No wood stove permit online
Savage’s residential mechanical permit list offers a gas fireplace permit but no wood stove; the city says to call 952-882-2650 if your permit isn’t listed.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Savage, Minnesota
Scott County / southwest 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 Savage.
Unpermitted work costs double
Savage’s 2026 fee sheet sets the investigation fee for work done without a permit at double the permit fee.
Local detailsThe state inspects electrical work
Savage says it does not do electrical inspections: a state electrical inspector does, and electrical permits come from the Department of Labor and Industry.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 16.1°F at the MPLS FLYING CLOUD 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 Savage.
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 · 18730 Buchanan St. NE, East Bethel; has a Savage, MN service page and lists Savage and Scott County among the areas it servesIts Savage page covers chimney and fireplace service and places Savage in Scott County. Its wood stove page says it installs wood-burning stoves for homeowners across the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area. It is based in East Bethel, at the far north end of the metro, so ask about travel to Savage.
View business & contact details2nd Generation Chimneys: Savage, MNWebsite reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Chimney Doctors
Chimney service & installation · Burnsville office at 14450 Ewing Ave S, Suite 100; has a Savage page under that officeIts wood-burning stoves page says it specializes in installing, repairing and maintaining wood stoves for homeowners across the Twin Cities. Its Savage page sits under its Burnsville office, next door to Savage, and its menu lists wood inserts and wood-burning stoves. Ask whether the Savage crew handles stove installs or only chimney service.
View business & contact detailsChimney Doctors: SavageWebsite reviewed Oct 23, 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 suburbsIts installation page says it installs every fireplace it sells and, for wood-burning units, runs a new liner and installs the insert or fireplace to the manual. It is in Coon Rapids, across the metro, and its named towns are mostly north metro, so confirm it will travel to Savage before you visit.
View business & contact detailsCustom Fireplace & Chimney Care: home and areas servedWebsite reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - IV
Lakeville Fireplaces
Sales & installation · Lakeville, MN 55044; names Savage among the Twin Cities towns it servesIts home page names Savage alongside Lakeville, Burnsville and Prior Lake, says it is licensed, bonded and insured, and says its products are installed to manufacturer specifications and Minnesota building codes. Its products page lists wood stoves and wood inserts. Ask which showroom to visit, since it says it has product showrooms available.
View business & contact detailsLakeville Fireplaces: productsWebsite reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - V
London Chimney Services
Chimney service & installation · 6500 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley; has a Savage page and lists Savage under Scott CountyIts Savage page offers gas and wood fireplace inserts, with its team managing the whole installation, alongside chimney repair and rebuilding. It lists Savage, Prior Lake and Shakopee under Scott County. It describes inserts, not freestanding stoves, so ask about a stove if your home has no fireplace.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VI
Suburban Chimney Solutions
Chimney service & installation · 3435 Promenade Ave, Suite 401, Eagan; its Scott County page lists SavageIts wood-burning stove page offers wood stove installation and inserts, describing Nova stoves fitted into an existing fireplace. Its Scott County areas-served page names Prior Lake, Savage and Shakopee. Ask whether it installs freestanding stoves with new venting or only units set into a masonry fireplace.
View business & contact detailsSuburban Chimney Solutions: Scott County areas servedWebsite reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VII
Woodland Stoves & Fireplaces
Retailer & showroom · 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 wood, gas and electric stoves, inserts and fireplaces, with over 35 working models in its Minneapolis showroom, and that it specializes in unusual installations. It names no south-metro towns, so confirm it installs in Savage.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Oct 23, 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 Savage.
Call Savage Building Inspections first.
Inside Savage, permits come from the Building Inspections Division at 6000 McColl Drive (952-882-2650, savageinspections@savagemn.gov), which reviews plans, issues permits and inspects work under the State Building Code. Applications are paperless through ePermits. The residential mechanical list includes air conditioners, furnaces, garage heaters and a gas fireplace, but no wood stove or wood fireplace option, and the page says to contact the division if you don’t see your permit. The city’s FAQ says a permit is needed whenever a building is altered or repaired, with an average turnaround of 10 business days. Ask which permit a wood stove or insert falls under.
City of Savage: building permitsBackyard fires: 25 feet and an extinguisher.
Savage Fire’s handout, based on the 2020 Minnesota State Fire Code, says a recreational fire must be no more than 3 feet across and 2 feet high, at least 25 feet from buildings and combustibles and 10 feet from site-filled LP tanks, constantly attended, with an extinguisher or hose ready. Only wood from trees, small branches, brush or charcoal may be burned. Anything larger is open burning regulated by the DNR. Savage now issues recreational fire permits through Community Connect. These are outdoor rules, not limits on an indoor stove.
Savage Fire: recreational fires and portable outdoor fireplaces (PDF)Expect a separate fireplace fee.
Savage’s 2026 building permit fee sheet lists residential mechanical permits, including a gas fireplace, at $70 each, and notes that plumbing, mechanical or fireplace permit fees may be added to a building permit, with an additional $65 possible for each permit type. It does not list a wood stove fee. Work done without a permit draws an investigation fee of double the permit fee, and reinspections cost $63.25 an hour.
City of Savage: 2026 building permit fees (PDF)Blower wiring goes to the state.
Savage’s Building Inspections FAQ says the city does not handle electrical inspections. They are performed by a state electrical inspector, who can be scheduled online, and electrical permits come from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. If your stove or insert has a hard-wired blower or fan, ask your installer who will pull that separate state electrical permit.
City of Savage: Building Inspections FAQThis 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 Savage.
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 Savage-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 Savage.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Savage quote. They are national estimates, not measured Savage 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 Savage installer.
- Savage’s online permit list has no wood stove option: will you call Building Inspections, pull the right permit and include the fireplace fee in your quote?
- If the stove or insert has a blower, will you or an electrician pull the state electrical permit Savage says goes through the Department of Labor and Industry?
- Is the unit EPA-certified to 2020 standards, and for an insert in my existing fireplace, will you run a full-length liner?
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 Savage 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
Savage wood stove installation FAQs.
Why can’t I find a wood stove permit on Savage’s website?
Savage’s online residential mechanical list includes a gas fireplace permit but no wood stove or wood fireplace option. The city’s permit page says to contact the Building Inspections Division at 952-882-2650 if you don’t see the permit you need, and its fee sheet refers to separate fireplace permit fees. Call before the installer starts so the work is filed under the right permit.
What happens if a stove goes in without a permit?
Savage’s 2026 fee sheet sets an investigation fee of double the permit fee for work done without a permit, and the city’s FAQ says a permit is needed whenever a building is altered or repaired. An unpermitted stove can also raise questions from an insurer or a buyer’s inspector later, so keep the permit and final inspection record.
Who inspects the electrical part of a stove install in Savage?
Not the city. Savage’s Building Inspections FAQ says electrical inspections are done by a state electrical inspector and electrical permits come from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. That matters if your stove or insert has a hard-wired blower or fan; ask your installer who files that separate state permit.
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