How much does a log burner cost to install in the UK?
A log burner installation costs £2,800 on average in the UK. Most jobs fall between £1,500 and £5,000 supplied and fitted. Flue situation: Into an existing chimney £1,500 to £3,000; Existing chimney plus new liner £2,000 to £3,800; No chimney £3,000 to £5,000. Prices reviewed June 2026.
A log burner, also called a wood burning stove, 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.
Log burner installation cost calculator
Use the calculator to price your log burner installation in 2026. Adjust the options and area for a UK cost range. Nothing is sent anywhere.
Log burner installation cost breakdown
Typical log burner installation 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?
Typical log burner installation prices include:
- 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 log burner installation prices 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?
In London, a log burner installation typically costs around £3,600 supplied and fitted, about 30% above the UK average of £2,800. In the North, Scotland and Wales the guide figure is nearer £2,600.
| Region | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands / East (UK average) | £1,500 | £2,800 | £5,000 |
| London | £2,000 | £3,600 | £6,500 |
| South East / South West | £1,700 | £3,200 | £5,800 |
| North / Scotland / Wales | £1,400 | £2,600 | £4,600 |
Guide prices supplied and fitted, scaled with the same regional multipliers as the calculator. Not quotes.
Log burner installation cost in major UK cities
| City | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | £1,300 | £2,400 | £4,300 |
| Birmingham | £1,500 | £2,700 | £4,900 |
| Bristol | £1,700 | £3,100 | £5,500 |
| Cardiff | £1,400 | £2,600 | £4,700 |
| Edinburgh | £1,500 | £2,700 | £4,900 |
| Glasgow | £1,400 | £2,500 | £4,500 |
| Leeds | £1,400 | £2,600 | £4,700 |
| Liverpool | £1,400 | £2,600 | £4,600 |
| London | £2,000 | £3,600 | £6,500 |
| Manchester | £1,400 | £2,700 | £4,800 |
| Newcastle | £1,400 | £2,500 | £4,500 |
| Sheffield | £1,400 | £2,600 | £4,600 |
City guide estimates, scaled by local labour costs. Indicative averages for log burner installation, not quotes.
Fairly consistent nationally, with London a little higher on labour.
Common questions
How much does it cost to fit a log burner?
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.
Do I need a chimney for a log burner?
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.
Does a log burner need to be signed off?
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.
Can I fit a log burner myself?
Legally yes, but the installation must comply with building regulations and be signed off, either by a registered installer who self-certifies or by building control if you do it yourself. Once you add the building control fee and the flue components, the saving over a professional install is usually small, and an incorrectly installed stove is a carbon monoxide risk. Most people are better off paying the £1,500 to £3,000 for a certified installation into an existing chimney.
Do log burners add value to a house?
Estate agents regularly list a stove as a feature buyers ask for, and a fitted burner at £1,500 to £5,000 is one of the cheaper improvements with visible appeal. Any value uplift is not guaranteed though, and in smoke control areas the stove must be an exempt (DEFRA-approved) model, so keep the paperwork to show buyers.
Official guidance and sources
The rules and schemes referenced on this page come from these official UK sources. The price figures are Costwise's own; see how we price.
- Building regulations: Approved Document J GOV.UK · A wood burner install must meet Approved Document J (flue, hearth and ventilation).
- Smoke control area rules GOV.UK · In a smoke control area, only approved appliances and authorised fuels may be used.
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.