cost of gas fireplace installation

[jessicajonescurtis]

I am interested in having a direct vent gas insert installed in my home. We do not have an existing chimney, so we would be starting from scratch (including having a gas line installed and a modest brick surround and mantel). We recently received a quote for $10,000 +

Does this sound right? When I read about gas fireplace installation costs online, $10,000 seems to be at the upper level. I was hoping it would cost no more than $5,000 at the most, but am worried that I am totally off. Anyone have any input? Thanks!

 

[DAKSY]

It should take a two man crew about 4 hours to install a gas fireplace, gas line,
electrical hook-up, venting, mantle & stone facing included.
If the overhead for that crew is $250 then that'll be $1K
The cost of the unit itself is just that. ($3-$4K) They need to have fronts added.($200 - $1K)
You'll need venting. Horizontal will be $250, vertical more.
There is the cost for the mantle($400 - $1K).
The stone will be another cost ($500 to $700, maybe more)
A $10K install is HIGH, but not out of the question.
If YOU do what work you are capable of, the price will be lower.

 

[jessicajonescurtis]

Thank you so much for your reply! I have had a really difficult time getting estimates, as there are not many people who install gas fireplaces in my area (2-3 at most). So it sounds like $5000 was way off! Do you think it would be reasonable to hire someone to do it for $7000? What do you think is more easily done by yourself? Unfortunately my husband and I are very inept when it comes to construction and I would want to make sure that the fireplace is very safe of course. We do have a very well trusted handyman though that could likely do the surround and mantel if that would be cheaper. Thanks again for your help!

 

[DAKSY]

However it gets done, make sure it's inspected & approved. A gas fireplace will heat the room
where if it's PROPERLY installed (& maybe more rooms as well) & will also give you nice fire to view.
If it's IMPROPERLY installed, it can be deadly. A Licensed plumber can install gas line, & a good
handyman can install stone & a mantel, but I would leave the fireplace & venting install to an NFI
Certified gas technician...