We got a quote from Mad Hatter for chimney repair two years ago but were not able to afford the repair at the time. I just called to get another quote because I think we can do it now, but now they charge $189.00 just to come to your house for a quote!! It's the same amount no matter where you live, and it is NOT taken out of the final bill if you go with them. That's more than 10% of what it would cost to do the entire job! We've had lots of other companies offer to do quotes for free, so we're going with one of them. I asked why I would pay that for them when other people are free, and he said that they were trained, bonded and insured. Well, I know that's true of lots of companies. I can't imagine paying almost 200 bucks just for the privilege of getting a quote.
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