how much does it cost to build a brick fireplace and chimney?
A mason-built brick fireplace costs $3,500 to $5,000. If installing a gas burning fireplace, plan on spending $750 to $1,000 for a gas log kit. The addition of a new chimney might cost $60 to $100 per linear foot for an engineered chimney and $100 to $200 per linear foot for a masonry chimney.