Install Pricing...

[ckdeuce]

I know this can vary a huge amount, but I'm looking for some feedback so I know what to expect. I will be buying a new stove tomorrow and I don't want to get sticker shock when I see the install bill. I am going to have a through wall instalation with about 20' of triple wall up the side of the house with two 30 degree elbows and a roof support. Any ideas of what I can expect. I know (kind of) what the materials are going to cost, but what kind of numbers am I looking at for labor. Can I expect a typical contractors hourly wage or is it higher? Again, I know this is case by case.

Thanks
Chris

 

[jtp10181]

Our normal charge would be $595 for wood stove + chimney installed within our local area. With that type of a vent run there would probably be at least an extra $100 of labor if not more.

 

[dvns1]

I just had two estimates on installing a buck stove into an existing fireplace on the lower level of a 2 story house and the cost of installation alone prevents me from buying a stove. The estimates range from 1800 - 2050 for materials and installation. I was expecting it to be high but that was a bit of a shock. Add in the cost of the stove and it will take too long to make up the savings on the gas bill.

 

[kjayhawk]

Your install appears similar to my install from last fall. Stove (Napoleon 1400): $1350. Install: $2750.

Going with galvanized rather than stainless may save you a couple hundred.

 

[ckdeuce]

They told me $1000.00 plus anything they run into. So I just bought the Mansfield and chimeny and I plan to go for it on my own. Starting tomorrow, so wish me luck. I will post pics of the progress, or lack of......

 

[bfunk13]

I was quoted $1200.00
I ended up doing it myself with some help from the fine folks at this forum.

 

[fredarm]

$1500 for an insert in the fireplace with full liner (plus the cost of the stove). A 2-story house and no head for heights prevented me from doing it myself.