Installers must register yearly
Lombard requires a $100 annual contractor registration for permitted work; HVAC contractors file a certificate of insurance with at least $300,000 coverage.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Lombard, Illinois
DuPage County / Western suburbs. Heat your home, even when the power goes out: the permit, the local rules, and who installs here.
Free to request · No obligation to hireBefore you install in Lombard.
Chimney repair is a $75 permit
The village fee schedule dated July 2026 lists chimney repair at a $75 flat fee; unlisted work is priced by project cost.
Local detailsTen local landmarks, few homes
Lombard lists ten local landmarks, including the Sheldon Peck Homestead and six private addresses; altering one may need a certificate of appropriateness.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 24.8°F at the WHEATON 3 SE, IL station. One station is a planning reference, not a reading for every address. NOAA station normals
Local businesses to contact directly
Wood stove installers in Lombard.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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Fireplace & Chimney Authority
Sales & installation · Showrooms at 120 E. Lake St., Elmhurst, and 1702 Ogden Ave., Lisle; its Lombard page names Lombard and DuPage CountyIts Lombard installation page says it can come to Lombard homes and install a wood stove, offers wood-burning options, and says all its installers are fully licensed and certified. Its product menu lists wood burning stoves and inserts. The Elmhurst and Lisle showrooms are both a short drive; ask whether it holds a Lombard contractor registration.
View business & contact detailsFireplace & Chimney Authority: fireplace installationWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Midwest Chimney Specialists
Chimney service & installation · 17W421 Eisenhower Rd., Oakbrook Terrace; its service-areas page lists Lombard under DuPage County for all servicesIts installation page covers wood stove installation and venting, with attention to clearances, hearth protection and an insulated liner sized to the stove, and says it inspects the flue with a camera before quoting. Lombard is listed for all services. Ask for its Lombard registration and who pulls the permit.
View business & contact detailsMidwest Chimney Specialists service areasWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab
Unpaid listings, shown alphabetically. Website research is not contractor vetting or confirmation of a partnership. Confirm qualifications and insurance before hiring.
Details your installer can help confirm
Wood stove permits in Lombard.
Apply to the Building Division, online or on paper.
Inside Lombard, permits come from the Community Development Department’s Building Division at Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave. (630-620-5750), which takes online and paper applications. The village requires a building permit for all new structures and updates to existing structures. Applications need a plat of survey with the work location marked and drawings to scale, and every contractor must be registered before the permit issues. Lombard lists the 2024 International Residential and Mechanical codes. Review is first come, first served and can take four to six weeks in peak season. The pages don’t name stoves or inserts, so ask how yours is classified.
Village of Lombard: Permit Requirements and FeesLandmark rules touch only a handful of properties.
Lombard’s Historic Preservation Commission manages the village’s local landmark process, and the village says a local landmark that is altered may need a certificate of appropriateness. Its list is short: the Sheldon Peck Homestead, Lombard Cemetery, Babcock’s Grove House, the Lackner Building and six private addresses. The Lombard Historical Society’s plaque program is separate and does not trigger review. If your home is on the village list, ask before adding a chimney or vent.
Village of Lombard: Historic Preservation CommissionCheck that your installer is registered.
All contractors doing permitted work in Lombard need a village Contractor Registration Certificate, which costs $100 and is valid for one year; registration can be done through the online portal. HVAC contractors must supply a certificate of insurance with at least $300,000 single-limit liability coverage, and general contractors and masons need the same certificate. Ask your stove installer for its current Lombard registration before you sign.
Village of Lombard: Contractor InformationUnlisted work is priced by project cost.
Lombard’s permit fee schedule, dated 07/23/26, gives flat fees for items such as chimney repair ($75) and furnace replacement ($75). Residential work not on that list is charged under the alteration schedule: a plan review fee by estimated cost ($34 for $50 to $5,000) plus a base permit fee by total construction cost, such as $132 for $2,501 to $5,000. Ask which applies to your stove or insert.
Village of Lombard: Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)Condo and HOA approval comes first.
Lombard’s permit pages tell residents who live in a building or area with a homeowners or condominium association to check with the board and management company before starting any work, because they may require approvals beyond the village code. A new flue through a shared roof or wall is the kind of change an association usually reviews, so get its answer before applying to the village.
Village of Lombard: What requires a building permit?This is a planning guide, not a permit determination. The local authority and your installer must confirm current requirements for your property and appliance. We have not verified project-specific approvals or fees.
Choose the right project
Wood stoves and fireplace inserts in Lombard.
INew stove or replacement
Install a wood-burning stove.
An enclosed stove with a chimney system designed for your home. An installer assesses placement, venting, and the space you want to heat.
About wood stoves
IIExisting fireplace
Explore a fireplace insert.
Use a suitable existing fireplace as the starting point. Have the opening, chimney, and liner assessed for the proposed insert.
About insertsCan you install a wood stove without a chimney?
A new wood stove can sometimes be installed with a new chimney system. Ask a Lombard-area provider to assess a suitable route and quote the complete job. Installation without an existing chimney
Want heat during a power outage?
Many cordwood stoves provide heat without electricity. Ask about your exact model, any powered blower, and the rooms it can heat. Read the power-outage heating guide
Room photographs illustrate project starting points; they are not installations completed through FireplaceLab.
Wood stove installation costs in Lombard.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Lombard quote. They are national estimates, not measured Lombard averages or offers from listed businesses.
Freestanding wood stove$2,500–$7,500
Wood-burning insert$3,000–$8,000+
New installation, no chimney$5,500–$9,000+
Unit and typical installation ranges from HomeGuide’s national cost guide, reviewed Sep 28, 2026. These are alternative project scenarios, not amounts to add together. Repairs, access, venting, permits, and premium models can move costs higher.
What to ask a Lombard installer.
- Do you hold a current Village of Lombard contractor registration with the required certificate of insurance on file?
- Will you submit the permit with a plat of survey marking the stove location, and is the village permit fee in your quote?
- If I’m in a condo or HOA, or my home is a local landmark, which approvals do we need before applying?
Compare quotes on the same scope.
Request separate details for the appliance, chimney or liner, hearth work, labor, removal, permits, inspections, and exclusions. Confirm any paid assessment before booking.
Will you save on heating?
There is no reliable single savings figure for every Lombard home. Compare your current heating cost with delivered dry wood, appliance efficiency, how much heat you will replace, maintenance, and the upfront installation. Backup comfort and financial payback are separate decisions. Compare all heating options
Lombard wood stove installation FAQs.
Does Lombard require a permit for a wood stove?
Lombard requires a building permit for all new structures and updates to existing structures, and its fee schedule lists chimney repair as its own permit. Stoves and inserts aren’t named, so call the Building Division at 630-620-5750 to confirm the permit type. Applications need a plat of survey marking the work and drawings to scale.
Which building code applies to a stove install in Lombard?
The village’s applicable-codes page lists the 2024 International Residential Code, 2024 International Mechanical Code and 2024 International Fuel Gas Code, among others. Its ‘Before Getting Started’ guide, dated March 30, 2026, lists the same editions. Ask the Building Division what the inspector checks for a solid-fuel appliance.
Is my Lombard house a historic landmark?
Probably not. The village lists ten local landmarks, including the Sheldon Peck Homestead, Lombard Cemetery, Babcock’s Grove House, the Lackner Building and six private addresses. A Lombard Historical Society plaque is a separate program. If your home is a village landmark, altering it may need a certificate of appropriateness, so ask planning staff first.
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