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The Cost to Fit a Wood Stove in Gloucestershire & Across the UK

If you are asking how much it costs to install a wood stove in Gloucestershire or elsewhere in the UK, this page gives realistic guide prices based on typical installations.

Standard stove and flue liner installations usually cost between:

£2,000 – £2,800

In Gloucestershire, most straightforward installs fall between:

£2,000 – £2,400

Prices vary depending on property type, chimney condition, and what work is required.

Stove & Flue Liner Installations – What to Expect

The core of a stove fitter’s work is installing a wood-burning stove into an existing masonry chimney.

A standard installation typically includes:

  • Supply and installation of a stainless steel flexible Class 1 flue liner

  • Chimney pot and rain cowl

  • Closure plate (galvanised steel or cement board)

  • Vitreous enamel flue pipe connecting the stove to the liner

  • HETAS or OFTEC registration certificate

  • Compliant carbon monoxide alarm and data plate (legal requirements)

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Typical Costs (Guide Prices)

These figures are based on:

  • A standard two-storey house

  • A non-VAT registered HETAS installer

  • An existing masonry chimney in reasonable condition

If a company is VAT registered, the overall cost will be higher.

Breakdown (UK Wide)

  • Stove & flue liner installation: £1,300 – £1,600

  • 5kW wood-burning stove: from £700+

Approximate Total:

£2,000 – £2,800

This reflects a typical mid-range stove with a professionally installed, HETAS-registered flue liner system.

Fireplace Opening & Hearth

Opening up an existing fireplace may include:

  • Laying a new hearth

  • Internal rendering / heat cement boarding out

  • Tidying and plastering the chimney breast

Typical cost: around £800, plus the cost of the hearth itself (£0 – £200, depending on material).

This is often required where a fireplace has been previously closed off or needs preparing for a stove installation.

Flue Insulation

Flue insulation may be required for taller or exposed chimneys to improve draw and overall performance, while also reducing condensation and improving usability in cold weather

  • Additional cost: £300 – £700, depending on chimney height and size

  • Options include LECA backfill, vermiculite, or flue wrap insulation

Twin Wall Flue Installations (No Chimney)

If your property does not have a chimney, an insulated twin wall flue system is required.

Across the UK, an external twin wall installation on a standard two-storey house typically costs:

£1,800 – £2,500

This does not include the cost of the stove or any additional building work.

Important

Every chimney and property is different.

Final costs can vary depending on:

  • Chimney condition and size

  • Amount of building work required

  • Materials used

  • Property type and location

All prices shown are guide figures only.

Before any fixed price is given, a proper survey should be carried out.

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