A Second Opinion On Chimney Damage
When it comes to keeping your chimney safe, it’s important to hire a company you can trust! Getting a second opinion on chimney damage can save you time, money, and extra unnecessary repairs down the line. Each chimney company has their own way of accessing damage and estimating the cost of the repair needed for your damaged chimney. Getting a second opinion is the best way to ensure that you’re getting the right services at the right price!
What You Can Learn from a Second Opinion
Some companies may try to oversell you or miss important repair needs leaving you unsure about the extent of your chimney damage as well as the cost of repairs. By comparing your estimates, a second opinion can help you see what repairs you really need, and which company is right for you based on your budget and the extent of your chimney damage.
Was Your First Estimate Wrong?
The short answer to this question is maybe, but let’s dive into why.
Priced too High or too Low
A second opinion will help you get a better idea of the cost of repairs. If your first estimate seems high, it might be! On the other hand, two drastically different estimates could mean that one of the companies is lowballing due to inexperienced technicians and a high estimate could indicate that they are trying to upsell you on unnecessary services.
Extra or Missing Repair Needs
It’s also possible that some repairs were missed or overlooked during your first estimate, leading to a higher cost when a more thorough inspection was performed.
If a less experienced technician were to inspect your chimney, it’s entirely possible that they may overlook some serious repair needs. While this will leave you with a more affordable estimate, it will also lead to future damage and repairs down the line which can become an extravagant bill if the damage is left unresolved for too long. Not to mention the potential safety risks that come along with certain chimney troubles!
Keeping Your Chimney in Tip-Top Shape
Chimney maintenance is unavoidable, but with proper care and service you can help minimize the damage that your chimney endures over time and make repairs easier to manage.
Keep up with your Annual Maintenance
By scheduling annual cleanings and inspections you can keep your chimney operating smoothly as well as catch damage early making repairs simpler and more affordable than if the damage is allowed to escalate over the years without any attention from a professional chimney sweep.
Schedule Necessary Repairs ASAP
If your chimney needs repair and you choose to put it off for another time, the damage will escalate and spread causing much bigger problems in the future. The longer chimney damage is allowed to grow the more difficult and expensive it becomes to repair. Staying ahead of the damage will help prolong the lifespan of your chimney and save your wallet from a hefty bill in the future.
Hire an Experienced Team of Chimney Professionals
No matter what your chimney needs are, it’s important to choose a qualified and experienced company for your services.
Chimney Specialists Inc has got your back! Our team of professional chimney sweeps are here to help keep your chimney safer and more efficient. Whether we’re your first or second call, we’re happy to provide estimates on repairs and keep your chimney looking and feeling it’s very best. Give us a call or contact us online today!
