This company is out to get as much money from you as they can regardless of whether it's true or not. I called for an estimate to have my chimney relined. They mailed me an estimate and I thought the material cost was high (because I had already done my research). So I looked up the same brand that they were charging for and found if I ordered it myself, I could save almost $600.00. Well that's almost 1/2 of what they were quoting for the material. So I called to see if I could just pay them for the labor and get my own materials (same brand that they use). Well the run around started, what if I didn't get everything I needed by ordering online? my answer was then you tell me what I'm missing and I'll get it. Gee, he then said he'd be willing to knock $200.00 off of the $640.00/ labor charge (I wanna know how you can take off 1/3 of your profit and remain in business?) When I reminded him that I'd still be paying almost $400.00 more than I should. The question became well what kind of insulation are you ordering when I responded wrap insulation he said oh well you can't use that you don't have the room you have to use pour insulation. At that point I reminded him that I had asked specifically when he was here what kind of insulation he would be using and he told me that I had plenty of room in my chimney so the would use wrap. Hmmm, now I'm catching him in straight lies and I told him so, he then brusquely told me I could pay what they wanted or find someone else to do it. That's exactly what I'm doing. I know everyone has to eat and I don't mind paying for a job well done, but don't try to rip me off I do my research so I don't get tricked. Be very aware of this company! Do your research and check to make sure they're not overcharging you.
Pros: They are one of only two chimney companies in the area
Cons: They will lie to you to get more money from you
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