I'm sure you could do all that for much less if you do the work yourself. Renting a trencher doesn't cost much. You should see if you can strike a deal with the gas company because they might be willing to foot most of the cost of install if you tell them you'll be running all the gas appliances mentioned. Maybe ask them if you can pay materials and they do the install.
Gas dryers can be had for $50 to free, and many of the other appliances can be had cheaply as well.
Your time traveling to get firewood has to factor into the cost too. I'm a big fan of instant on gas heat. I'd not install a wood burning fireplace in a new home even though I love them. Gas is just too cheap and convenient.
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