How much does a wood burning stove cost?
A wood burner's cost is the stove plus the flue and a certified install. Get an indicative all-in figure below.
What a stove install involves
- 1Stove and hearth
Choose an Ecodesign-compliant stove sized to the room, on a suitable non-combustible hearth.
- 2Flue
An existing chimney is lined; without one, a twin-wall insulated flue is built — the bigger cost.
- 3Certification
Use a HETAS-registered installer (or notify building control) and fit a carbon-monoxide alarm — required for sign-off.
A wood burner is a strong feature on a flip — buyers love a focal point, and a reinstated fireplace photographs beautifully. Keep it certified and Ecodesign-compliant so it's an asset at survey, not a snag.
Wood burning stove costs (indicative, fitted)
| Item | Basis | Indicative cost |
|---|---|---|
| Stove (supply) | unit | £500 – £2,000 |
| Flue liner + install | existing chimney | £800 – £1,800 |
| Twin-wall flue (no chimney) | new flue system | £1,500 – £3,000 |
| All-in (existing chimney) | — | £1,800 – £4,000 |
Must be a HETAS-registered (or building-control notified) install. Ecodesign stoves are now the standard.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a wood burning stove cost to install?+
All-in into an existing chimney typically costs £1,800–£4,000 including the stove, flue liner, hearth and a certified install. A new twin-wall flue (no chimney) costs more.
Do wood burners need certification?+
Yes — installation must be done by a HETAS-registered installer or notified to building control, with a carbon-monoxide alarm fitted. Newer Ecodesign stoves meet current emissions rules.
Related tools & guides
Want to know how these figures are calculated? See our cost methodology.
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