Good afternoon folks:
As informative as this sight has been, I feel it's only right that I report back what I've learned in my search for the right insert.
Total Quotes: 10 (4 Lopi Declarations, 2 Quadrafire 31001i, 2 VC Montpelier, 1 Recency I24CC & 1 Osburn 1600)
Shops visited: 5. I plan to visit more.
Lopi Declaration Average Price (Includes Fan, Panels & Face): $3,476.75
Average Labor on all quotes: $654.16
Average Liner on all quotes: $525.50 (Interpret this value with caution as some quotes were specific to chimney length). My chimney length is 15 ft.
Components: This was a crapshoot. Some were informative and listed values, others just clumped them in with their liner charge.
What's interesting is that when you're getting a quote and asking questions about the unit, they'll usually have answers. This isn't the case for installation. You guys like to talk about block-off plates and insulated liners. Stove shops don't like too.
Chimney Sweeps are next on the agenda. After that, masons.
As informative as this sight has been, I feel it's only right that I report back what I've learned in my search for the right insert.
Total Quotes: 10 (4 Lopi Declarations, 2 Quadrafire 31001i, 2 VC Montpelier, 1 Recency I24CC & 1 Osburn 1600)
Shops visited: 5. I plan to visit more.
Lopi Declaration Average Price (Includes Fan, Panels & Face): $3,476.75
Average Labor on all quotes: $654.16
Average Liner on all quotes: $525.50 (Interpret this value with caution as some quotes were specific to chimney length). My chimney length is 15 ft.
Components: This was a crapshoot. Some were informative and listed values, others just clumped them in with their liner charge.
What's interesting is that when you're getting a quote and asking questions about the unit, they'll usually have answers. This isn't the case for installation. You guys like to talk about block-off plates and insulated liners. Stove shops don't like too.
Chimney Sweeps are next on the agenda. After that, masons.