What gas fireplace installation typically costs
| Gas line only | $989–$1,989For a fireplace bought elsewhere. |
|---|---|
| Fireplace supplied and installed | $4,989–$8,989Depends on the unit and the venting. |
Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
When you need it
- You are converting a wood fireplace to gas
- A renovation adds a fireplace to a new room
- An old gas fireplace is being replaced
What changes the price
| Insert or new build | An insert uses the existing chimney. A new fireplace needs framing and a vent to outside. |
|---|---|
| Gas line | Distance from the existing gas supply to the fireplace. |
| Venting route | Straight out a wall is simplest. Up through a roof is more. |
What the job involves
- Check the fireplace opening or the framed space, and plan the venting route.
- Run the gas line with a shut-off valve.
- Install the insert or fireplace and its venting.
- Leak test, commission it and show you the controls.
- Time on site
- Usually 1 to 2 days
- Permits
- Gas work in BC needs a gas permit and a licensed gas fitter.
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for gas fireplace installation, because the factors above change it from one home to the next. It starts with an on-site estimate for $269. A Pure Mechanical Group plumber looks at the job and gives you a price in writing, good for 30 days. Approve it and the $269 comes off the price. If you do not go ahead, the fee covers the visit. Anything found once work has started is priced and approved before it is done.
Call 1-800-604-0631.
Questions people ask
How much does gas fireplace installation cost in Metro Vancouver?
Gas line only: $989–$1,989. Fireplace supplied and installed: $4,989–$8,989. Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
Can a wood fireplace be converted to gas?
Yes. A gas insert fits into the existing opening and vents up the chimney through a liner.
Does a gas fireplace need a chimney?
No. A direct-vent fireplace vents through an outside wall, so it can go where there has never been a chimney.
Does a gas fireplace need servicing?
Once a year: cleaning the glass and burner, and checking the venting and safety controls.
Is the estimate free?
No. A Pure Mechanical Group plumber comes out, looks at the job and gives you a written estimate. Approve it and the $269 comes off the price. If you do not go ahead, the fee covers the visit.
What if you find something unexpected once work starts?
The estimate is based on what can be seen. Anything found once a wall, floor or the ground is open is shown to you, priced and approved before it is done.
