What a gas fireplace costs to install
A gas fireplace installed in Metro Vancouver typically runs $4,000–$9,000 including the unit, gas line, venting, permit and finishing connections. Converting an existing wood fireplace to a gas insert is usually cheaper — $3,500–$7,000 — because the chimney provides the venting route.
These are market ranges for Metro Vancouver, not a quote. They’re here so you can plan and compare, and they’re reviewed quarterly.
What it costs
What decides where in the range you land
$1,500–$5,000+, the single widest variable. Output, glass, finish and controls.
As with any gas work, distance from the existing supply drives a large part of the labour.
An existing chimney is the cheap case. A direct vent through an exterior wall is straightforward. A run through multiple storeys is not.
Surround, mantel, hearth and tile are usually a separate trade and often excluded from a plumbing quote — check.
Most modern units need power for the fan, ignition and controls.
Required. Included in our quote.
What people ask us
How much is a gas fireplace installed?
$4,000–$9,000 typically, less for an insert into an existing fireplace.
Do I need a permit?
Yes, and a licensed gas fitter.
Can I use my existing chimney?
Often, with a liner. It's the cheapest venting route.
Is finishing included?
Usually not — surround, mantel and hearth are typically a separate trade.
How often does it need servicing?
Annually, before heating season.
Got a quote you want checked?
Send it to [email protected]. We’ll tell you whether it’s fair, including when it is — and if the quote you already have is the one to take, we’ll say so.
