When replacing your existing damper a product now available on the market is called a top sealing damper where the damper is actually located at the top of the chimney controlled by a cable that reaches down the chimney which prevents heated air in the winter from being lost up and out of the chimney.
Cost to fix chimney damper.
Cost to repair a chimney liner how much you spend can vary a lot.
The average cost of a fireplace is 934.
Chimney damper repair is a dirty job so before you begin put on a pair of safety glasses gloves a hat and some old clothes to keep you protected from falling debris.
Simple repairs to a chimney crown can cost 500 to 1 000.
Fixing a fireplace averages 490 but can range anywhere from 90 to 2 000 most homeowners pay between 162 and 818 while repairing a gas fireplace averages 100 to 300 prices may vary for other fuel types the type of fuel you use might also affect the price to repair your chimney.
Remove all ashes from the firebox and remove the fireplace grate if you have one.
Chimney damper installation cost 100 225 damper repair cost 200 300 new damper installation 80 800 fireplace and chimney cleaning if advised by your contractor.
Step 1 cleaning out the fireplace.
Repairs to chimney flashing cost 250 to 500.
A full resurfacing could cost 2 500 to 3 500 with one product and 5 000 with another.
The final project cost will depend on the extent of the damage to the fireplace and chimney as well as whether or not there was a fire that spread into the adjacent walls.
Chimney crown repair costs 150 to 400 to fill surface cracks with mortar or caulk and apply an elastomeric crown coat sealer.
A new chimney cap costs 50 to 500 plus 100 to 200 or more for installation.
Clean out the entire fireplace before you begin.
Creosote removal however requires a higher fee since it requires the use of special chemicals or equipment not to mention that it involves more demanding work.
A specialist will need to inspect the chimney before they can give an accurate estimate.
More complex work including rebuilding can cost 1 000 to 2 500.
Locktop top sealing damper systems are generally what are installed.
The repair costs depend on the extent of the damage the materials type of brick lining flashing etc the current condition of the chimney crown and the location of the chimney.
At this price point you may be considering the cost to reline instead.
Chimney crown resurfacing costs 600 to 1 200 to fix larger cracks crumbling and minor brickwork.
A new chimney damper might cost 100 to 500 or more plus installation.
The average fireplace repair cost.