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John I actually like the difference of textures between the natural stone and pavers
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Appreciate the compliments. We went with pavers because we installed another patio just below this one a few years ago using the same pavers so they wanted to stick with the same material. We have done several jobs combining pavers and stone walls. I feel the two materials look fine together. Stone patio would be nice but most people don't like to pay for it.
the dimensions are as follows: the hearth is 16" high and 10' across. Fireplace is 86" wide and 9' in height. Not sure of the depth but it is the depth of the firebox plus 5" of stone on each side. If you need specific dimensions I would be happy to provide it. I just need to look a few things up.
The wall, columns and fireplace took about 15 days with myself and 3 men. Hard to say how long the fireplace took since some of the work on the walls were done at the same time (footings, block work, etc). I would estimate 7 days. I priced the fireplace alone at 13k. Probably a bit low. what do you think?
That's a sharp looking fireplace. I've been meaning to try the Firerock system. The dealer in this area says a 3 hour install for the main structure. Is that really reasonable?
He's quoting me around $1400 for the kit which includes the firebrick and mortar. Sound fair?
Nobody around here is quoting fireplaces that you've pictured in that range ( 13K ). Much lower pricing, and we've been one of the fastest growing counties in NC ( Union). Plus, the median home value in a couple of the towns around here is over $400,000 and none of my competitors are pricing a fireplace that size for more than $9,000. We just can't get it. I'm busy just like before this economic mess but I'm finding clients are getting much lower quotes for items.
That's a sharp looking fireplace. I've been meaning to try the Firerock system. The dealer in this area says a 3 hour install for the main structure. Is that really reasonable?
He's quoting me around $1400 for the kit which includes the firebrick and mortar. Sound fair?
Nobody around here is quoting fireplaces that you've pictured in that range ( 13K ).
I bought the 36" for $1100 plus 3 extensions (not sure what they cost off hand), brick and mortar was extra so your 1400 is right on. Took us about a half day or so. I did not construct the whole thing at once because I was a little nervous putting so much weight on the system all at once. A bit of a learning curve on the first install but no big deal.
I would not want to go too much lower on my price. I feel the time we put into it reflects a fair price. I am not sure what other companies are charging in the triangle area. I do know a competitor friend would have charged more. This brick fireplace was done by a brick mason on a job I did the stone work on. He charged 9k.
I think it might depend on the type of stone work. If you are dong a stone veneer or cultured stone the price would be less. No mortar joints it could be much more.
That's a sharp looking fireplace. I've been meaning to try the Firerock system. The dealer in this area says a 3 hour install for the main structure. Is that really reasonable?
He's quoting me around $1400 for the kit which includes the firebrick and mortar. Sound fair?
Nobody around here is quoting fireplaces that you've pictured in that range ( 13K ). Much lower pricing, and we've been one of the fastest growing counties in NC ( Union). Plus, the median home value in a couple of the towns around here is over $400,000 and none of my competitors are pricing a fireplace that size for more than $9,000. We just can't get it. I'm busy just like before this economic mess but I'm finding clients are getting much lower quotes for items.
I hear ya Fine Edge! I went to look at a "sea wall," which would have been nothing more than a SRW in front of a very calm, private lake in the middle of Omaha. Approximately 330 square feet, plus tear out of existing railroad tie wall. I had $10K in my mind immediately, just shooting from the hip. What are some guesses for the total that the homeowner will be paying another company to install??? I'll start this in another thread if need be.
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