# Chimney Work Recommendation **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [April 29, 2014, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223 "2014-04-29T05:25:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2014, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/1 "2014-04-29T05:25:55Z")
I need some work on my chimney as in re-pointing and the flute (sp?) is cracking and falling apart. Coming to NYSpeed for some recommendations. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2014, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/2 "2014-04-29T05:30:27Z")
In for info as well. Need some repointing done. ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2014, 5:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/3 "2014-04-29T05:36:15Z")
You might be interested in having the chimney “sleeved” persay if your setup allows for it. This prevents you from having to replace the flue and/or seal any cracks. I know my neighbor had black hat chimney right here in West Seneca do it for like $1,500. They also rebuilt from his tophat, down to his roofline. > **[Black Hat Chimney - Gas Fireplace Inserts & wood stoves](http://blackhatchimney.com/)** > > Black Hat Chimney - Gas Fireplace Inserts, wood fireplaces, mantles, outdoor kitchens and wood stoves. Call us anytime at (716) 674-0367 ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2014, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/4 "2014-04-29T06:36:29Z")
> [@BOBBYGRV](#): > > You might be interested in having the chimney “sleeved” persay if your setup allows for it. This prevents you from having to replace the flue and/or seal any cracks. I know my neighbor had black hat chimney right here in West Seneca do it for like $1,500. They also rebuilt from his tophat, down to his roofline. > > [http://blackhatchimney.com/](http://blackhatchimney.com/) This would just be short term. My long term is to re-route all the air from the furnaces and hot water tanks out of the basement and blow off the chimney off 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2014, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/5 "2014-05-06T07:44:58Z")
Just had Magic Stone provide an estimate. Reasonable price for two new flue, cap, re pointing, etc - 716-895-5878 Getting one more estimate. ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2014, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/6 "2014-05-06T07:46:26Z")
Black Hat is good, one of my best friends works for them and does awesome work… ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2014, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/7 "2014-05-06T07:48:22Z")
> [@Mankthetank19](#): > > Just had Magic Stone provide an estimate. Reasonable price for two new flue, cap, re pointing, etc - 716-895-5878 > > Getting one more estimate. What was the price if you dont mind me asking. If you want send a PM. ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2014, 7:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/8 "2014-05-06T07:49:17Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > What was the price if you dont mind me asking. If you want send a PM. 1035 cash ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2014, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/9 "2014-05-06T07:50:22Z")
I don’t think that’s bad at all. Although I have no chimney experience at all. ---
**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2014, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/10 "2014-05-06T07:59:15Z")
> [@Mankthetank19](#): > > Just had Magic Stone provide an estimate. Reasonable price for two new flue, cap, re pointing, etc - 716-895-5878 Getting one more estimate. I know the Magic Stone peeps personally…good people. ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2014, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/11 "2014-05-06T08:10:48Z")
> [@TradersBASE](#): > > I know the Magic Stone peeps personally…good people. Ahh shucks, could of name dropped TradersBase in getting a deal 🖕 ---
**Author:** ![svtcobra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@svtcobra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/svtcobra)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2014, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/12 "2014-05-06T12:53:25Z")
> [@Mankthetank19](#): > > This would just be short term. My long term is to re-route all the air from the furnaces and hot water tanks out of the basement and blow off the chimney off 🙂 I just did this at my house and power vented it out the basement wall. best decision ever lol ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2014, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/13 "2014-05-07T05:57:01Z")
Just received another quote yesterday and it was totally different than Magic Stone. J.M. Masonry would be replacing the liner and tuck pointing. Called Black Hat for a third estimate and they will be coming Friday ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2014, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/14 "2014-05-13T06:09:53Z")
Just an update - I will be getting my chimney rebuilt with new bricks, cap, etc for 1400 cash. ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2014, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/15 "2014-05-13T06:13:43Z")
Care to share who will be doing the work? I will be looking at having this done myself. ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2014, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/16 "2014-06-09T06:28:27Z")
I need a chimney cap/rain cap that is 18 x 9. Does anybody know where I can find one that big? I tried Scranton thruway builders. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2014, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/17 "2014-06-10T12:37:02Z")
Is it thru your roof or side of house ? ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2014, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/18 "2014-06-11T06:04:23Z")
> [@deebo](#): > > Is it thru your roof or side of house ? Thru the roof. On rainy days, it is believed water is making its way down the flues still and still causing water in my attic (on the tarp I have laid out) Since it is a double and has 2 flues that are next to each other, I need one big cap that can be added to the crown, cover both flues and is tall enough to allow the fumes to be released. In other words, I need something that is 10 x 21/23 and is at least 12 inches high… ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2014, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/19 "2014-06-11T06:07:08Z")
Make sure they take up the shingle and feather it back in. Hackjob roofers love to blame the chimney guys for leaks, and hackjob chimney guys love to blame the roofer because they themselves did it wrong. ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2014, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223/20 "2014-07-14T12:09:45Z")
On this topic I just got a estimate from Magic Stone to do some minor repairs, he hit me at $785 for some minor grinding and tuckpoint (8 joints). Grind & fill crack in the concrete cap, & install silicone at all flashing tuck locations. Seemed high but I scheduled him anyway for $750 cash. I had some standing water in my attic this winter and needed to fix them. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chimney-work-recommendation/269223.md?page=2)