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2026 PRICING · INSTALLERS YOU CAN TRUST

HOW MUCH DOES FIREPLACE INSTALLATION COST IN 2026?

A fully installed fireplace package runs $4,495 – $15,595 in 2026, depending on three things: the type of appliance you choose, whether you have an existing chimney to vent through, and the finish work around it. Answer four quick questions below and we'll show you the exact package price for your home — no email, no callback to "discuss pricing." No surprise fees on install day.

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HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY PAY

Fireplace installation prices are usually written as broad "anywhere from $3,000 to $30,000" ranges. That's not helpful when you're trying to budget. Here are the exact 2026 package prices for every option we install:

  • Electric Insert — $4,495 (Redstone Traditional)
  • Wood Insert — $11,995 (Osburn Matrix 1900)
  • Wood Stove — $13,295 (Osburn 2000, free-standing)
  • Gas Fireplace — $13,695 (Majestic Quartz, built-in)
  • Gas Insert — $12,995 (Majestic Ruby, slot into existing fireplace)
  • Pellet Stove — $15,595 (Osburn 2500, automated heating)

Every package is fully installed. That means the appliance itself, professional installation, venting and connections where applicable, and standard allowances for the work the appliance requires — gas line for gas units, electrical for stoves and inserts, venting hardware for everything that needs it. All packages come with a 1-year workmanship warranty on every install. The calculator below adds optional finish work — surround, mantel, hearth — if you want them.

Two notes before you pick. The wood and gas insert packages vent through your existing chimney — and that flue has to be verified safe before the new unit goes in. If yours hasn't been looked at recently, here's what a chimney inspection costs.

And if the reason you're shopping is a gas fireplace that keeps cutting out mid-burn, hold on before you replace it — that's often a fixable sensor or venting issue, not a dead appliance. Here's why gas fireplaces keep shutting off. If it does turn out to be the unit, you already have the replacement price above.

What drives the price

WHAT MAKES ONE FIREPLACE INSTALL COST MORE THAN ANOTHER

APPLIANCE TYPE

$4,495 – $15,595

Electric inserts are the cheapest because they need no chimney or venting. Wood and gas inserts sit in the middle since they slot into an existing fireplace. Pellet and free-standing wood stoves are the most expensive because they require their own venting system from scratch.

EXISTING CHIMNEY

Affects total scope

If you already have a fireplace and chimney, an insert is a 1-day install. If you're starting from nothing — no chimney, no venting — there's gas line work, electrical, framing, and a building permit. The calculator factors this in once you tell it which situation you're in.

FINISH WORK

+$2,495 – +$8,995

The package covers the appliance and install. It does not include the surround, mantel, or hearth work that makes the fireplace look finished. Surround remodeling starts at $3,995, mantels at $2,995, hearth extensions at $2,495 — each priced separately so you only pay for what you actually want.

BUILDING PERMIT

+$1,195

New venting installations require a permit in most municipalities. We file the permit and coordinate the inspection so you don't have to deal with the township office. For drop-in inserts using existing venting, a permit usually isn't required — we'll confirm during the on-site assessment.

What you get

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EVERY BROWN CHIMNEY FIREPLACE INSTALL

Every Brown Chimney fireplace package follows the same checklist whether you're paying $4,495 or $15,595 — the price reflects the appliance and the scope of work, never the level of care we bring to the install. The full scope of every install lives on our fireplace installation service page.

Full appliance package

Professional installation by certified technicians

Gas line & electrical arranged through approved subcontractors — actual cost rolled over to client (gas/electrical as applicable)

Venting and connection materials (where applicable)

Operational test before we leave

Cleanup and disposal of any removed components

1-year workmanship warranty on all labor

If your new unit vents through an existing masonry chimney, the liner up top needs a sound cap over it — a rusted or missing one undoes the protection you just paid for. Cap installation starts at $375.

And before your first fire: the damper is the one control most owners never quite master — set it wrong and you're either smoking out the room or heating the neighborhood. Here's a plain-English guide to the types of fireplace dampers.

