Wood stoves have their own line
Troy’s July 2026 mechanical permit application lists Wood Burning Stove, Chimney Liner and Pre-Fab Fireplace as separate items, with a $75 minimum permit fee.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Troy, Michigan
Oakland County / North 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 Troy.
Inspection requests close at 2 p.m.
Troy’s inspection line, 248-689-5744, and BS&A Online take inspection requests from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; later requests are reviewed the next business day.
Local detailsShowroom-linked design center in Troy
Emmett’s Energy, which sells wood stoves and inserts from Romeo and Waterford, lists a Michigan Design Center at 1700 Stutz Drive in Troy.
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 Troy.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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Brown Chimney
Chimney service & installation · Troy page lists an office at 801 W Big Beaver Rd; says its Troy crew covers Oakland CountyIts Troy fireplace installation page lists a wood insert installed with liner and venting, says it files the building permit where required, and gives a Troy office on Big Beaver Road. It works in six states, so ask whether a local crew does the install and who pulls Troy’s mechanical permit. FireplaceLab found inserts, not freestanding stoves, on this page.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Emmett’s Energy
Retailer & showroom · Romeo and Waterford stores; Troy design center; client-hometown list names TroySells wood stoves and wood inserts from brands including Lopi and Hearthstone, names Troy among client hometowns, and lists a Michigan Design Center at 1700 Stutz Drive in Troy for its DaVinci line. Its installs gallery shows wood stoves and inserts. Confirm whether its own crew installs in Troy and who registers with the city.
View business & contact detailsEmmett’s Energy installsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
FireSide Hearth & Home
Sales & installation · Royal Oak, Canton, Utica and Brighton showrooms; Oakland County page names TroyIts Oakland County page names Troy first among communities served and says it installs gas, wood and electric fireplaces and fireplace inserts. Wood stoves appear in its product menu. The nearest showroom is Royal Oak. Confirm that a freestanding wood stove install is in scope and whether it will pull the stove and liner items on Troy’s permit.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - IV
Motown Fire
Chimney service & installation · Chesterfield showroom at 50760 Metzen Dr; its service-area list names TroyTroy is on its service-area list. Its wood insert page describes retrofitting a wood-burning insert into a masonry fireplace with a stainless steel liner; its stove menu shows gas and pellet freestanding stoves, not wood. Troy’s mechanical application lists a chimney liner item, so ask whether it pulls that permit through BS&A.
View business & contact detailsMotown Fire service areasWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab
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Details your installer can help confirm
Wood stove permits in Troy.
Get a mechanical permit from the Troy Building Department.
Inside Troy, the Building Department at City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, issues mechanical permits, which can be applied for online through BS&A. Its mechanical permit application, revised July 1, 2026, lists Wood Burning Stove, Chimney Liner and Pre-Fab Fireplace as separate fee items and sets a $75 minimum permit fee. Work must follow the Michigan Mechanical Code and may not be enclosed, covered or put into operation until the city mechanical inspector approves it. A homeowner may apply only by certifying the work is in the home they live in or are about to occupy. Call 248-524-3344 to confirm which items a stove and liner need.
Troy mechanical permit application (rev. 07/01/2026, PDF)Troy is still on the 2015 residential code.
Troy’s Building Department page says the state paused the 2021 Michigan Residential Code, so the 2015 Michigan Residential Code remains in effect, and that alterations to a mechanical system must meet new-system requirements without making the existing system unsafe. The department is paperless and accepts only electronic plans. It also recommends checking with your homeowners association before exterior changes, which can matter for a new chimney or roof flue.
Troy Building DepartmentContractors register with Troy first.
Troy’s contractor registration form asks for the state contractor license, BS&A account details and a registration type, including Mechanical. For building and mechanical contractors, only the contractor and the people named on the form may obtain permits. The mechanical application lists a $15 contractor registration fee. Ask your installer whether it is registered with Troy before signing.
Troy contractor registration form (PDF)Historic district? Check with the commission.
Troy’s Historic District Commission, set up under Chapter 13 of the City Code, surveys historic structures and may recommend that sites be added to or removed from the city’s historic districts. Its liaison is the Planning Director at 248-524-3364. If your house is on a historic list, ask before adding a new chimney or exterior flue.
Troy Historic District CommissionOutdoor fires: seasoned wood, 25 feet back.
Troy’s fire code page limits ground fires to 3 by 3 by 2 feet, burning only seasoned, dried firewood or clean untreated lumber, attended by an adult, 25 feet from structures, or 15 feet for portable outdoor fireplaces. Smoke or odor complaints can lead to an order to put the fire out. These rules cover outdoor fires, not a vented indoor stove.
Troy fire codes and ordinancesThis 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 Troy.
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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 Troy-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 Troy.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Troy quote. They are national estimates, not measured Troy 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 Troy installer.
- Are you registered with the City of Troy as a mechanical contractor, and will you list both the wood stove and chimney liner items on the permit?
- Who will request the inspection before the 2 p.m. cutoff, and who will be on site for it?
- Does my house need a new chimney or roof flue, and have you checked HOA or historic district approval 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 Troy 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
Troy wood stove installation FAQs.
Does Troy require a permit for a wood stove?
Yes. Troy’s mechanical permit application lists Wood Burning Stove as its own fee item, with separate items for a chimney liner and a pre-fab fireplace, and a $75 minimum permit fee. Work may not be covered or used until the city mechanical inspector approves it. Apply online through BS&A or call the Building Department at 248-524-3344.
Can I install a stove myself in Troy?
Troy’s mechanical application includes a homeowner affidavit certifying that the work will be installed by you in your own home that you live in or are about to occupy. You then take on arranging the inspections. If you hire an installer, Troy’s registration form says only the registered contractor and people it names may obtain permits.
How do I schedule a stove inspection in Troy?
Troy’s Building Department takes inspection requests through its inspection line, 248-689-5744, or BS&A Online between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Requests after 2 p.m. are reviewed the next business day. The department also says inspectors may cancel inspections at jobsites that lack the required Permit Board, so ask whether yours needs one.
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