Fireplace installation — Boston, MA

Last updated: September 24, 2026

What affects the price

When you budget for a new fireplace, the final number depends on several moving parts. Choosing between a simple electric insert and a complex gas or wood-burning setup changes labor needs significantly. If your home already has a chimney or gas line, costs stay lower. If we need to run new venting, cut into walls, or add custom stonework, the labor and material requirements increase. Every home layout is unique, and we look at your specific space to provide a plan. Exact pricing confirmed free on the call.

About this service

This involves putting a new unit into your home, whether it’s a direct-vent gas insert or a freestanding model. You need this if you are remodeling a room or replacing an outdated, inefficient fireplace. The process includes site preparation, gas line hookups, and venting installation to meet local building codes. Factors like existing framing, chimney condition, and fuel line access impact the final cost. We guide you through the process from start to finish. Exact pricing confirmed free on the call.

Installing during the summer is a smart way to prepare for the colder months ahead. While it may seem counterintuitive to think about fire when it is hot outside, this is often the best window to get better pricing on units and shorter wait times. Your fireplace will be ready to go the moment the first chilly evening arrives.

Frequently asked in Boston

Also serving nearby: Quincy · Cambridge · Lynn · Newton · Brockton

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More on this: NFPA heating safety — heating equipment fire data.

Service area details

Serving all of Boston — population 653,833; about 13,525 residents per square mile across 48.3 sq mi. ZIP codes covered include 02108, 02109, 02110, 02111, 02112, 02113, 02114, 02115.

Neighborhoods served in Boston: Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South End, North End, Fenway-Kenmore, Charlestown — and every surrounding area.