Looking for help on my first install - does this quote seem normal?

[CabinLifeinWisconsin]

Hi all,
It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to own a woodstove, and my wife and I recently bought a house together — so I’m finally getting close! I’ve been researching options and really have my eye on the Blaze King Ashford 30.2. I love its reputation for long burn times, great efficiency, and classic looks.

Our home is about 1900 square feet in western Wisconsin, and my goal is to use the stove to supply most of our heat through the winter.
I visited the nearest Blaze King dealer and got a quote, but the total came out much higher than I expected — even knowing going in that this would be a big investment. Here’s the breakdown they gave me:

• Ashford 30.2 (Metallic Black): $4,875
• Wood Fan Kit: $443
• Outside Air Kit: $150
• Chase Cover: $850
• Install Labor: $1,800
• Permits: $250
• ICC06 Ultra Black Wood Venting: $1,332
• ICC06 Ultra Black Wood Venting (again?): $1,520
• Termination Kit: $340
• Shipping & Handling: $210
• Total (after tax): $12,245
Note: This doesn’t include a hearth pad or wall cladding, which I’ll need to figure out separately — either DIY or through another contractor.

A bit more context:
• The stove is going in our living room into a stove bump out and venting straight up through the roof (single-story home).
• There’s already a stove bump-out area from a previous install.
• There will be no bends in the stovepipe —it can be a straight vertical run.

Given all that, this seems like a pretty straightforward install to me. But I’d really appreciate insight from anyone with experience:
• Does this quote seem reasonable for this type of install?
• Any idea why there might be two separate charges for the venting?
• Am I better off getting a second opinion or working with an independent installer?
Thanks in advance for any feedback — this is a big project for me and I want to do it right without overspending.

Here's a picture of the bump-out where I'm hoping to put the stove (Right where the TV is)

 

[begreen]

The double entry may be a copy/paste error. A guess is that the price might be for the chimney pipe, flashing, and cap. Ask.

The most important thing is to make sure the install is safe, with all alcove clearances honored for both the stove and the flue.

 

[Todd]

Wow that looks expensive but I don’t think it’s out of line with other bids I’ve seen lately. I would definitely shop around for another bid. Maybe find a local sweep that does installs, could save you a few bucks.

 

[Whitenuckler]

Hi all,
It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to own a woodstove, and my wife and I recently bought a house together — so I’m finally getting close! I’ve been researching options and really have my eye on the Blaze King Ashford 30.2. I love its reputation for long burn times, great efficiency, and classic looks.

Our home is about 1900 square feet in western Wisconsin, and my goal is to use the stove to supply most of our heat through the winter.
I visited the nearest Blaze King dealer and got a quote, but the total came out much higher than I expected — even knowing going in that this would be a big investment. Here’s the breakdown they gave me:

• Ashford 30.2 (Metallic Black): $4,875
• Wood Fan Kit: $443
• Outside Air Kit: $150
• Chase Cover: $850
• Install Labor: $1,800
• Permits: $250
• ICC06 Ultra Black Wood Venting: $1,332
• ICC06 Ultra Black Wood Venting (again?): $1,520
• Termination Kit: $340
• Shipping & Handling: $210
• Total (after tax): $12,245
Note: This doesn’t include a hearth pad or wall cladding, which I’ll need to figure out separately — either DIY or through another contractor.

A bit more context:
• The stove is going in our living room into a stove bump out and venting straight up through the roof (single-story home).
• There’s already a stove bump-out area from a previous install.
• There will be no bends in the stovepipe —it can be a straight vertical run.

Given all that, this seems like a pretty straightforward install to me. But I’d really appreciate insight from anyone with experience:
• Does this quote seem reasonable for this type of install?
• Any idea why there might be two separate charges for the venting?
• Am I better off getting a second opinion or working with an independent installer?
Thanks in advance for any feedback — this is a big project for me and I want to do it right without overspending.

Here's a picture of the bump-out where I'm hoping to put the stove (Right where the TV is)

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If you have other contractors that can quote I'd get them in. I usually try for 3 quotes on major projects.
I know sometimes it's hard to get them in, but I find each contactor has a slightly different idea on how
to do it. You can learn and question them after doing your own research. It looks like you are already
asking for the quote breakdown which is good. The prices of the stove and pipe ect will vary, but once
you know what you need you can google some comparisons. That alcove seems pretty small so check
the clearances for sure.