Gas Stove Installation- WOW $$

CateP · 08-29-2012, 03:22 PM

I am purchasing a gas stove fireplace and am astounded by the labor costs for installation. Of the three distributors in the area, one cost $500, another $550 and yet another $675. That does not include materials, but it does include permits.

I am purchasing the stove from the distributor who charges $675. The installer called to set up a time and told me it would take about 2 hours to install the stove. Two hours! That's $337 per hour (not including travel time). WOW. Who do these guys think they are? Lawyers?

I'm wondering if there is an alternative installation option to this apparent rip off.

08-29-2012, 03:22 PM	#1
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	Gas Stove Installation- WOW $$ I am purchasing a gas stove fireplace and am astounded by the labor costs for installation. Of the three distributors in the area, one cost $500, another $550 and yet another $675. That does not include materials, but it does include permits. I am purchasing the stove from the distributor who charges $675. The installer called to set up a time and told me it would take about 2 hours to install the stove. Two hours! That's $337 per hour (not including travel time). WOW. Who do these guys think they are? Lawyers? I'm wondering if there is an alternative installation option to this apparent rip off.