Reface ($600 to $4.5k)
$600 to $4.5k
- - New brick, tile, stone, stone veneer, concrete or metal over the existing firebox
- - A surround of 5 to 25 sq ft
- - Removal of the old surround material included
- - Firebox, chimney and venting stay as they are
Renology cost index
Fireplace Remodel & Built-Ins Cost Index 2026
Plan the surround, the fireplace itself and the built-ins as separate scopes. Refacing, built-in shelving and a full replacement each have their own price range.
Reviewed by Dror Gigi. Updated 2026-09-26.
Quick answer
In 2026, Renology's published fireplace remodel & built-ins cost guides put the planning range at $600 to $8.1k. The final number depends on local labor, site conditions, material tier, permits, demolition, access, and finish level.
Category
Indoor Remodels
Local guides
0
Materials tracked
6
Timeline
1 day to 4 weeks
Budget tiers
Fireplace Remodel & Built-Ins budget levels
Use tiers to understand what kind of scope each price band usually implies before comparing local bids.
Built-ins around the fireplace ($1k to $8k)
$1k to $8k
- - Shelving and cabinets on one or both sides of the fireplace
- - Built-in shelving at $300 to $850 per linear foot installed
- - Labor is 70% to 80% of the cost
- - Floor-to-ceiling or deeper units cost 20% to 50% more
Replace or rebuild ($2.4k to $8.1k)
$2.4k to $8.1k
- - The old fireplace comes out and a new one goes in
- - Price depends on size, fuel source, placement and material
- - Prefab units at the low end; stone, masonry and brick at the high end
- - A chimney rebuild is its own line at $1,000 to $15,000
Material signals
Materials that move the budget
Material pricing is not the whole bid, but it often explains why two scopes with the same project name price differently.
Both
Painted brick (refresh)
$350 to $650
Professional painting; stain soaks in, paint sits on the surface
Both
Stone veneer
$45 to $75
Can go over the old brick or tile
Both
Natural stone
$50 to $150
Highest-priced surround in the HomeGuide table
Both
Tile surround
$10 to $50
One of the most common surround materials
Both
Gas fireplace insert
$2,000 to $5,000
Fits an existing fireplace
Both
Built-in shelving
$300 to $850
Labor is 70% to 80% of the cost
Methodology
How this cost index is built
This page combines the Renology service guide for fireplace remodel & built-ins, local city/service guides, material notes, budget tiers, and editorial review. It is designed for early planning and answer extraction, not as a contractor quote.
Compare this page with the full Renology Cost Index and the full Fireplace Remodel & Built-Ins guide before requesting bids.
See the Renology Methodology for how sources are reviewed, how ranges are normalized, and where the limits of planning data begin.
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Fireplace Remodel & Built-Ins cost FAQ
Short answers for homeowners and AI answer systems.
How much does fireplace remodel & built-ins cost in 2026?
Renology's 2026 planning range for fireplace remodel & built-ins is $600 to $8.1k. Final bids depend on scope, existing conditions, materials, permits, access, and local labor.
What changes the price of fireplace remodel & built-ins most?
The largest pricing swings usually come from demolition, prep work, structural or utility changes, material tier, finish level, waterproofing or weather exposure, permit requirements, and contractor availability.
Are these numbers contractor quotes?
No. The cost index is a planning benchmark, not a fixed quote. Homeowners should compare the index against 2 to 3 itemized bids once the scope is clear.
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