How much does a log burner cost to install in the UK?
A log burner installation costs £1,500 to £5,000 in the UK, typically around £2,800 supplied and fitted. Prices reviewed June 2026.
A log burner is priced by the stove itself and by the flue work. Dropping a stove into a sound existing chimney is cheapest, and a home with no chimney needs a twin-wall flue, which costs more.
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Log burner installation cost breakdown
What a log burner installation typically costs, by option:
| Flue situation | Typical UK cost |
|---|---|
| Into an existing chimney | £1,500 to £3,000 |
| Existing chimney plus new liner | £2,000 to £3,800 |
| No chimney (twin-wall flue) | £3,000 to £5,000 |
| + New hearth and surround | add £400 to £1,500 |
What's included in the price?
A typical log burner installation price includes:
- The stove
- Flue or chimney liner
- Hearth and fitting
- A HETAS certificate or building control sign-off
What changes the price?
The things that move a log burner installation price most:
The stove brand and output
Whether you have a usable chimney or need a twin-wall flue
A new flue liner for an existing chimney
Hearth, surround and any making good
Does where you live change the cost?
Fairly consistent nationally, with London a little higher on labour.
Common questions
Fitting a stove into a sound existing chimney typically costs £1,500 to £3,000 supplied and fitted. Add a flue liner and you are nearer £2,000 to £3,800, and a home with no chimney needs a twin-wall flue at £3,000 to £5,000.
No. If you do not have a chimney, an installer fits an insulated twin-wall flue up through the roof or the wall. It adds cost but works in most homes.
Yes. A HETAS registered installer can self-certify the work, or building control signs it off. You need this for safety and when you sell.
These are independent guide prices based on typical UK jobs in 2026. Your actual cost depends on your property, spec, access and where you live. Always get at least three written quotes before committing.