Fireplace or stove needs a permit
Eagan’s Building Inspections page lists “Fireplace or stove” among building permits, required whether a contractor or the homeowner does the work.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Eagan, Minnesota
Dakota County / south Twin Cities suburbs. 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 Eagan.
$100 fireplace permit in 2026
Eagan’s 2026 fee schedule lists a residential Fireplace mechanical permit at $100, including the state surcharge.
Local detailsBackyard fires need yearly permit
Eagan now requires a free recreational fire permit, good for 12 months; permits can be revoked after two violations within a year.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 16.2°F at the MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL AP, MN 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 Eagan.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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2nd Generation Chimneys, Inc.
Chimney service & installation · Based at 18730 Buchanan St. NE, East Bethel; has an Eagan service-area page, and its wood stove page lists Eagan among the towns it servesIts wood stove page says it installs and services wood stoves across the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area and names Eagan in its town list. The Eagan page itself talks about freeze-thaw chimney damage, sweeping and dryer vents rather than stoves. East Bethel is across the metro, so ask about travel and who files the Eagan permit online.
View business & contact details2nd Generation Chimneys: EaganWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Chimney Doctors
Chimney service & installation · Offices in Burnsville, Hopkins and St. Paul; has an Eagan page under its St. Paul officeIts wood-burning stove page says it installs, repairs and maintains wood stoves for homeowners across the Twin Cities, including insert retrofits. Its Eagan page mostly covers sweeps, masonry and gas fireplace installs, so confirm that a wood stove or insert job in Eagan is something it will quote and which office handles it.
View business & contact detailsChimney Doctors: EaganWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
Custom Fireplace & Chimney Care
Sales & installation · Showroom at 9696 University Ave., Coon Rapids; its areas-served list ends with the remainder of the Twin Cities Metro Area suburbsIt says it installs every fireplace it sells, and that for a wood-burning unit it runs the new liner and installs the insert or fireplace per the manual. Eagan is not named; it qualifies through its Twin Cities Metro Area wording, and its shop is in Anoka County, so ask whether it travels south of the river.
View business & contact detailsCustom Fireplace & Chimney Care homeWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - IV
Fireside Hearth & Home
Sales & installation · Eagan showroom at 3235 Denmark Ave., EaganThe only listed showroom inside Eagan. Its Eagan page says the showroom carries wood-burning stoves and inserts and that it offers professional installation, with technicians handling venting through setup. The featured models on the page are gas and pellet, so ask which wood units are on display and whether its own crew installs them.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - V
Jack Pixley Sweeps
Chimney service & installation · Showroom at 8201 Central Ave NE, Spring Lake Park; says it works throughout Dakota County and lists Eagan ZIP codes 55121, 55122 and 55123Its insert page says it installs gas, electric and wood fireplaces and inserts, with Regency and Valor models. Its service-area page names Dakota County and Eagan ZIP codes but has no Eagan page. It does not describe freestanding stove installs there, so this suits an insert in an existing fireplace; ask about the drive from Spring Lake Park.
View business & contact detailsJack Pixley Sweeps service areasWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VI
Lakeville Fireplaces
Sales & installation · Lakeville, MN 55044; says it serves the Twin Cities area and the metro within a 50-mile radiusIts home page says it serves the Twin Cities area and that products it provides are installed to manufacturer specifications and Minnesota building codes; its product list includes wood stoves and inserts. Most of the copy is about gas, it names nearby cities but not Eagan, and the site is dated 2020, so confirm it currently installs wood stoves.
View business & contact detailsLakeville Fireplaces homeWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VII
Suburban Chimney Solutions
Chimney service & installation · 3435 Promenade Ave, Suite 401, Eagan; its Dakota County page lists EaganLists an Eagan address. Its wood-burning stove page offers Nova stoves that it says meet 2020 EPA standards and fit into an existing masonry fireplace, installed by its own staff. That page describes hearth-mount stoves for existing fireboxes, so ask whether it also installs a freestanding stove with a new chimney.
