Owners may do ducts, not stoves
Bettendorf City Code 10-5-3 lets an unlicensed owner who lives in the house do only ductwork and bathroom venting under the mechanical code.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Bettendorf, Iowa
Scott County / Quad Cities (Iowa side). Heat your home, even when the power goes out: the permit, the local rules, and who installs here.
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City code names wood stoves
Bettendorf’s open-burning chapter, amended July 2025, says fireplaces and wood burning stoves may be used for their intended purposes.
Local detailsBoth listed dealers are in Bettendorf
Fireplaces Plus on State Street and Quad City Fireplaces on Spruce Hills Drive both sell wood stoves and describe installing what they sell.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 22.3°F at the LE CLAIRE L&D 14, IA 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 Bettendorf.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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Fireplaces Plus
Sales & installation · 1745 State St, Bettendorf, IA 52722; services page names the Quad Cities and ClintonA State Street showroom in Bettendorf. Its wood stove page lists HearthStone and Pacific Energy woodstoves, and its insert pages include wood inserts. Its about page says service staff are its own employees and its installers handle new fireplaces, stoves and inserts. It doesn’t do chimney cleaning or masonry, so ask who handles the liner and whether it holds Bettendorf’s bond.
View business & contact detailsFireplaces Plus: About UsWebsite reviewed Sep 30, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Quad City Fireplaces
Sales & installation · 2306A Spruce Hills Dr., Bettendorf, IA 52722A Spruce Hills Drive dealer whose home page says it installs fireplaces, inserts or stoves, with licensed professionals setting and venting the unit after a free in-home visit. Its Quadra-Fire page shows Millennium Series wood stoves and its Vermont Castings page lists wood stoves and wood inserts. Much of its copy is about gas, so confirm it will quote a wood unit.
View business & contact detailsQuad City Fireplaces home pageWebsite reviewed Sep 30, 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 Bettendorf.
Bettendorf’s Building Division issues the mechanical permit.
Inside Bettendorf, the Building Division of Community Development, 4403 Devils Glen Road (563-344-4074, building@bettendorf.org), issues permits; Davenport’s office and Scott County don’t. The city says no construction work requiring a permit may start until the permit is issued. Its mechanical permit application has a Fireplace line (pre-fab or masonry), asks for the bid cost and the Master HVAC holding license, and says heating work must conform to the city code. Mechanical contractors need a $10,000 residential bond on file with the city, plus a state contractor license, master certification and contractor registration. No city page names wood stoves, so confirm the permit for your stove or insert.
City of Bettendorf: Building DivisionOpen burning is banned, but wood stoves are named as allowed.
Bettendorf City Code 4-3-1 prohibits open burning, and 4-3-2, amended July 1, 2025, says fireplaces, wood burning stoves and grills may be used for their intended purposes. Outdoor fires for cooking, heating or recreation must burn dry wood or commercial fireplace logs, follow the fire code, and run only between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. Other burning, such as landscape waste, needs a $10 fire chief permit in limited cases. We found no rule curtailing indoor stove use.
Bettendorf City Code Title 4, Chapter 3: Open Burning (American Legal)Doing it yourself? The code limits owners to ducts and vents.
Bettendorf adopts the International Mechanical Code as amended by Iowa, and its local amendment, Section 102.4.1, lets an unlicensed property owner who lives in the house do only two kinds of mechanical work: ductwork and bathroom venting. It leaves licensing and permitting to the state. The city’s FAQ says owner-occupants may pull their own permits, but for a stove, chimney connector or insert, expect a licensed contractor to take out the mechanical permit.
Bettendorf City Code Title 10, Chapter 5: Mechanical Codes (American Legal)Ask your installer about Iowa’s hearth license.
Iowa’s Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing offers a Hearth Systems Specialty License, a sublicense under an HVAC license that covers solid-fuel appliances, venting systems, fireplace inserts and freestanding stoves. It requires National Fireplace Institute certification. Bettendorf’s permit application asks for the Master HVAC holding license, so ask each installer who holds which state license and get the numbers before work starts.
Iowa DIAL: Hearth Systems Specialty LicenseThe permit fee follows the bid cost.
Bettendorf’s mechanical fee chart charges $24.50 for jobs up to $2,000, and $24.50 plus 1.5% of the balance, rounded to the nearest hundred, for jobs from $2,001 to $250,000. The fee is based on the bid cost written on the application. Reinspections cost $45, so make sure the work is complete before the inspection. The chart is undated, so confirm the current fee with the Building Division.
City of Bettendorf: Mechanical Permit Fee Chart (PDF)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 Bettendorf.
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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
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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 Bettendorf-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 Bettendorf.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Bettendorf quote. They are national estimates, not measured Bettendorf 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 Bettendorf installer.
- Who on your team holds the Master HVAC license Bettendorf’s permit application asks for, and does the installer hold Iowa’s Hearth Systems Specialty License?
- Is your $10,000 residential bond on file with the City of Bettendorf, and will you take out the mechanical permit?
- What bid cost will go on the permit application, and does it include the chimney liner or new venting?
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 Bettendorf 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
Bettendorf wood stove installation FAQs.
Can I install a wood stove myself in Bettendorf?
Probably not. Bettendorf’s amendment to the mechanical code lets an unlicensed owner who lives in the house do only ductwork and bathroom venting. The city’s FAQ says owner-occupants can pull their own permits for general work, but a stove or insert is mechanical work. Ask the Building Division at 563-344-4074 before you buy.
Does Bettendorf restrict burning in a wood stove?
Not that we found. Bettendorf bans open burning, but its code says fireplaces and wood burning stoves may be used for their intended purposes. Outdoor recreational fires must burn dry wood or commercial logs between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. Iowa DNR encourages EPA-certified stoves and lists materials never to burn.
Do Davenport or Scott County permits apply in Bettendorf?
No. Bettendorf issues its own permits from 4403 Devils Glen Road. Davenport has a separate permit office, and Scott County Planning & Development handles unincorporated areas plus cities including LeClaire, Panorama Park and Riverdale under 28E agreements. Check which jurisdiction your address is in before you request quotes.
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