How Much Does A Gas Fireplace Cost?

Gas fireplace cost ranges from $500-$6000, depending on the size and style of the fireplace. Average gas fireplace prices are $2000-$5000 without installation. Gas fireplaces are available for both the indoors and outdoors, and come in vented or ventless varieties. An outdoor gas fireplace costs less than the indoor equivalent. Ventless gas fireplaces cost less than vented equivalents. Average outdoor gas fireplace prices are around $1500 without installation. Average indoor ventless gas fireplace cost is around $2000 without installation. Average indoor vented gas fireplace cost is around $3000 without installation. Gas fireplace insert prices range from $1000-$3000. In addition, gas fireplace prices vary per location and from where the fireplace is purchased.

Gas Fireplace Installation Cost

The cost of installing a gas fireplace can be almost as much as the cost of the actual fireplace. The average cost of installing a gas fireplace is around $3000; however, the cost of installing a gas fireplace can range from $2000-$5000.

Installation of an outdoor gas fireplace costs less than installation of an indoor equivalent. The cost of installation for an outdoor gas fireplace is around $1000 less than the cost of installing an equivalent fireplace indoors.  Gas fireplace insert prices for installation are usually less than installing a whole gas fireplace system. The cost of installing a gas fireplace varies per location and the installation company. Some fireplace companies give a discount installation rate to customers who purchase their fireplace from them.

Gas Fireplace Repair Cost

Gas fireplace repair cost varies per location, the fireplace repair company and the extent of damage that needs to be repaired. Gas fireplace repair prices range from $100-$3000. A gas fireplace with little damage usually costs around $100-$700 to repair, while a fireplace with extensive damage costs about $1500-$3000 to repair. The cost of gas fireplace repair is about the same for indoor, outdoor, vented and ventless gas fireplaces.

Ventless Fireplaces

A vent free gas fireplace is a gas fireplace that has no vents and is positioned a few inches away from household walls to help prevent burning. Ventless gas fireplaces cost less than vented gas fireplaces cost. Average vent free gas fireplace prices range from $1000-$2500 without installation. However, larger than normal vent free or ventless gas fireplaces with custom made or fancy stands cost up to $4000 without installation.

Vented Fireplaces

There are two different types of vented gas fireplaces, direct vent and natural vent. A direct vent gas fireplace does not require a chimney to vent through; it can be vented directed through the roof or a wall. A natural vented gas fireplace vents through an existing chimney. Direct vent gas fireplaces are more cost efficient than natural vent gas fireplaces as they have far less heat loss and draft issues.

Vented gas fireplaces are the most popular type of gas fireplaces; they are also some of the most expensive. Both types of vented gas fireplaces range in price from $2000-$4000 before installation. Small vented gas fireplaces cost around $2000-$3000, while large vented gas fireplaces cost around $3000-$4000. However, exceptionally large or custom-made vented gas fireplace prices can be as high as $5500-$6000. Direct vent gas fireplace prices for installation tends to be slightly higher than natural vented gas fireplaces if the home has an existing chimney.

Free Standing Fireplaces

Free standing gas fireplaces are the most expensive type of gas fireplace. Free standing gas fireplace prices range from $3000-$7000 without installation. Small free standing gas fireplace cost is around $3000-$4000. Large free standing gas fireplace cost is around $4000-$5000 without installation. Custom made or very large or fancy free standing gas fireplaces can be as much as $7000 before installation.

Gas Fireplace Logs

Gas fireplace logs are specially designed to burn in gas fireplaces. These logs help to clean the fireplace while it burns. Gas fireplace logs come in two varieties; vented and ventless. Ventless gas fireplace logs cost more than logs for vented gas fireplaces. Ventless gas fireplace logs cost $350-$700. Logs for vented gas fireplaces cost $300-$600.