Stove Installation Cost
How long is a piece string? The cost of installing a wood burning stove can be anything from about £200 to £3000+.
Are you are lucky enough to have a suitable chimney, hearth, ventilation?
Probably not. If you are lucky then a DIY job to the building regulations and an inspection from your local Building control Officer might cost as little as £200.
The chances are that your chimney / flue will not be suitable and Ultimately DANGEROUS. The fitting of stoves is regulated by Document J Building Regulations. Have a look through and see if you are up to designing and installing a safe job. If you’re not confident, get an expert in.
If you have a chimney, previously used for an open coal fire, you could be looking at £600+ for a DIY job. For a professional installation it would be £1000+. (Not counting work on the opening and hearth)
In situations where a new chimney needs creating from scratch by a professional, the cost is likely to exceed £2000 for an external, insulated, stainless steel flue.
For the purpose of our “Is it worth it?” calculation I’ll use a low -mid price of £1000 for the installation.
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