Solid fuel is a $35 item
Novi’s heating permit application (revised 7.1.2026) lists solid-fuel equipment including chimney at $35, plus a $35 application fee and $60 final inspection.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Novi, Michigan
Oakland County / Western Metro Detroit. 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 Novi.
Book inspections by 3:30 p.m.
Novi says it was among Michigan’s first cities with an online inspection portal; next-day requests must be in by 3:30 p.m.
Local detailsInstaller with a Novi page
Alpha & Omega Services has a Novi page that lists woodstove and freestanding wood stove inserts and flue lining among its installations.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 23.0°F at the FARMINGTON, MI 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 Novi.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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Alpha & Omega Services
Chimney service & installation · Offices in Garden City, Williamston and Holly; has a Novi service pageIts Novi page says it covers inspections to installations and lists woodstove inserts and freestanding gas or wood stoves among common installs, plus flue lining systems. The Garden City office (734 number) is the closest listed. Ask whether it will file Novi’s heating permit and book the inspection through the city portal.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Doctor Flue
Chimney service & installation · Service-area page lists Novi under Oakland CountyNovi appears in its Oakland County service list. The installation page covers wood inserts and wood fireplaces, says the company secures all permits and its installer attends the inspection, and says it sends install photos to the chimney inspector. Ask which location the crew comes from and whether a freestanding stove is quoted.
View business & contact detailsDoctor Flue service areaWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
Federal Fireplace
Retailer & showroom · Commerce showroom on Haggerty Rd; About page lists Novi in its Oakland County local areaIts About page names Novi in the local area and notes that extra charges may apply. The wood-burning page lists Regency wood stoves and inserts, and the homepage advertises sales, service and installation, mostly for gas work. Its pages do not say it installs wood stoves, so ask who would set the stove and liner and apply for Novi’s permit.
View business & contact detailsFederal Fireplace about & service areaWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - IV
FireSide Hearth & Home
Sales & installation · Canton, Royal Oak, Brighton and Utica showrooms; Oakland County page names NoviIts Oakland County page names Novi among communities served and says its team helps design, install and maintain fireplaces; wood stoves and inserts are in the product menu. Ask which showroom handles Novi jobs, whether a freestanding wood stove install is in scope, and who applies for the city heating permit.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - V
Heat’n Sweep
Retailer & showroom · 2041 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos; service-regions page lists NoviNovi appears in the long list on its service-regions page, but the store is in Okemos, well west of Novi. Its woodstove page covers wood fireplaces, inserts and stoves and says a permit must be pulled with every installation, without saying its own crew installs. Ask whether it installs in Novi or only sells and delivers.
View business & contact detailsHeat’n Sweep service regionsWebsite 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 Novi.
Get a heating permit from Novi’s Building Division.
Inside Novi, the Community Development Department’s Building Division at 45175 Ten Mile Road administers the mechanical code and issues heating permits (248-347-0415). Its Mechanical (Heating) Permit Application, revised July 1, 2026, lists “Solid Fuel Equipment (includes chimney)” at $35, a flue/vent damper/chimney liner at $6 and a $60 final inspection covering rough and final. Work may not start until the permit is issued. Plans are not required for one- and two-family homes with total heating input of 375,000 BTU or less. Homeowners may apply for their own home. Some addresses near Novi belong to Wixom, Northville or Commerce Township, so confirm the property is inside the city.
Novi Mechanical (Heating) Permit Application (rev. 7.1.2026, PDF)Outdoor fires: seasoned firewood only.
Novi’s Fire Department allows small recreational fires only in a metal outdoor fireplace or other non-combustible container, using seasoned dried firewood, at least 50 feet from the house, deck, fences and other structures, and always attended. Trash and yard waste may never be burned, and any fire that draws a complaint must be put out. These rules cover outdoor fires, not an indoor stove, but the same habit of burning only dry firewood keeps a stove’s chimney cleaner.
City of Novi Fire: Rules for Open BurningPulling the permit yourself? You carry the liability.
Novi’s Homeowner Permit Policy form (dated 1-2004) says a homeowner who takes out the permit for their own single-family home accepts all liability for code compliance, must correct violations even if a contractor did the work, and cannot look to the city for help with a claim against an unlicensed contractor they hired. The heating application’s affidavit adds that the homeowner must arrange inspections and not cover or use the work before approval.
Novi Homeowner Permit Policy (PDF)Inspections go through the online portal.
Novi says contractors and homeowners schedule building, electrical, plumbing and heating inspections through its Online Inspection Portal, which replaced the 24-hour phone line. A permit number is required, and requests for the next business day must be made by 3:30 p.m. Contractors must register before first use; residents without internet access can call Community Development at 248-347-0415.
City of Novi: Inspections (Online Portal)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 Novi.
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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 Novi-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 Novi.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Novi quote. They are national estimates, not measured Novi 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 Novi installer.
- Will you file Novi’s heating permit with the solid-fuel equipment and chimney liner items listed, so I’m not the permit holder of record?
- Are you registered with Novi so you can book the rough and final inspections through its online portal?
- Is the property inside Novi city limits, or in Wixom, Northville or Commerce Township, and which office’s permit are you pricing?
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 Novi 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
Novi wood stove installation FAQs.
What permit does Novi require for a wood stove?
A heating (mechanical) permit from the Building Division. Novi’s application revised July 1, 2026 lists “Solid Fuel Equipment (includes chimney)” at $35, a chimney liner at $6, a $35 non-refundable application fee and a $60 final inspection. Work may not start before the permit is issued. Confirm current fees at 248-347-0415.
Should I pull the permit myself or let the installer do it?
Novi lets homeowners take out permits for their own home, but its Homeowner Permit Policy says the permit holder carries all liability for code compliance and must correct violations even if a contractor did the work. If you hire an installer, having the licensed contractor apply puts that responsibility on them.
How long does a Novi heating permit stay open?
The application says a permit is closed if no inspection is requested and conducted within 180 days of issue or of the last inspection. Closed permits cannot be refunded, and reopening one costs $50. Plan to book the final inspection through the online portal soon after the stove is installed.
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