Parcel number sets the office
Grove City permits parcels beginning 040; residential work on Jackson Township parcels (160) is permitted by the Franklin County Building Department instead.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Grove City, Ohio
Franklin County / southwest of Columbus. 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 Grove City.
Broadway’s historic area needs approval
Chapter 1138 requires a certificate of appropriateness before remodeling or new construction in the Historical Preservation Area along Broadway.
Local detailsFireplace masons register separately
Grove City’s contractor registration lists ‘Masonry Fireplaces’ as its own category, while HVAC contractors must show a current State of Ohio license.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 28.5°F at the COLUMBUS-VALLEY CROSSING, OH 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 Grove City.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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Broadway Fireplace & Decor
Sales & installation · About page says it is located in Grove City; site footer lists 6927 Harrisburg Pike, Orient, and says service extends across Central OhioIts About page says it is located in Grove City and offers custom fireplace and stove installations, and mentions installing a new wood stove; its home page describes a showroom with wood stoves, gas fireplaces and electric inserts. The footer gives an Orient address, so confirm where the showroom is, and ask whether its own crew installs wood stoves and pulls the permit.
View business & contact detailsBroadway Fireplace & Decor home pageWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Moseley Masonry & Chimney Sweep
Chimney service & installation · Grove City page lists 3989 Broadway, Ste 300, Grove City; head office in TroyIts home page lists wood-burning insert installation and wood-burning stove installation among its services, and its stove page says it helps from selection to installation. It has a Grove City page with a Broadway suite address and a 614 number. Ask which office would handle the job and whether it registers with Grove City for the permit.
View business & contact detailsMoseley Masonry: Grove City, OHWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
The Chimney Guys
Chimney service & installation · Columbus-based; service-area page lists Grove City under Franklin County, and its insert page names Grove CityIts wood-burning inserts page says it installs wood inserts throughout Columbus and neighboring cities following manufacturer instructions and state and local codes, shows Regency and Napoleon models, and names Grove City among communities served since 2004. No Grove City address is given. Ask whether your chimney needs a new liner and who holds the Grove City HVAC registration.
View business & contact detailsThe Chimney Guys service areaWebsite 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 Grove City.
Check your parcel, then apply to Grove City Building & Zoning.
Inside Grove City, the Building and Zoning Division at 4035 Broadway (614-277-3075) issues permits, and residents and contractors start through the city’s online portal. Its forms page says parcels beginning 040 are under the city’s jurisdiction, while Jackson Township parcels (160) are permitted for residential work by the Franklin County Building Department, so look up your parcel on the Franklin County Auditor site first. The city’s permit cover sheet lists HVAC and fuel-gas permit types and a Mechanical/HVAC contractor line, but no page read names wood stoves, inserts or liners. Ask which permit covers your appliance and venting. Owner-occupants doing their own work attach a homeowner affidavit.
Grove City Building & Zoning Division formsHistoric Broadway: exterior changes need a certificate.
Grove City’s Historical Preservation Area, set out in Chapter 1138 of the codified ordinances, covers properties facing Broadway from Southwest Boulevard to about 341 feet south of Woodlawn Avenue, plus Park Street and Columbus Street east to Haughn Road. Section 1138.05 requires a certificate of appropriateness before new construction, remodeling, reconstruction or demolition there; ordinary maintenance is exempt. Exterior changes are judged against the building’s original character. A new chimney, chase or roof stovepipe on an older Broadway-area home is the kind of change to raise with the Building Division before ordering parts.
Grove City Codified Ordinances, Chapter 1138Hire a registered contractor, or sign the affidavit.
Grove City charges $100 per contractor registration type. HVAC registration requires a current State of Ohio license, all registrants need at least $300,000 in liability insurance naming Grove City, and ‘Masonry Fireplaces’ is a separate home-improvement category. The packet says work may not start without an approved permit. An owner-occupant doing the work instead signs a homeowner affidavit, notarized or signed before city staff, and agrees not to contract with unregistered contractors.
Grove City Contractor Registration Packet (PDF)Home-improvement permits are billed per inspection.
Grove City’s fee schedule, Section 1305.17 (file dated 2024), lists residential home improvements, including HVAC replacement, at a $25 application fee plus $10 per inspection, with a 1% State Board of Building Standards fee added. It does not name wood stoves, so confirm which category and how many inspections your stove, insert or liner will need before you compare quotes.
Grove City Building Division fee schedule (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 Grove City.
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 Grove City-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 Grove City.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Grove City quote. They are national estimates, not measured Grove City 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 Grove City installer.
- Does my parcel number start with 040 (Grove City) or 160 (Jackson Township), and which office will you file the permit with?
- Is your company registered with Grove City for HVAC or masonry fireplace work, and will that registration cover this job?
- If the house is in the Broadway historic area, does the chimney or stovepipe need a certificate of appropriateness 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 Grove City 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
Grove City wood stove installation FAQs.
Who issues a wood stove permit in Grove City, Ohio?
It depends on the parcel. Grove City’s Building and Zoning Division, at 4035 Broadway (614-277-3075), permits parcels beginning 040. Its forms page says residential projects on Jackson Township parcels, beginning 160, are permitted by the Franklin County Building Department. The city’s forms do not name wood stoves, so ask which permit type covers the stove, insert and liner.
Can I install a wood stove myself in Grove City?
Grove City’s permit forms let an occupying homeowner of a single-family home select ‘homeowner’ for trade work, but the applicant must attach a homeowner affidavit, notarized or signed before city staff. The affidavit says work by anyone else needs registered contractors, and a permit is still required. Confirm inspections before the stove is used.
Does Grove City’s historic area affect a chimney or stovepipe?
Possibly. Chapter 1138 covers properties facing Broadway between Southwest Boulevard and just south of Woodlawn Avenue, and parts of Park and Columbus streets. Section 1138.05 requires a certificate of appropriateness before new construction or remodeling there, with exterior changes reviewed against the building’s original character. Ask the Building Division before adding an exterior chimney or roof vent.
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