Installers need a Minnetonka license
City Code 515.010 says mechanical contractors, whose work includes wood fireplaces and stoves, must hold a license from the city itself.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Minnetonka, Minnesota
Hennepin County / west 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 Minnetonka.
Skipping the permit doubles the fee
Minnetonka code says work started without the required mechanical permit pays double the permit fee, unless the building official waives it for an emergency.
Local detailsEvery backyard wood fire needs a permit
All wood-burning recreational fires in Minnetonka need a permit, renewed each year and valid until December 31.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 15.3°F at the NEW HOPE, 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 Minnetonka.
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 a Minnetonka page, and its wood stove page lists Minnetonka among the towns it servesIts wood stove page says it installs and services wood stoves across the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area and names Minnetonka in its town list. Its Minnetonka page covers chimneys, fireplaces and dryer vents. East Bethel is across the metro; ask whether it holds a Minnetonka mechanical contractor license and who files the permit.
View business & contact details2nd Generation Chimneys: MinnetonkaWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Chimney Doctors
Chimney service & installation · Hopkins office at 175 Jackson Ave N, Suite 162; lists Minnetonka under that office and has a Minnetonka pageIts Minnetonka page lists gas or wood fireplace installation, inspections, repairs and chimney rebuilds, and its wood-burning stove page says it installs, repairs and maintains wood stoves across the Twin Cities. Hopkins borders Minnetonka. Ask whether it holds the city mechanical contractor license Minnetonka requires.
View business & contact detailsChimney Doctors wood-burning stovesWebsite 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 suburbsSays it installs every fireplace it sells, and that for wood-burning units it installs the unit itself. Minnetonka is not named; the Twin Cities Metro Area wording covers it, and its named list includes nearby Plymouth. The showroom is in Anoka County, so ask about travel to the west metro.
View business & contact detailsCustom Fireplace & Chimney Care homeWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - IV
Fireside Hearth & Home
Sales & installation · Minnetonka showroom at 12460 Wayzata Blvd., MinnetonkaHas a showroom in Minnetonka. Its Minnetonka page says the showroom carries wood-burning stoves and inserts alongside gas and electric models, and that it offers professional installation, with technicians handling venting and setup. Ask which wood models are on display, and whether its own licensed 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; its service-area page names Hennepin County and lists MinnetonkaIts insert page says it installs gas, electric and wood fireplaces and inserts. It has no Minnetonka page; the city appears in its service-area list under Hennepin County coverage. It does not describe freestanding stove installs, so it suits an insert in an existing fireplace. Spring Lake Park is a long drive.
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 products page lists wood stoves and wood inserts, and its home page says products are installed to manufacturer specifications and Minnesota building codes. Minnetonka is not named; the Twin Cities area wording covers it. It is based in the south metro and much of its copy centres on gas, so confirm it will quote a wood unit here.
View business & contact detailsLakeville Fireplaces homeWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VII
London Chimney Services
Chimney service & installation · 6500 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley; has a Minnetonka page, and its home page lists Minnetonka under Hennepin CountyIts Minnetonka page says it offers gas and wood fireplace inserts and that its team manages the entire installation. Most of the page covers chimney repair and rebuilding, and it does not mention freestanding stoves. Golden Valley is a short drive; ask whether it holds a Minnetonka mechanical contractor license.
View business & contact detailsLondon Chimney Services home (areas list)Website reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VIII
Suburban Chimney Solutions
Chimney service & installation · 3435 Promenade Ave, Suite 401, Eagan; has a Minnetonka page under Hennepin CountyIts wood-burning stove page describes Nova wood stoves meeting 2020 EPA standards, installed by its certified crew into existing masonry fireplaces. Its Minnetonka page covers sweeping, inspections and masonry repair. Eagan is across the metro; ask whether the stove fits your firebox and who applies for the city permit.
View business & contact detailsSuburban Chimney Solutions: MinnetonkaWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - IX
Twin City Fireplace
Sales & installation · Showrooms in Edina and Woodbury; has a Minnetonka page, and its wood stove page names MinnetonkaIts Minnetonka page says it offers fireplaces and stoves to homeowners in Minnetonka, Excelsior, Shorewood and Greenwood, and its wood stove page mentions Minnetonka and describes professional installation, inspection and cleaning. The nearest showroom is Edina. Ask whether its installers hold the city license Minnetonka requires.
