HOW MUCH DOES FIREPLACE INSTALLATION COST IN 2026?
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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** — $5,495 (Redstone Traditional)
- **Wood Insert** — $12,995 (Osburn Matrix 1900)
- **Wood Stove** — $14,295 (Osburn 2000, free-standing)
- **Gas Fireplace** — $14,895 (Majestic Quartz, built-in)
- **Gas Insert** — $14,995 (Majestic Ruby, slot into existing fireplace)
- **Pellet Stove** — $16,595 (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.
What drives the price
WHAT MAKES ONE FIREPLACE INSTALL COST MORE THAN ANOTHER
APPLIANCE TYPE
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
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
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
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
Full appliance package
Professional installation by certified technicians
Gas line allowance ($1,000 standard, gas appliances only)
Electrical subcontractor allowance ($1,000, where 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
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