View business & contact detailsSuburban Chimney Solutions: Dakota CountyWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VIII
Woodland Stoves & Fireplaces
Sales & installation · Showroom at 2901 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis; calls itself a hearth dealer for the Twin Cities metro area and western WisconsinIts home page says it sells, installs and services stoves, and lists installation of gas and wood-burning stoves, fireplaces and inserts among its specialties. It names no suburbs, so ask whether it installs in Eagan and how scheduling works from its Minneapolis showroom.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab
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Details your installer can help confirm
Wood stove permits in Eagan.
Eagan Building Inspections issues the permit.
Inside Eagan, permits come from the city’s Building Inspections Division at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, not Dakota County. The city lists “Fireplace or stove” among projects that need a building permit, says permits are required whether a contractor or the homeowner does the work, and says a project is not complete until a city inspector approves the final. Applications are accepted only through the online portal, and permits must be paid before work starts or inspections are scheduled. Its 2026 fee schedule also lists Fireplace under residential mechanical permits. Call 651-675-5675 to confirm which permit type your stove or insert needs.
Eagan Building Inspections & PermitsBackyard fires need an annual permit.
Eagan allows recreational fires but now requires a free permit that lasts 12 months, and the Fire Chief can revoke it after two or more violations in a year. Fires must be 25 feet from the house, deck, fence or shed, 10 feet from property lines, no more than three feet across or high, attended by an adult, and not lit in winds over 15 mph. The city says to burn only clean, untreated wood similar to what you would use in an indoor fireplace.
Eagan recreational fires & permitThe fireplace permit is a flat $100.
Eagan’s 2026 Permit Fee Schedule lists residential mechanical permits at fixed fees that include the state surcharge: $75 for a furnace, AC or air exchange, $100 for a fireplace and $150 for new construction. Eagan says residential plumbing and mechanical permits have fixed fees, unlike additions and remodels, which are priced on valuation. Confirm the fee in the portal before paying, since the city says permits must be paid before work begins.
Eagan 2026 Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)The installer applies, and wiring goes to the state.
Eagan’s permit instructions say the person or contractor doing the work should apply, and that anyone who has applied for Eagan permits before should call Building Inspections for a registration code before creating an online account. Electrical permits are not issued by the city: Eagan says they come from the State of Minnesota, with inspections by the state electrical inspector. If your stove or insert adds a blower or outlet, ask who pulls that state permit.
Eagan permit handouts & FAQsThis 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 Eagan.
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
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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 Eagan-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
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Wood stove installation costs in Eagan.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Eagan quote. They are national estimates, not measured Eagan 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 Eagan installer.
- Will you apply through Eagan’s online permit portal, and under which permit type: the fireplace or stove building permit, or the $100 fireplace mechanical permit?
- If the stove or insert needs a blower or new outlet, will you pull the State of Minnesota electrical permit?
- Is the stove or insert EPA-certified to the 2020 standard the MPCA says applies to new appliances sold in Minnesota?
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 Eagan 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
Eagan wood stove installation FAQs.
Does Eagan need a permit for a wood stove?
Yes. Eagan lists “Fireplace or stove” among projects that need a building permit, and says permits are required whether a contractor or the homeowner does the work. Its 2026 fee schedule also prices a Fireplace mechanical permit at $100. Call Building Inspections at 651-675-5675 to confirm which one to choose.
How do I apply for a permit in Eagan?
Only online, through the city’s portal at eagan.onlama.com, reached from cityofeagan.com/permitapplications. Register, verify your email, then apply, upload documents and pay there. Permits must be paid before work begins or inspections are scheduled, and you can request inspections online or by calling 651-675-5675.
Do I need a permit for a backyard fire in Eagan?
Yes. Eagan requires a free recreational fire permit each year, valid for 12 months. Fires must be 25 feet from buildings, decks and fences, 10 feet from property lines, attended by an adult, and burn only clean, untreated wood. Outdoor fireplaces need a building permit before they are built.
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