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Cost to install a fireplace

All prices and remodeling costs revised and updated for 2020

How much does a fireplace cost?

Cost to install a fireplace depends on the type and size of the product. Simple chimney free electrical fireplace replacement might be estimated at $250 - $400 for labor and $150 - $300 for actual 23” wide fireplace in case it will fit into existing opening and no major finishing work will be required. Complete addition of a new custom made fireplace might go up to $10,000 - $15,000 for material and hire a contractor to perform the work.

Cost of a natural gas fireplace

Prices for simple log sets or fireplace inserts will start from $70 - $90 and might go up to $400 - $500 for more stylish designs. They can be very easily installed into a conventional wood burning fireplace and using existing chimney flue. With minimum labor expenditures it might be a good budget option. Using chimney free sets might require a closing off a chimney dumper permanently which may add another $250 - $300 for labor and materials (if hiring a contractor).

Electric fireplace installation

Fireplaces which use electricity as a source of energy don’t require venting and with a minimum clearance requirements relatively easy and budget friendly to install. They do not emit smoke, any harmful fumes or CO2. Most of the electric fireplaces models will require a 110-volt outlet and the installation cost might be as low as $150 - $200.

Gel fuel fireplace

With a $250 - $700 per unit price range for gel fuel fireplace contractors charge $300 - $800 for labor to get it professionally installed. Prepare to buy glue fuel separately for $35 - $50 per 12 pack unit with 2 – 3 hours of burning time each.

Cost of adding a fireplace

No matter which size, but adding any types of a fireplace might be a costly decision. Building everything from scratch might cost as much a $9,000 for standard work and go up to $16,000 - $19,000 for a custom high end work. The price will be significantly higher for real wood of burning fireplaces when building a chimney is unavoidable.

While using some fireplaces, oxygen depletion sensor has to be installed for a safety reason and some products might have special installation requirements.

Extra costs

Demolition and disposal of old materials might add a few hundred dollars to overall cost for fireplace installation. Custom design and hand-made mantel work will escalate the price up to a few times in comparison with a simple no fancy style. Finishing the face with a natural stone slabs such as granite or marble might be estimated at $40 - $90 per square foot for man power and materials.

Prefabricated fireplaces are always cheaper in comparison with a site build custom option. Choosing vent free product might save another $160 - $500 on labor comparing to those which will need a coaxial pipes installation for getting burning smoke and fumes out of the house.

Before starting the work on adding a new fireplace or replacing an old one with significant changes, you should check building codes city requirements for specific products.