theBigSee
DIY Member
There's a gas line that runs through the attic no more than 6 feet from my chimney (single-story home). I'd like to run a gas line to the fireplace, which as far as I could tell would entail putting a tee into that gas line, running a pipe towards the chimney, then down through the wall along the chimney, then a valve, then into the fireplace. That's about 20' or so with 2 turns, and the wall is panelling which I can easily remove and replace.
I'm a major DIY'er but I leave the potentially fatal stuff to the pros. I just got a quote from a licensed plumber who said it would cost $600 -- and I would have to hire someone else to drill a hole through the chimney!
I have to say, I was really shocked. Granted, it's working in a stuffy confined attic for a few hours, but it just seems so straightforward, routine and simple to do -- is his quote reasonable? I was expecting like $300 or so.
I'm a major DIY'er but I leave the potentially fatal stuff to the pros. I just got a quote from a licensed plumber who said it would cost $600 -- and I would have to hire someone else to drill a hole through the chimney!
I have to say, I was really shocked. Granted, it's working in a stuffy confined attic for a few hours, but it just seems so straightforward, routine and simple to do -- is his quote reasonable? I was expecting like $300 or so.
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