Fireplace & chimney in Knoxville, TN
What the law asks for, what to check before you hand over money, and the verified pros who do this work here.
Do you need a licensed pro for this?
Over a thresholdTennessee requires a Contractor (BC) once the job is worth $25,000 or more. Below that, no state licence is required — which makes insurance and a checkable track record the things to ask about.
Source: TCA 62-6-102
$200–$1,000
Most Knoxville, TN fireplace & chimney projects run $200–$1,000 per visit. Yours depends on things we can't see from here — that's what the bids are for.
What moves the price
- System size and typeswings it
A right-sized system, a heat pump vs. straight AC, and SEER tier move both equipment and install cost.
- Ductwork conditionraises it
Leaky, undersized, or absent ducts add to a changeout; good existing duct keeps it down.
- Seasonal booking pressureswings it
The first hot week and the first freeze are when everyone calls — off-season scheduling costs less.
- Electrical and pad workraises it
A new system may need a dedicated circuit, disconnect, or pad the old one did not.
Common questions
Do you need a licensed pro for fireplace & chimney in Knoxville, TN?
Tennessee requires a Contractor (BC) once the job is worth $25,000 or more. Below that, no state licence is required — which makes insurance and a checkable track record the things to ask about.
How much does fireplace & chimney cost in Knoxville, TN?
Most Knoxville, TN fireplace & chimney projects run $200–$1,000. The real number depends on the specific job — verified local pros bid on it for free through CrewVet.
What makes fireplace & chimney cost more or less in Knoxville, TN?
The biggest swings come from system size and type, ductwork condition, seasonal booking pressure, electrical and pad work.
Before you hire
- Ask for the licence number and check it against the state register yourself — it takes a minute and it is the single most useful minute you will spend.
- Get it in writing before any money moves: what's included, what isn't, and what happens if the price changes.
- Never pay the whole job up front. A deposit is normal; the balance on completion is normal.
Verified fireplace & chimney pros in Knoxville, TN
No pros have listed this service in Knoxville, TN yet. You can still ask for bids — requests go to a person who routes them, not to an empty directory.