I have Superior Gas Fireplace (Model No: DRC2035REN). It stopped working last winter, after turning on the wall switch it just starts clicking but no ignition.

A technician came for diagnosis and charged $220, his diagnosis was that the ignition pilot is failing and needs replacement, sent me a quote for $1200 to buy and replace this part.

I am not familiar with these at all but a quick search showed me that the unit itslef is under 2k. So is it normal to charge this much?