Stove fee includes the chimney
Rochester Hills’ mechanical application lists ‘Wood Stove (includes chimney)’ at $90, with a separate $90 chimney flue liner line and a $50 application fee.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Oakland County / North Oakland. 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 Rochester Hills.
Historic homes outside districts
About 30 stand-alone historic properties fall under Rochester Hills’ historic district regulations, in addition to the Stoney Creek and Winkler Mill districts.
Local details3 p.m. inspection cutoff
Rochester Hills takes inspection requests on a 24-hour line; requests after 3:00 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 24.2°F at the PONTIAC WWTP, 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 Rochester Hills.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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American Fireplace & Barbeque
Sales & installation · Ferndale showroom; ‘cities we service’ list names Rochester Hills and RochesterIts cities page says it services and installs in Rochester Hills, and its home page says installers and service technicians are company employed. It posts IronStrike wood stove and wood insert brochures and installation manuals. The showroom is in Ferndale, south of Rochester Hills, so ask who will file the city mechanical permit and whether the company is registered with Rochester Hills.
View business & contact detailsAmerican Fireplace: cities we serviceWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Doctor Flue
Chimney service & installation · Service-area page lists Rochester Hills under Oakland CountyIts service-area page lists Rochester Hills under Oakland County. Its installation page says it installs wood, gas and pellet fireplace inserts and wood fireplaces, secures all permits and has the installer attend the inspection. Ask whether it is registered with Rochester Hills and will list the $90 flue liner item alongside the stove.
View business & contact detailsDoctor Flue service areaWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
Emmett’s Energy
Retailer & showroom · Romeo and Waterford stores; client-hometown list names Rochester Hills and RochesterSells clean-burning, high-efficiency wood stoves and inserts from stores at 70945 Van Dyke in Romeo and 4994 Dixie Highway in Waterford, both a short drive from Rochester Hills, which appears on its client-hometown list. Its site describes sales and service; ask whether its own crew installs the stove and liner and who pulls the Rochester Hills permit.
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FireSide Hearth & Home
Sales & installation · Utica, Royal Oak, Canton and Brighton showrooms; Oakland County page names Rochester HillsIts Oakland County page names Rochester and Rochester Hills and says it installs gas, wood and electric fireplaces and fireplace inserts. Its Utica and Royal Oak showrooms are the closest to Rochester Hills. Confirm whether a freestanding wood stove is in scope, and whether it checks historic designation before a new exterior chimney.
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Motown Fire
Sales & installation · Chesterfield showroom; wood insert page names Rochester Hills; serves Oakland and Macomb countiesIts wood insert page covers wood insert sales, installation and service and names Rochester Hills among the areas it serves; it also lists chimney liner installation. The showroom is at 50760 Metzen Drive in Chesterfield. This page is about inserts for existing masonry fireplaces, so ask separately about a freestanding stove and the $90 liner item on the city permit.
View business & contact detailsWebsite 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 Rochester Hills.
Get a mechanical permit from the Rochester Hills Building Department.
Inside Rochester Hills, the Building Department at 1000 Rochester Hills Drive (248-656-4615) issues mechanical permits, online through BS&A or on paper. Its residential application, effective September 16, 2025, lists ‘Wood Stove (includes chimney)’ at $90 and a chimney flue liner at $90, and asks whether a building permit was also obtained. The fee schedule adds a $50 non-refundable application fee. Work may not start until the permit is issued, and nothing may be covered or used until the city mechanical inspector approves it. Plans are not required for one- and two-family homes with heating input of 375,000 BTU or less.
Rochester Hills residential mechanical permit application (PDF)Check for historic designation first.
Rochester Hills has two main historic districts, Stoney Creek and Winkler Mill Pond, plus about 30 individually designated properties regulated by the city’s historic district rules. In 2024 the city kept the Winkler Mill Pond boundaries unchanged after a resurvey. If your house is on either list, a new chimney or exterior flue may need review. Ask Planning at 248-656-4660 before ordering a stove.
Rochester Hills Historic DistrictsThe commission approves work plans.
Rochester Hills’ Historic Districts Commission, set up under Chapter 118 of the city code and Michigan’s Public Act 169 of 1970, approves or disapproves plans for work on resources within historic districts. It meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at City Hall. Allow for a meeting cycle if a stove project touches a designated building’s exterior.
Rochester Hills Historic Districts CommissionInstallers register with the city.
Rochester Hills’ fee schedule says all contractors must register their license with the city before applying for permits, at $30 for a mechanical contractor, valid until the license expires. The registration form, effective June 2026, asks for the contractor’s BS&A online user ID. Ask your installer to confirm it is registered before the job is scheduled.
Rochester Hills mechanical permit fee schedule (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 Rochester Hills.
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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 Rochester Hills-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 Rochester Hills.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Rochester Hills quote. They are national estimates, not measured Rochester Hills 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 Rochester Hills installer.
- Are you registered as a mechanical contractor with Rochester Hills, and will the permit list both the wood stove and the chimney flue liner?
- Is my house in the Stoney Creek or Winkler Mill Pond district, or one of the individually designated historic properties?
- Who will call the inspection line before the 3 p.m. cutoff, and who will be home for the inspection?
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 Rochester Hills 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
Rochester Hills wood stove installation FAQs.
Does Rochester Hills require a permit for a wood stove?
Yes. The Building Department’s residential mechanical application lists ‘Wood Stove (includes chimney)’ as a $90 fee item, plus a $50 non-refundable application fee. Work may not start until the permit is issued, and must be inspected before it is covered or used. Apply online through BS&A or call 248-656-4615.
Could my Rochester Hills home be historic even outside a district?
Yes. Besides the Stoney Creek and Winkler Mill Pond historic districts, Rochester Hills has about 30 individual, noncontiguous properties designated as historic and regulated by its historic district rules. The Historic Districts Commission approves or disapproves plans for work on those resources. Ask Planning at 248-656-4660 before changing a chimney or roofline.
How long is a Rochester Hills mechanical permit valid?
The application says a permit becomes invalid if work does not start within six months of issue, or stops for six months. It is canceled if no inspection is requested and done within six months of issue or the last inspection, and canceled permits cannot be refunded or reinstated.
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