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Costs and included work
For installing a gas fireplace, compare the scope first: appliance, flue, air supply and connection to the building. A price is useful only when supply and finishing work are clearly defined.
| Work / price basis | Starting indication | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Installing a gas fireplace | Price on request | Appliance, flue, air supply and connection to the building |
What affects your total?
An appliance price is not the price of a fully installed fireplace. Have the existing flue, roof penetration, ventilation, fire-safe junctions and applicable installation requirements assessed.
What to send with your request
Send appliance type, photos of the existing flue and roof, and the intended location. Include your postcode, preferred schedule and the elements that must remain, so the scope can be assessed.
Check the location
An installer should assess the proposed position, available connections and the appliance's requirements. Existing flues and ventilation arrangements are not automatically compatible.
Coordinate specialist and building work
Agree responsibility for gas installation, enclosure construction and finishing. The surround must follow the specified installation requirements rather than be designed solely around appearance.
Confirm commissioning and care
Use an appropriately qualified installer and obtain the required checks, operating guidance and maintenance information. Compare complete installed scope, not only the appliance purchase price.