Converting a wood-burning fireplace to gas is one of the most popular upgrades in Tampa right now — instant on/off, no firewood storage, no creosote, no chimney sweep. Here's what the conversion actually involves, what it costs in the Tampa Bay, and how long it takes.
Three ways to convert
- Gas log set (vented): Cheapest. Drops into existing wood firebox, uses existing flue. $1,200–$2,500 installed.
- Gas insert (direct-vent): Sealed unit slides into the firebox with new co-axial venting up the chimney. Real heat, true efficiency. $4,500–$8,500 installed.
- Full tear-out and new build: Demo the masonry, frame in a modern direct-vent unit. $9,000–$18,000.
Permits and inspection in Tampa Bay
Florida requires a gas permit for any new gas appliance or new gas line. We pull the permit in your name, run the gas line from your meter (or LP tank), set the unit, and schedule the final inspection. You don't deal with the county — we do.
Typical timeline
- Day 1: In-home estimate
- Week 1–2: Permit pulled, unit ordered
- Install day: 4–8 hours for inserts, 1–2 days for tear-outs
- Within 1 week: County final inspection
Need a licensed gas tech in Tampa?
V2 Gas Fireplace Pros are factory-trained, licensed, and insured. Most Tampa jobs are same-day. Flat-rate $69 diagnostic credited toward the repair.
We also serve nearby communities
Our techs cover Tampa and the surrounding Tampa Bay on the same routes: St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Wesley Chapel, Riverview, Lutz. If you're in any of these, expect same-day or next-day scheduling.