installing flue liner - what should it cost ?

[nobody]

Hi

I am going to install a wood burning stove, Ive bought the stove and the liner and was intending to do it myself - however - I on getting onto the roof I remember that I really am not good at heights , so I need to get a roofer(?) in to do it for me. What sort of cost is this likely to be (I'm near Ripon, N.Yorks) ?

Its about 10m to the top of the chimney and theres a flat roof about 3 or 4 m below the chimney so access isnt that difficult. I think that I could even get some of that mini-tower scaffold stuff on the flat roof which might help me, but I assume 'real' roofers would scoff at such wussyness

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Mark

 

[constructionbuyer]

For a standard flue liner (ie for a gas fire), in a similar length I paid £350 in huddersfield 2 yrs ago - I would recommend huddersfield chimney specialists. They used a ladder to access the roof.

 

[nobody]

cheers.

was that £350 just to install or did that include the cost of the liner ?

seems a lot of money for a couple of hours work ?

 

[constructionbuyer]

That was all in - it took about 3-4hrs to fit, with a large chunk of the cost being the liner - IIRC it was about £20 per metre!

 

[nobody]

Well first two rough quotes in - for Install only £600 and £200. When challenged about the cost the first one responded with, 'well people dont like doing it so we can charge that'

The liner itself comes in at about £350 plus £100 for the fittings (cowl, adapter, etc)

 

[constructionbuyer]

I seem to recall that the flueliner for a solid fuel appliance is somewhat dearer than for a natural gas appliance, so this may explain part of the extra cost.

But, there must be someone cheaper out there!!

 

[nobody]

Well, after the quotes and the 'maybe the week after next' stuff, I splashed £200 on climbing equipment and did it myself. I'll put the climbing stuff on ebay and get maybe 60-75% back (all bought in sales and some unused) so I'm thinking it will have cost me no more £100 and it happened when I wanted it to.

Spent a day on climbing forums reading and learning, fixed some fancy bolts to the wall and roped up. Got the wife to stand at the bottom and pull.

Bonus is that I have a real sense of satisfaction, I never expected that I would end up stood on my chimney stack with 10m of flue.


*** DISCLAIMER ***

climbing is dangerous - dont **** about with your safety. Money comes and goes. Life never comes back.

 

[Eh_Dinna_Ken]

Wasnt going to have a go at doing it myself however given that everyone who does this for a living charges like they dont give a sh*t then I guess Im forced to. You're willingness to give it a go and diligent approach is admirable.

Im going to get a roof ladder and get up there.

Its not like its difficult to do - just got to get over the height issue!

 

[datarebal]

Actually it can be very tricky to do if your lucky it'll go in easy ,it is as simple as that... encouraging anyone to risk their neck via these forums is irresponsible.

 

[joe-90]

Bonus is that I have a real sense of satisfaction, I never expected that I would end up stood on my chimney stack with 10m of flue.

Well done. That's what we like to hear. You also know that it was done properly. My girlfriend had hers done before I knew her and being as it didn't go well (it's a difficult chimney) they simply stuck the cowl on the stack and ****ed off with the liner in the van.

 

[Deluks]

I like the way Dinna_Ken replied to a 3 year old post as if he was the OP

 

[artisanstone]

hi guys.
i know that this seems like something quite straight forward. it is. but still has to be done correctly. a real fire has noi on or off switch and WILL burn done your house.
the liner itself:- this can only go in on way! because of the way it is made to protect itself from the acidic soot of the fire.
the space in the chimney around the liner should be insulated to keep the flue gasses warm.
the top should be supported so that the appliance does not take the weight of the liner.
and a correct termination point and product should be used.
so all this done comes the sticky popint..........
any work to the fire place or chimney should be done under a building notice- unless you get an installer to "self certify" the job.
if there is ever a problem with the appliance, unless the above things are in place... YOU WILL NOT BE INSURED.
sorry to go on but if a job is worth doing........

 

[jimAuk]

Just had a quote to done mine of £1,400.


Via HEATAS site, as dont they have to be verified via heatas approved?

 

[Nige F]

I like the way Dinna_Ken replied to a 3 year old post as if he was the OP

Aye but is his Lum still reeking Mayhap he`s more canny than ye ken