Every stove needs its own permit
Beverly says each woodstove needs a separate building permit, even inside a permitted addition or new home, because it issues a separate certificate.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Beverly, Massachusetts
Essex County / North Shore. 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 Beverly.
$15 per $1,000, $65 minimum
Beverly charges building permits at $15 per $1,000 of construction value with a $65 minimum; work started without a permit pays double.
Local detailsFish Flake Hill has historic review
Exterior changes to listed addresses in the Fish Flake Hill Local Historic District need Historic Districts Commission approval before work starts.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 27.2°F at the BEVERLY, MA 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 Beverly.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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Billy Sweet Chimney Sweep
Chimney service & installation · North Andover address at 707 Turnpike St; North Shore service page lists BeverlyIts wood-burning appliances page lists Regency wood inserts and stoves that it says it sells and installs, and Beverly is on its North Shore town list. The office is at 707 Turnpike Street in North Andover. Ask whether it files Beverly’s separate woodstove permit and supplies the manufacturer’s clearance instructions with the application.
View business & contact detailsNorth Shore service areaWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Britt’s Chimney & Masonry
Chimney service & installation · Weymouth-area company; serving-area list names BeverlyIts wood stove page lists wood stove installation, chimney liner installation, inspection and cleaning, and masonry for stove surrounds. The site describes itself as serving the Weymouth area, well south of Beverly, but its serving-area list names Beverly. Confirm travel and scheduling, and who applies through Beverly’s Online Permit Center.
View business & contact detailsServing areaWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
Dave’s Chimney Service
Chimney service & installation · Methuen-based; Massachusetts service list names BeverlyIts stove installation page says the team specializes in professional installation of wood and pellet stoves, freestanding or insert. The site gives Methuen as its base and lists Beverly among Massachusetts service areas. Ask whether the chimney needs a new liner and whether it will handle the city permit and inspection.
View business & contact detailsHomepage service areasWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - IV
Sam & Ivan The Chimney Guys
Chimney service & installation · Serves Essex County; serving-area list names Beverly, MAIts wood stove page offers cleaning, inspections and complete new installations, and the site says it serves Essex County and surrounding areas. Beverly, MA is on its serving-area list. No street address appeared on the pages read, so confirm its base and whether it files the Beverly stove permit.
View business & contact detailsServing areaWebsite 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 Beverly.
Apply online to Municipal Inspections.
Inside Beverly, permits come from the Municipal Inspections/Building Department at 8 Dane Street (mailing address 191 Cabot Street; 978-921-6025). The department no longer accepts paper building permit applications, so apply through the city’s Online Permit Center, and include the Stretch Energy Code checklist the city requires with building permit applications. Inspectors keep short office hours, 7:30–8:30 a.m. on weekdays plus a second daily slot. The city’s FAQ lists woodstoves and chimneys among work needing a permit and says the department has up to 30 days to issue or deny one. Ask which portal permit type covers the stove and liner. Salem, Danvers and Wenham have their own building departments.
Beverly Municipal Inspections / Building DepartmentFish Flake Hill: check before changing the roofline.
Beverly’s Historic Districts Commission oversees the Fish Flake Hill Local Historic District, including listed addresses on Front, Water, Davis, Bartlett, Cabot and South Streets. Its FAQ says exterior changes may be considered at a public meeting and must be approved before they are made, and replacement work needs a Certificate of Appropriateness application. A new metal chimney, a taller flue or a new cap changes what the street sees, so if your address is on the list, contact Planning & Development (978-921-6000) before booking the install.
Beverly Historic Districts CommissionBring the installation manual to the permit.
Beverly’s Woodstoves FAQ says that when you apply, you should submit a copy of the manufacturer’s installation instructions showing required clearances to combustible materials, and the installation must follow those instructions. The stove must be labeled by U.L. or another accredited laboratory. The city issues a separate certificate for each stove because, it says, most insurance companies like to know stoves have been inspected, so keep that certificate with your insurance papers.
Beverly FAQ: WoodstovesHow Beverly prices a stove permit.
Beverly’s fee page charges building permits at $15 per $1,000 of construction value, based on the value of the entire project including trades, rounded up to the next $1,000, with a $65 minimum and a $500 cap for one- and two-family homes. Sheet metal permits are also $15 per $1,000. Work done without a permit is charged double, with up to $1,000 extra, and a re-inspection for unfinished work costs $65.
Beverly Building Permit FeesHomeowners can do the work, with limits.
Beverly’s licensing FAQ says a homeowner can do work on their own home without a construction supervisor’s license, provided that if they hire someone to do the work they act as supervisor. A homeowner here means someone who owns and lives, or intends to live, on the property, with six or fewer units. Any electrical, plumbing or gas work still needs a licensed tradesperson under state law.
Beverly FAQ: LicensesThis 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 Beverly.
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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 Beverly-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 Beverly.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Beverly quote. They are national estimates, not measured Beverly 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 Beverly installer.
- Will you file a separate Beverly building permit for the stove through the Online Permit Center, even though it is part of a larger project?
- Will you attach the manufacturer’s installation instructions showing clearances, and is the stove U.L. or lab listed?
- My house is in the Fish Flake Hill district; will the new flue or cap need a Historic Districts Commission certificate first?
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 Beverly 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
Beverly wood stove installation FAQs.
Does a wood stove in a new addition need its own permit in Beverly?
Yes. Beverly’s Woodstoves FAQ says every woodstove needs a separate building permit, even when it is installed as part of an addition or new home that already has one. The city issues a separate certificate for the stove, which it says most insurance companies like to see.
How much is a stove permit in Beverly?
Beverly charges building permits at $15 per $1,000 of construction value, with a $65 minimum and a $500 cap for one- and two-family homes. The fee is based on the whole project, including trades. Work started without a permit is charged double, so apply before the installer arrives.
Can I apply for a Beverly stove permit on paper?
No. Beverly’s Municipal Inspections page says it no longer accepts paper building permit applications and asks applicants to use the Online Permit Center. Include the Stretch Energy Code checklist the city requires with building permit applications, and call 978-921-6025 during inspector hours with questions.
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