THE SHORT ANSWER
For an average home, a budget of $3,900–$5,500 covers the fireplace, vent pipe, and basic installation with lots of options. All-in—including finish work, gas line, and electrical—the average complete installation lands between $5,000 and $12,000. In a remodel or new build, budget about 2.5% of the total project cost for the fireplace.The ranges that set you up
People don't buy fireplaces often, so almost nobody knows where to start. A few ground rules:
- Average home—fireplace, vent pipe, and basic install: budget $3,900 to $5,500 for lots of options across wood, gas, and pellet. Some jobs come in under; custom, longer, or larger fireplaces go above.
- Remodel or new construction—take about 2.5% of the total project cost and apply it to the fireplace. That keeps the fireplace in line with the home you're building.
- All-in—with finish work, gas line, and electrical, the average complete installation lands between $5,000 and $12,000.
What you get back
- Home value: on average, a fireplace adds back roughly what you spent installing it.
- Monthly savings: supplementing the furnace and heating your living areas commonly saves $20–$60 a month.
- The part you can't spreadsheet: the fireplace changes how your family uses the house. Game nights, holiday mornings, the evenings you actually remember.
A word on quotes
You don't need a line-item bill of materials. You need to know the quote covers the whole job: installation, venting, a hearth pad, and the permit. If a dealer can only price the box on the wall, keep looking.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fireplace cost installed?
For an average home, budget $3,900–$5,500 for the fireplace, vent pipe, and basic installation. All-in with finish work, gas line, and electrical, the average complete installation runs $5,000–$12,000.
How much should I budget for a fireplace in a remodel or new build?
About 2.5% of the total project cost. That keeps the fireplace quality in line with the home you're building.
Does a fireplace add value to a home?
On average a fireplace adds back roughly what you spent to install it, and families often save $20–$60 a month supplementing the furnace—plus the value it adds to how the family uses the room.
What should be included in a fireplace price?
The full job: installation, venting, a hearth pad, and the permit—not just the appliance. You don't need a line-item breakdown, but the quote should cover the whole scope.
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