Fireplaces and Chimney

After going back and forth with Lindemann Chimney Supply for a few weeks, they gave us an estimate of 16K-50k (yes, you read that right, they gave us a $34,000 range). We told them they were nuts considering you can install a brand new chimney for a fraction of that cost.  We decided to get a bid from Hearth and Home. We worked directly with the owner Pat, and he was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. It was ultimately too much money to install wood burning, so we had to go the route of gas. Lauren was upset about not being able to have wood burning, but I think it's actually a blessing in disguise.  

Both chimney boxes had to be rebuilt and lintel was added.

Original chimney that was 2 ft higher the the turret in order to meet code (needed for wood burning fireplaces). Now that we are going to route of gas fireplaces, the chimney can be significantly shorter which lowers the cost of rebuilding.  Cost to rebuild at lower height is approximately $6,000.

Chimney brought down in size for a gas fireplace

New chimney capped and ready to go.  I'm happy we went this route because  the massive chimney was a bit of an eye sore.  Most people don't have the issue with the massive chimney, but because our roof is so pitched, it looked ridiculous at that height.