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Guide
What Does a Fireplace Cost to Install?
The price on a fire is only part of the total. Here is everything that goes into an installed price, so there are no surprises in the quote.
What makes up the total
- The fire — prices on our website are for the fire itself, excluding installation. At the time of writing (November 2026) wood fires start around $2,000, gas fires around $3,400 and electric fireplaces from about $600, rising with size and features.
- Flue kit — for wood and most gas fires. The length depends on your ceiling height and roof.
- Installation — labour, roof work and flashing, and fitting the hearth or base.
- Council consent — wood burners need a building consent. Tauranga City Council’s fixed fees as at July 2026 were $612 for a freestanding heater and $858 for an inbuilt heater, including the Code Compliance Certificate.
- Extras — a hearth or floor protector, wall protection, a wetback and plumbing, a gas line, or removing an old fire.
What changes the price most
- Freestanding vs inbuilt — inbuilt fires need a cavity or an existing fireplace and usually more building work.
- Roof and ceiling — high or raked ceilings, steep roofs and two-storey runs need more flue and more time.
- Replacing an old fire — removing an old burner and making good can be simple or involved.
- Wetback or gas connection — plumbing or gasfitting adds to the job.
That’s why we quote after a free site check rather than guessing. You get one fixed price covering the fire, flue, installation, consent and certificates.
Keeping the cost down
- Pick a fire sized to your space (see what size fire do I need?) rather than the biggest.
- A freestanding fire in an easy spot is usually simplest to install.
- Plan ahead: consent and installation take time, so don’t leave it until the first cold snap.
Browse current prices on Shop Fireplaces, then ask for a quote.
Sources
Official guidance we checked when writing this page (November 2026). Rules and fees change, so check the source or ask us before you rely on a figure.
Good to Know
Common questions
Do your prices include installation?
No. Website prices are for the fire. Your quote adds the flue, installation, consent and any extras as one fixed price.
How much is the council consent for a wood burner in Tauranga?
As at July 2026, Tauranga City Council’s fixed fee was $612 for a freestanding heater and $858 for an inbuilt heater, including the Code Compliance Certificate.
Questions?
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