Wood Stove Chimney Calculator & Material Planner
Chimney section counts and height geometry around nearby roof surfaces.
Project estimate
Wood Stove Chimney Planner
$1,512–$1,739
Material estimate + optional reserve · USD
- Outdoor height allowance
- 6 ft
- Total route allowance
- 16 ft
- Hearth area allowance
- 27.5 ft²
- Working time allowance
- 0.63 days
10 person-hours / 2 people / 8 h per day. Provisional activity rates; adjust in advanced options.
Excludes labor, tax, delivery, equipment rental, permits and site work. Sample prices are not live retailer quotes. Upper budget includes 15% contingency.
Cost breakdown
- Chimney
- $240
- Flue
- $450
- Hardware
- $450
- Hearth
- $372
Shopping list
0 / 5 checkedWhole packages rounded up. Edit a unit price to use your supplier's quote.
Chimney
Listed chimney sections above roof
2 sections
$240$120 per sections
Flue
Interior connector / chimney route
10 ft
$450$45 per ft
Hardware
Listed support / flashing / cap kit
1 kit
$350$350 per kit
Listed roof brace allowance
1 kits
$100$100 per kits
Hearth
Hearth material
31 ft²
$372$12 per ft²
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Assumptions & project notes
- Material allowance: 10%. Package sizes and coverage rates are editable in the inputs.
- Uses the common 3 ft above penetration / 2 ft above nearby roof geometry as a planning reference. Final clearance, height, supports and hearth protection must follow the listed stove/chimney system and local requirements.
- Check final dimensions, product specifications and any required local approvals before ordering.
Tools & preparation
- Tape measure, straightedge and level
- Marking and layout tools
- Suitable cutting and fastening tools
- Product-specific preparation and finishing tools
A preparation list; confirm installation tools with your selected products.
How to use the wood stove chimney planner
Start with stove-to-roof penetration route, highest roof within 10 ft, above penetration, manufacturer minimum total height, listed chimney section length, stove width, stove depth. The result includes outdoor height allowance, total route allowance, hearth area allowance. Open advanced options to match your product sizes, material allowance and labor expectations.
1. Measure and specify
Measure each room or surface and identify openings, edges, fixtures and transitions.
2. Adjust the estimate
Check package coverage, material orientation, pattern alignment and substrate requirements.
3. Prepare your order
Review full-piece cuts and matching accessories; order from consistent product batches where needed.
4. Plan the work
Prepare the surface and follow the product installation and finishing sequence, including drying or curing periods.
Frequently asked questions
What does the wood stove chimney planner estimate?+
Chimney section counts and height geometry around nearby roof surfaces. The shopping list includes listed chimney sections above roof, interior connector / chimney route, listed support / flashing / cap kit, listed roof brace allowance, hearth material.
Which assumptions should I check?+
Uses the common 3 ft above penetration / 2 ft above nearby roof geometry as a planning reference. Final clearance, height, supports and hearth protection must follow the listed stove/chimney system and local requirements.
Are the prices current supplier quotes?+
No. Initial unit prices are illustrative USD budgeting inputs. Enter a price beside each material to use your own quote. The total includes materials only; labor, shipping, taxes, permits and rental are excluded.
Can I save or share my project?+
Save stores the inputs and prices on this browser. Share link includes the configuration in the address so another device can reopen it. Download CSV exports the shopping list, and Print / PDF opens your browser’s print dialog.