Stove and vent priced separately
The city’s mechanical application prices Wood Burning Stove at $50, a vent for wood burning stoves at $20 and Chimney Liner at $20 each.
Local details
Wood stove installation in St. Clair Shores, Michigan
Macomb County / Lake St. Clair 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 St. Clair Shores.
Final inspection within ten days
The application requires final inspection within 10 days of completing work, asks for 48 hours’ notice and charges $30 to reinspect failed work.
Local detailsStove showroom on Greater Mack
Shores Fireplace & BBQ lists a showroom at 21915 Greater Mack Avenue in St. Clair Shores and says it displays wood burning stoves there.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 24.0°F at the GROSSE POINTE FARMS, 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 St. Clair Shores.
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 · ‘Cities we service’ list names St Clair Shores; also lists Oakland, Wayne, Macomb and Washtenaw countiesIts cities page says it services and installs in a list of communities that includes St Clair Shores, and its IronStrike page lists wood-burning inserts and freestanding wood stoves with installation manuals. FireplaceLab did not confirm the showroom address in this check. Ask whether its own crew installs in St. Clair Shores and who lists the stove and vent on the city permit.
View business & contact detailsAmerican Fireplace & Barbeque: cities we serviceWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Emmett’s Energy
Retailer & showroom · Romeo and Waterford stores; says it serves Macomb County; client-hometown list names Saint Clair ShoresIts home page says it carries clean-burning wood stoves and inserts from brands including Lopi, names Macomb County among the counties it serves and lists Saint Clair Shores among client hometowns. Its stores are in Romeo and Waterford. The site has an installs gallery but FireplaceLab did not find a direct installation statement; confirm who installs and pulls the permit.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
FireSide Hearth & Home
Sales & installation · Utica, Royal Oak, Canton and Brighton showrooms; Macomb County page names St. Clair ShoresIts Macomb County page lists St. Clair Shores among communities served and says its team installs gas, wood and electric fireplaces and fireplace inserts. The site’s FAQ lists wood-burning fireplaces and stoves among what it installs. The Utica showroom is at 8335 Hall Road. Confirm a freestanding wood stove is in scope and who handles the city’s vent item.
View business & contact detailsFireSide Hearth & HomeWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - IV
Motown Fire
Chimney service & installation · Chesterfield showroom at 50760 Metzen Dr; service-area list names St. Clair ShoresIts service-area page lists St. Clair Shores and says it serves Metro Detroit and Oakland and Macomb counties. Its wood insert page describes fitting an insert into a masonry fireplace with a stainless steel liner. Its stove menu shows gas and pellet freestanding stoves, not wood. Confirm it installs wood inserts itself and will file the liner item.
View business & contact detailsMotown Fire service areasWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - V
Shores Fireplace & BBQ
Retailer & showroom · Showroom at 21915 Greater Mack Ave, St. Clair Shores; second showroom in Lake OrionIts home page says its showrooms display wood burning stoves, and its insert page lists brands including Blaze King, Iron Strike and Hearthstone. Its services page covers fireplace repair, chimney crowns and chase pans, but FireplaceLab did not find wood stove installation stated. Treat it as a local retailer and ask who would install and permit the unit.
View business & contact detailsShores Fireplace & BBQ: contactWebsite 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 St. Clair Shores.
Get a mechanical permit from the St. Clair Shores Building Department.
Inside St. Clair Shores, the Building Department, part of Community Development and Inspections at City Hall, 27600 Jefferson Avenue, issues building, mechanical and other permits. Its mechanical permit application lists Wood Burning Stove ($50 each), a vent for wood burning stoves ($20 each) and Chimney Liner ($20 each), plus a $50 non-refundable application fee and a $15 contractor registration fee. The applicant is responsible for all fees and inspections, final inspection is required within 10 days of completing the work, inspections need 48 hours’ notice, and failed inspections carry a $30 reinspection fee. Call 586-447-3340 to confirm which items your stove, vent and liner need.
St. Clair Shores mechanical permit application & fee schedule (PDF)A historical marker doesn’t limit updates.
St. Clair Shores’ Historical Commission offers plaques for homes and commercial buildings built in 1951 or earlier, and its program page says receiving a marker does not affect the owner’s ability to update the property. Owners apply with proof of the building’s age, and the plaque is bought from the Historical Society. A marker is recognition, not a design review, so a new stove and flue in a marked house still follows the normal mechanical permit.
St. Clair Shores Residential Historical Marker ProgramDoing it yourself? Sign the homeowner affidavit.
The city’s homeowner affidavit, dated 2013, has you certify under penalty of perjury that the mechanical work will be installed by you in your own home, which you live in or are about to occupy. Work may not start until the permit is issued, and nothing may be enclosed, covered or put into operation until it is inspected and approved. You also take responsibility for arranging the inspections.
St. Clair Shores homeowner affidavit (PDF)Rentals need a certificate before occupancy.
Owners of non-owner-occupied homes in St. Clair Shores register with the city and need a certificate of approval before anyone moves in. The form says building, electrical, plumbing and fire codes must be met first, lists a $150 single-family fee covering the first inspection and one follow-up, and requires owners based outside five metro counties to name a local agent. Landlords adding a stove should ask how it is handled at inspection.
St. Clair Shores rental registration application (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 St. Clair Shores.
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 St. Clair Shores-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 St. Clair Shores.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a St. Clair Shores quote. They are national estimates, not measured St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores installer.
- Will you list the wood burning stove, the vent and any chimney liner as separate items on St. Clair Shores’ mechanical permit?
- Are you registered with the city as a mechanical contractor, and who will book the final inspection within 10 days of finishing?
- If I buy the stove from a showroom, whose crew installs it and whose name goes on the permit?
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 St. Clair Shores 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
St. Clair Shores wood stove installation FAQs.
Does St. Clair Shores require a permit for a wood stove?
Yes. The city’s mechanical permit application lists Wood Burning Stove at $50 each, with separate items for a vent for wood burning stoves and a chimney liner, plus a $50 non-refundable application fee. The Building Department in Community Development and Inspections issues it. Call 586-447-3340 to confirm the items for your job.
How quickly does the final inspection have to happen?
The mechanical application says final inspections are required within 10 days of completing the work, and inspections need 48 hours’ notice. A failed inspection brings a $30 reinspection fee. Ask your installer who books the inspection and who will meet the inspector, so the 10-day window isn’t missed.
Can I install a wood stove myself in St. Clair Shores?
The city’s homeowner affidavit lets you certify that the mechanical work will be installed by you in your own home that you live in or are about to occupy. Work can’t start before the permit is issued, and the stove can’t be covered or put into use until it is inspected. You arrange the inspections yourself.
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