How much does stove installation cost?
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For a stove we build by hand, installation is part of the agreed fixed project price. Freestanding stoves are installed at an hourly rate. A visit to your home is the best way for us to assess how much work the installation will involve.
Construction is part of a masonry stove
A masonry heater, tiled stove or bespoke fireplace is planned as a complete installation. Materials, shape and construction belong together. Our quotation sets out which work is included, giving you a price for the agreed scope.
Additional work to the building, such as a new chimney or changes to the floor, needs separate consideration. We clarify those points before construction starts.
For a freestanding stove, the connection matters
An accessible location with a suitable chimney connection makes installation simpler. Creating an opening, fitting an air duct or removing an old stove adds time.
We discuss the expected work before starting. That includes flue pipes, floor protection and moving the appliance into the house. Taking a heavy stove up a narrow staircase is very different from delivering it at ground level.
What helps us estimate the work
A few clear photographs and the main details are enough for an initial conversation:
- The proposed stove position, including some of the surrounding area.
- The existing chimney connection and any available documentation.
- The flooring and access to the room, especially stairs or narrow doors.
- Your preferred model or the type of stove you have in mind.
Allow for the chimney sweep’s approval
The installation needs to be coordinated with and approved by the responsible chimney sweep before the first fire. Their services and fees are not automatically included in our installation work. Our quotation distinguishes our work from other necessary services so you can plan around a clear total budget.