[Buildtech]

I think your fireplace install costs are pretty much in line. It's a great idea to educate/ qualify potential clients upfront. Your approach also gives customers confidence that you stand behind your work.

There will always be hacks and low ballers, it's too bad but it's the world we live in.

Personally I never use "DIY or Homeowner" estimating sites. For several reasons such as the lack of insurance, licensing, overhead or PITA costs. If I want to see where my numbers are lining up I'll turn to Means Cost Data for residential construction.

 

[hdavis]

People read that page, call me up and tell me I'm crazy - don't I know that a gas fireplace costs $2,000 - make a few other calls and get the shimmy shimmy, then if they have the budget, they call me back.

LOL, I've used high prices as an opportunity for selling years ago. People want to know why:thumbsup:

 

[billgl]

I wonder where a site like that gets their information from? You certainly can't get any materials worth using at those prices.