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Fireplaces: A Red-Hot Home Addition Recent Buyers Should Consider

amomentwithfranca · 7 November 2017 · Leave a Comment

Surveys show that fireplaces are a hot-commodity for buyers. Both homebuyers and real estate agents agree that fireplaces are typically listed on prospective buyers’ “want” lists. In fact, 40 percent of homebuyers survey by The National Association of Retailers said that they were willing to pay more if the home had a fireplace.

Further data from the National Center for Real Estate Research shows that each fireplace adds a 12 percent increase in the home’s value. Although you just purchased your first home, you’ll need to think about each addition, add-on and renovation as a potential selling point.

Wood Burning

Traditional wood-burning fireplaces, like open hearth styles, have been around for centuries. But today’s homeowners have a variety of options to choose from in this category. Open hearth styles are typically made from brick or stone and are often considered the most authentic; however, homes without a fireplace will require a good amount of construction. Enclosed fireplaces tend to heat the living space much better than hearth styles that allow heat to escape up the chimney. And finally, wood burning stoves are an alternative that allow homeowners to burn wood inside of the home for heat without the heft construction bill, although these styles do require special ventilation piping.

The addition of a traditional wood burning fireplace in a new home requires renovation, from foundation to chimney, that ranges from $7,000 to $10,000 and in some cases even more.

Gas Burning

Different than wood burning, gas burning fireplaces create more heat at a lower cost and burn cleaner than their traditional counterparts. These types of fireplaces often require minimal construction and reconstruction when compared to wood burning options. Direct-vented built-in fireplaces can work with an existing or newly constructed chimney and generally require little change to the home’s existing structure.

Average costs range between $2,000 to $5,000, decorate log sets range between $400 and $1,000 and homeowners can also expect to pay about $150 annually to have the fireplace serviced.

Ethanol Burning

Today’s contemporary fireplaces are easy to install and maintain and have gained popularity among homeowners because they are odourless. While these styles do not create as much heat as gas or wood-burning fireplaces they are considered to be more environmentally-friendly. If your new home has an existing fireplace you can add an ethanol burning insert that doesn’t impact the look of a traditional fireplace.

The cost of a fireplace insert starts out at about $3,500 and can go up to $10,000, depending on the style. Burner assemblies range between $500 and $2,500. Retrofit units will set you back about $1,000. There’s also the cost of ethanol, which is about $20 per gallon.

Electric

Widely the most cost-effective option, electric fireplaces are not only easy to install but easy to maintain and operate. These types of fireplaces do not require venting or chimney access which means less hassle and a smaller bill. Electric options are great for new homeowners on a budget or those who are looking to spruce up a smaller living space. Freestanding electric fireplaces are often lightweight and compact and can heat a good size living area, up to a 1,000-square feet in some cases.

Basic cheap electric fireplaces start out at around $200 but the cost tends to average $700 to $800. Homeowners should also consider the cost of operation, as electric fireplaces use about $1.84 of electricity for every eight hour period.

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