Fireplaces FAQs

# Fireplaces: 10 Frequently Asked Questions ## 1. How much does it cost to install a wood-burning stove in the UK? A complete wood-burning stove installation typically costs £1,500-£4,500 mid-range, including the stove (£800-£2,500), flue liner (£600-£1,200), hearth, register plate, and labour. If you need a new twin-wall flue system (no existing chimney), add £1,500-£4,000. Premium stoves from brands like Contura, Hwam, and Morso cost £3,000-£5,000+ for the stove alone. Budget installations using a smaller stove and existing chimney can start from £1,500. The most common additional cost is chimney relining (£600-£2,000), which is required if the existing liner is damaged, the wrong diameter, or absent. Always use a HETAS-registered installer — their work is self-certified for Building Regulations, saving you a separate Building Control application. ## 2. What is the difference between a wood-burning stove and a multi-fuel stove? A wood-burning stove is designed exclusively for burning seasoned logs. It has a flat base or grate optimised for wood combustion and typically achieves the highest efficiencies with wood fuel. A multi-fuel stove has a riddling grate that allows ash from coal and smokeless fuels to fall through for efficient burning — it can burn both wood and solid fuels. Multi-fuel stoves offer greater fuel flexibility but may not burn wood quite as efficiently as dedicated wood burners. In Smoke Control Areas, only smokeless fuels or wood in Defra-exempt appli