I just talked to a local chimney sweep (plus) about coming out to look at my ZC FP/flue situation in preparation for a free standing wood stove installation--to get a second opinion on what the local dealer has been telling me.
First, he charges $70 just to come have a look. He will take it off the bill if he does the job.
Second, he estimated about $1800 to install a 6" SS liner from stove to top of chimney, with insulation, and replace all the top fittings on the chimney, including a "terminator" plate, all of which I didn't know needed to be done. That's the charge for a 16 foot chimney/flue installation, which he said he did four locally last week.
Thirdly, he charges $100 for a sweep job.
Fourth: He said that it would take two men a whole day to do the job.
The question is: Are these charges/estimates reasonable? The $1800 sounded very high, but then I'm not versed in these things.
For those of you who are installers: Can a DIYer do what needs to be done so that it's as safe as this guy doing it? Thanks for the input.
First, he charges $70 just to come have a look. He will take it off the bill if he does the job.
Second, he estimated about $1800 to install a 6" SS liner from stove to top of chimney, with insulation, and replace all the top fittings on the chimney, including a "terminator" plate, all of which I didn't know needed to be done. That's the charge for a 16 foot chimney/flue installation, which he said he did four locally last week.
Thirdly, he charges $100 for a sweep job.
Fourth: He said that it would take two men a whole day to do the job.
The question is: Are these charges/estimates reasonable? The $1800 sounded very high, but then I'm not versed in these things.
For those of you who are installers: Can a DIYer do what needs to be done so that it's as safe as this guy doing it? Thanks for the input.