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These are our base package prices. Each option shows the included starter model. Prefer a higher-end unit? You can upgrade any package — you pay only the MSRP difference between the base model and your choice, quoted in writing before work begins. We don't install customer-supplied units; every package includes a unit we've sourced and verified so it's covered by our 1-year workmanship warranty.

1. Which appliance do you want installed?

Your Estimated Cost

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Higher-end models available — upgrade priced at MSRP difference, quoted in writing before work begins.

  • Includes appliance package and professional installation

  • Gas line, electrical, and venting allowances included where applicable

  • 1-year workmanship warranty

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Service area

We currently serve these cities — and a 20-mile radius around each

Before booking, please make sure your address falls within 20 miles of one of the locations below. Not sure? Submit the form anyway and we’ll confirm coverage by phone.
Michigan
  • Ann Arbor,
  • Troy,
  • Northville,
  • Rochester Hills,
  • Brighton,
  • Farmington Hills,
  • Novi,
  • Birmingham,
  • Bloomfield Hills,
  • West Bloomfield
Massachusetts
  • Burlington,
  • Wellesley
Texas
  • Southlake,
  • Dallas
Indiana
  • Carmel
Rhode Island
  • Providence
New Jersey
  • Matawan
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COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT FIREPLACE INSTALLATION COSTS

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How much does a fireplace installation cost on average?
Most fully installed fireplace packages range from $4,495 (electric insert) to $15,595 (pellet stove). Wood inserts start at $11,995, gas inserts and gas fireplaces sit around $12,995–$13,695, and wood stoves are $13,295. Each package includes the appliance, professional installation, venting and connections where applicable, and a 1-year workmanship warranty.
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What's the difference between a fireplace insert and a free-standing stove?
An insert slides into an existing masonry fireplace and uses your current chimney for venting — no major construction needed. A free-standing stove (wood, pellet, or gas) sits on its own hearth and requires its own venting system. Inserts are typically faster and less expensive to install in homes with existing fireplaces; stoves give you more placement flexibility but require more setup work.
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Do I need a building permit for a new fireplace install?
Yes — for almost any installation that involves new venting, gas line work, or chimney work, your municipality will require a building permit. We file the permit and coordinate the inspection for $1,195. For drop-in inserts that use existing venting, a permit may not be required — we'll confirm during the on-site assessment.
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Are gas line and electrical work included in the package price?
Allowances vary by appliance. Each package includes the appliance itself plus venting and connection materials where applicable. Gas line and electrical work are arranged through our approved subcontractors at actual cost, which is rolled over to you and quoted in writing before any work begins. The Gas Fireplace package, for example, includes a $2,400 fireplace allowance and an $800 tile/surround allowance; gas line and electrical are handled by subcontractors at actual cost. If your specific job exceeds an included allowance, the difference is billed and quoted in writing before work begins.
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Can I supply my own fireplace unit?
No — we don't install customer-supplied units. All packages include the appliance itself because we stand behind every install with a 1-year workmanship warranty, and that requires units we've sourced and verified. If you want a higher-end model, the upgrade is priced at MSRP difference only — quoted in writing before booking.
What's not included in the package price?
The package covers the appliance, full installation, venting where applicable, and standard allowances. It does not include: surround and tile remodeling (starts at $3,995), mantel installation ($2,995), hearth extension ($2,495), or building permit ($1,195). Each of these is an optional add-on you can include in the calculator above. Final scope is confirmed in writing before work begins.
How long does a fireplace installation take?
A drop-in insert install (gas, wood, or electric) typically takes 1 day on-site. Free-standing stoves and new gas fireplace builds with venting work take 1–3 days depending on complexity and whether masonry, electrical, or gas line work is required. We schedule the install date and provide an estimated timeline in writing before booking.
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Every install follows the manufacturer's specifications, applicable local code (NFPA-211 for chimney and venting work), and our 1-year workmanship warranty — backed by certified technicians who do this every week.

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