Is $800 to add flashing to two chimneys a fair price?
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I'm questioning an additional charge from my roofer for flashing work on two chimneys. He claims this wasn't part of the original quote, possibly because he mistook old DIY steel flashing for real flashing during the initial estimate, which was done after a snowfall. The chimneys are decorative and must remain for historical reasons, but they need to be sealed to prevent leaks. I'm also wondering if a 50 lb roll of 12-inch sheathing would be enough material for one chimney. While he seems to be doing fine with the rest of the full reroof, he has mixed reviews, having been sued for warranty issues in the past, though he also came highly recommended by a neighbor.
Quote Details
The roofer is requesting an additional charge for flashing work on two chimneys. - Scope: Flashing work for two chimneys - Reason for additional cost: Not included in the original quote; roofer claims he missed it during initial inspection due to snow - Work details: Grinding and re-mortaring - Chimney status: Both chimneys are decorative and required to remain for historical reasons; primary goal is to prevent leaks
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Category
Roofing
Price
$800
Quote Date
May 31, 2025
Tearoff included?
No
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