Unless there is a lot more going on besides just cutting down the impeller and doing the install, $1100 sounds NASTY. You should be able to get the impeller out on your own and then it can be turned down by the professional of your choice (I'd recommend Jack at MPD, but thats my opinion) for a hell of a lot less than what you were quoted.
Good luck,
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