrudes through the roof for that distance with no interior wall to help insulate. The sweep I'm planning to hire (good reputation and best price) quoted me $1,725 for the job and wrote the following in the work proposal: "install a 6 inch 316 TI stainless steel liner for a direct hook to a woodstove. Lifetime warranty. All materials to meet U. L. codes. Liner is made of a 316 TI alloy. Will concrete top 12 inches of chimney to hold liner to prevent moisture from seeping in chimney. Total length will be lined with stainless steel 316 TI alloy. Will install top plate, top clamps, stainless steel tee."
I spoke with the sweep to clarify a few things, including that he will insulate the liner and that he will install a tee with a cleanout. He is not planning to use a metal plate to seal the place where the damper will be removed, and will instead stick insulation there. (I'm going to fabricate and install my own plate.) He also said something about possibly having to remove a course of bricks to get the liner through the damper area.
All of this said, does this all sound about right to you experts out there? I know there are those who will recommend doing the work myself; however, my chimney is anything but easy to access and there's no way I'm going to the top of the chimney to do the job. The other quote I got was for about $1,000 more for basically the same job. Thanks!
I spoke with the sweep to clarify a few things, including that he will insulate the liner and that he will install a tee with a cleanout. He is not planning to use a metal plate to seal the place where the damper will be removed, and will instead stick insulation there. (I'm going to fabricate and install my own plate.) He also said something about possibly having to remove a course of bricks to get the liner through the damper area.
All of this said, does this all sound about right to you experts out there? I know there are those who will recommend doing the work myself; however, my chimney is anything but easy to access and there's no way I'm going to the top of the chimney to do the job. The other quote I got was for about $1,000 more for basically the same job. Thanks!