View business & contact detailsTwin City Fireplace: MinnetonkaWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - X
Waconia Comfort
Sales & installation · 201 W Main St, Waconia; has a Minnetonka fireplace page and lists Carver and Hennepin County on its wood pageIts Minnetonka page lists wood fireplace installation and wood stove repair and maintenance, and its wood page says it installs and replaces wood fireplaces and stoves in Carver and Hennepin County. It is also a heating, cooling and plumbing firm; ask to see its Minnetonka mechanical contractor license.
View business & contact detailsWaconia Comfort wood fireplaces & stovesWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - XI
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, inserts and fireplaces, and lists installation of gas and wood-burning stoves, fireplaces, inserts and masonry fireplaces. Minnetonka is not named; the Twin Cities metro wording covers it. Ask about travel from south Minneapolis.
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 Minnetonka.
Minnetonka Community Development issues a mechanical permit.
Inside Minnetonka, permits come from the city’s building division in Community Development at 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., not Hennepin County. The city requires a mechanical permit before installing new equipment such as a fireplace, and its code defines mechanical work to include manufactured gas or wood fireplaces and stoves and manufactured chimney and venting systems. Applications, payments and plan review are online through ePermits and ProjectDox. A permit lapses if work doesn’t start within 180 days, and rough-in and final inspections may be needed. Call 952-939-8394 to confirm what your stove or insert needs.
Minnetonka mechanical permitsBackyard wood fires need a yearly permit.
All wood-burning recreational fires in Minnetonka require a permit through the city’s Community Connect platform, renewed annually. Fires are limited to 3 by 3 feet, 10 feet from the property line, with dry, seasoned wood at least an inch thick. Permit holders agree to put the fire out if the city finds the smoke unreasonably offensive, and the city recommends burning only when the MPCA air quality index is 100 or below. Indoor stoves are separate, but the same dry-wood and smoke concerns apply.
Minnetonka recreational fires and permitsCheck which license your installer holds.
Minnetonka City Code 515.015 lets a warm air license holder install manufactured fireplaces, fireplace stoves, stoves and other manufactured wood-burning devices, chimneys and vents. A Minnesota builders contractor license holder may also install manufactured wood-burning devices but may not do gas piping. City license applicants must show a state bond and insurance, and licenses renew by January 31 each year. Ask for the installer’s Minnetonka license before you sign.
Minnetonka mechanical permits (City Code 515)Homeowners should confirm they can pull the permit.
Minnetonka’s Common Permit Questions page says mechanical permits in new and existing structures are issued only to contractors licensed by the City of Minnetonka, while the code quoted on its mechanical page also allows resident owners who homestead the property. If you plan to install a stove yourself, call 952-939-8394 first. The same page says flues must be inspected before they are concealed.
Minnetonka Common Permit Questions and AnswersThis 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 Minnetonka.
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 Minnetonka-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 Minnetonka.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Minnetonka quote. They are national estimates, not measured Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka installer.
- Do you hold a current Minnetonka mechanical contractor license (warm air) or a state builders license that covers wood-burning devices?
- Will you apply for the Minnetonka mechanical permit through ePermits and book the rough-in and final inspections?
- Does any gas line work come with this job, and who on your crew holds the gas piping license for it?
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 Minnetonka 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
Minnetonka wood stove installation FAQs.
Who can install a wood stove in Minnetonka?
Minnetonka City Code 515.010 says no one may work as a mechanical contractor in the city without a license from the city. Code 515.015 lets warm air license holders install stoves and other manufactured wood-burning devices, chimneys and vents, and lets Minnesota builders contractor license holders install those devices too, without gas piping. Ask your installer which license they hold.
Can I pull the permit myself as a homeowner?
Maybe. The code quoted on the city’s mechanical permit page lets resident owners who homestead the property get permits for existing homes, but the city’s Common Permit Questions page says mechanical permits go only to city-licensed contractors. Call the building division at 952-939-8394 before planning a DIY install.
Do backyard fires need a permit in Minnetonka?
Yes. Every wood-burning recreational fire needs a permit, renewed annually through Community Connect and valid until December 31. Fires are limited to 3 by 3 feet, 10 feet from the property line, using dry, seasoned wood. Gas and propane fire pits don’t need the permit. The city recommends burning only when the air quality index is 100 or below.
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