Description
Plan your fireplace remodel budget from stone surround to the final invoice. This fireplace makeover spreadsheet helps you estimate every item, figure out how much stone or shiplap to buy, compare gas, electric, and wood inserts, and track what you’ve spent and paid as you go.
Turn that dated brick into the cozy focal point you’ve been dreaming of, without the budget surprises.
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WHAT IT DOES
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– Plan up to 40 line items across 10 fireplace categories
– Mark each item DIY or Pro, and enter materials and labor separately
– Track actual costs and payments as quotes and invoices come in
– Flags anything over or under your estimate automatically
– Shows what you’ve paid so far and what’s still to pay
– Adds sales tax on materials and a cushion for surprises
– Shows your budget status and savings vs. a full contractor quote
– Compares gas, electric, and wood inserts by what they cost to buy, install, and run over the years
– Charts show where your money goes and upfront vs. running costs
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
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– Fireplace Remodel Budget Calculator (.xlsx spreadsheet) with 5 tabs:
Start Here: instructions to get you going
Project: budget, projected total, and your answer at a glance
Budget Planner: plan and track every item, cost, and payment
Measure: stone or tile (minus the firebox opening), shiplap boards, hearth size, suggested mantel length, and paint
Insert Compare: find the best value insert over 1 to 30 years
– 2-page PDF how-to guide
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CATEGORIES INCLUDED
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Surround & Facing • Mantel • Hearth • Insert or Firebox • Chimney & Venting • Gas & Electrical • Paint & Finishing • Decor & Styling • Permits & Inspection • Demolition & Other
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PERFECT FOR
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– Refacing old brick with stacked stone, tile, or limewash
– Adding a shiplap or paneled fireplace wall
– Installing a new mantel and hearth
– Switching to a gas, electric, or wood insert
– Cozy fall and holiday living room makeovers
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EASY TO USE
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– Just type in the shaded cells. Everything else calculates for you.
– Formulas are protected so you can’t accidentally break them
– Comes filled in with an example fireplace makeover so you can see how it works
– Designed in a calm, neutral palette that looks lovely on screen
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WORKS WITH
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– Microsoft Excel (2010 or newer, Windows or Mac, and Excel online)
– Google Sheets (free; upload the file to Google Drive and open it)
– Apple Numbers (some colors and charts may look slightly different)
A computer is easiest for filling it in. Phones and tablets work with the free Excel or Google Sheets app.
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PLEASE NOTE
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– This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped.
– Your files will be available to download right after purchase.
– Results are estimates based on the numbers you enter.
– This is a budgeting tool, not installation guidance. Gas lines, venting, and chimney work should be done by licensed professionals following local code and your insert’s manual.
– For personal use only. Please don’t share, resell, or redistribute.
– Due to the nature of digital products, please see my shop policies regarding returns.
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