Fireplace installation costs about $2,500 on average in 2026: $2,509 per Angi (1,174 projects) and $2,500 per Fixr, with most homeowners paying $940 to $5,000.1,3 HomeGuide’s installed range for gas, masonry, and wood-burning units is $1,900 to $5,600.2 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on fuel type, whether a chimney or flue already exists, the surround, and gas or electrical runs.
$2,509
2026 average, Angi
$940 – $4,218
typical range, Angi
$1,900 – $5,600
gas, masonry, wood, HomeGuide
$10 – $20
venting per linear ft, Angi
Cost by fireplace type
| Type | Angi | HomeGuide | Fixr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | about $1,000 | $200 – $3,000 | $200 – $2,500 |
| Gas | $2,500 – $10,000 | $2,300 – $10,000 | $2,500 – $10,000 |
| Wood-burning | $700 – $6,500 | $1,900 – $3,300 | $2,500 – $30,000 |
| Masonry | n/a | $3,500 – $5,600 | n/a |
| Wood stove | $325 – $4,000 | n/a | n/a |
| Insert | $1,000 – $3,600 | $2,000 – $5,000 (gas) | $700 – $6,500 |
Wood-burning is the widest gap: HomeGuide quotes $1,900 to $3,300 for a prefab unit with a 9 to 24 ft chimney, while Fixr runs to $30,000 for a masonry build from scratch.2,3 The difference is prefab vs custom masonry, our reading. Ask any bidder which one they are pricing.
Labor and ventilation
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Labor, electric unit | from $225 | Angi |
| Labor, wood-burning | up to $2,180 | Angi |
| Labor, general | $200 – $2,000 | Fixr |
| Venting | $10 – $20 per linear ft | Angi |
| Flue, installed | $58 – $80 per linear ft ($1,200 typical) | HomeGuide |
| Gas line | $500 – $2,500 | Fixr |
| Wiring | $150 – $200 | Angi |
Surround materials (Angi)
| Material | Starting at |
|---|---|
| Tile | $1,000 |
| Brick | $1,500 |
| Wood | $1,500 |
| Concrete | $1,500 |
| Custom masonry | $2,500 |
| Marble | $5,000 |
Hidden costs
A chimney inspection runs $255 and repairs can reach $5,000 (Angi).1 Fixr says a new chimney or venting adds $4,000 to $8,000 and removing an old fireplace can cost around $4,500.3 Running costs differ too: about $0.70 per hour for natural gas, $2.30 for propane and $0.15 for electric (HomeGuide).2
DIY vs pro
A plug-in electric unit is a DIY job. Anything that needs a flue, a gas line or new wiring should go to licensed trades, and most areas require a permit. Home Depot’s electric fireplace section lists current prices (plain link, not affiliate).
Related guides
Fireplace Repair Cost
Electric Fireplace Installation Cost
Wood Stove Installation Cost
Fireplace insert installation
Chimney Repair Cost
Gas Line Installation Cost
Fire Pit Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Fireplace Installation Cost?
2. HomeGuide — Fireplace Installation Cost
3. Fixr — Cost to Install a Fireplace