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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I haven't had that specific work done, but I did have some stuff done and I was AMAZED at how much range there was in the estimates I got.  And the lowest estimate actually made the most sense.  It became clear that the others were adding work that wasn't necessary/part of the issue.

So my advice is get at three estimates (at least).  And make sure you get them from people who specialize in chimney repair, not a general contractor.

Best of luck.
General contractor here who does chimney repairs; depending upon repair, or if you are repointing you can get away with mason. If you are taking it down to the roof, the you need a roofer to do the flashing. And depending upon where it penetrates the roof depends upon the level of flashing but I normally like to flash them to the flue. I personally have not met any masons that I would want to do my flashing nor any roofers that would be willing to do my stone/brick work. Also depending upon the extent of the damage you may or may not need carpenter for trim (usually the rakes) repair...so depending on job - GC may be the way to go...and for the record I do not work in DC so can't do the work...

Hard to give price without looking at the job; you can do some quick calcs once you determine square footage of the chimney to be repaired. In my neck of the woods if you asked me for a quick number I would tell you 5k for brick and 8k for stone; break them down to the roof; flash to the flue; rebuild brick/stone. I am sure someone will chime in that it is highway robbery and that they had it done or can have it done for 1500.00; tell them to knock themselves out.

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