Fireplace installation cost calculator

Pick the fireplace, add a liner or gas line, and enter your ZIP. Prices come from Fixr, HomeAdvisor and Bob Vila, with every step shown.

$3,650Typical gas insert, installed

$200 to $2,500Electric fireplace (Fixr)

$9,084New gas fireplace average (Fixr)

Fireplace installation cost

$1,500 to $7,250

Typical $3,650 (US average)

$1,500Low

$7,250High

Gas and wood fireplaces must vent safely. Use a certified installer, get the permit and keep a CO alarm nearby.

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How we got this

Gas insert in an existing fireplace$1,500 to $7,250 (typical $3,650)HomeAdvisor $2,300 to $8,000 (average $3,700), Bob Vila $700 to $6,500 (average $3,600); middle of the two.
RegionUS average prices (no ZIP entered)Enter a ZIP to scale the labor part of the price to your state's wages.
Total$1,500 to $7,250, typical $3,650

Item	Qty	Low	Typical	High
Gas insert in an existing fireplace, installed	1	$1,500	$3,650	$7,250
Total		$1,500	$3,650	$7,250

Sources: Fixr, fireplace installation cost; Bob Vila, fireplace installation cost; Fixr, gas fireplace cost; HomeAdvisor, gas fireplace insert cost; Bob Vila, gas fireplace insert cost; Fixr, chimney liner installation cost; Bob Vila, chimney liner cost; Fixr, gas line installation cost; HomeAdvisor, gas line installation cost; Bob Vila, gas line installation cost; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state and national files); US Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area to county relationship file. Checked 2026-10-09.

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Key takeaways

A gas insert in an existing fireplace usually costs $1,500 to $7,250, about $3,650 typical.
Electric fireplaces are the cheapest, $200 to $2,500 on Fixr's numbers, because they need no vent.
A new gas fireplace averages $9,084 on Fixr's numbers; new wood-burning fireplaces run $2,500 to $30,000.
Liners and gas lines are the common add-ons.

Fireplace cost by type

Fireplace	Price	Source
Electric	$200 to $2,500	Fixr
Gas insert	$2,300 to $8,000 (average $3,700)	HomeAdvisor
Gas insert	$700 to $6,500 (average $3,600)	Bob Vila
New gas fireplace	$3,558 to $14,609 (average $9,084)	Fixr
Wood-burning	$2,500 to $30,000	Fixr

Gas fireplace styles

Bob Vila lists gas fireplace styles: wall-mounted $1,300 to $4,100, freestanding $1,700 to $6,800, corner $2,000 to $11,000 and island $2,700 to $13,500. Direct-vent units are considered the safest choice, Bob Vila notes.

Liner, gas line and surround

A chimney liner runs about $1,213 to $5,500 in the calculator, combining Fixr and Bob Vila. A gas line runs about $272 to $1,350 from three guides. Fixr lists surround materials from wood at $2.50 to $40 a square foot to stone at $40 to $75.

A worked example

A gas insert at the US average comes to $1,500 to $7,250, about $3,650 typical. With a new liner and a gas line it is about $6,748. Enter a ZIP to scale the 45% labor share.

Quoting fireplaces

Inspect the chimney first. Level 2 inspection before an insert.
Venting and gas as lines.
Permit and CO alarm.

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FAQ

How much does it cost to install a fireplace?

Fixr says $1,000 to $5,000, $2,500 average. Bob Vila says $870 to $3,792.

How much is a gas fireplace insert installed?

HomeAdvisor says $2,300 to $8,000, $3,700 average.

What is the cheapest fireplace?

Electric. Fixr says a plug-and-play electric fireplace can cost as little as $200.

Do I need a chimney liner for a gas insert?

Usually. Inserts vent through a liner run up the old chimney.

How much is labor to install a gas insert?

Bob Vila puts labor and materials for an insert at $500 to $1,500.

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