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Gas Fire Installation Cost

£750published average (May 2024 figures). Last updated August 2026.

Checkatrade's published average for supplying and installing a gas fire is £750; its underlying price table was last updated in May 2024.

What each option costs

TypeTypical costNotes
Gas fire supply and installation£750Published average; source figures last updated May 2024

What affects the price

  • Fire type and purchase price
  • Existing chimney and flue condition
  • Gas pipework and building work

What’s included

  • The agreed appliance and installation
  • Safety testing and commissioning by a qualified Gas Safe engineer

Good to know

How long does it take? Checkatrade says a straightforward installation can be completed within about three hours; flue or building work takes longer.

Do I need one? Gas fire installation and removal must be carried out by a Gas Safe engineer qualified for that appliance type.

Before you book, read how to check a gas engineer is Gas Safe registered.

How to pay less

  1. Have the chimney and flue assessed before choosing a fire
  2. Compare quotes with the same appliance and building-work scope

Sources

  1. Checkatrade, Gas Fire Installation Cost (figures last updated May 2024)
  2. Gas Safe Register, Find an Engineer

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The source page is presented as a 2026 guide, but its price table says it was last updated on 30 May 2024, so obtain current quotes.

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