Contractors file heating permits
Scranton City Code §203-7 says applications for plumbing or heating installation permits must be filed by a master plumber or mechanical contractor.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Lackawanna County / Northeastern Pennsylvania. 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 Scranton.
Starting early doubles the fee
Scranton says doing work without a permit, or starting before it is issued, doubles the fee for the job.
Local detailsShowroom on Pittston Avenue
Chimney Charm, at 1424 Pittston Ave. in Scranton, lists wood stoves and inserts among the products in its showroom.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 28.0°F at the WILKES-BARRE INTL AP, PA 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 Scranton.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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Chimney Charm, Inc.
Retailer & showroom · Showroom at 1424 Pittston Ave., Scranton; supplies Northeastern PennsylvaniaA Scranton showroom that says it has supplied the region for nearly 52 years and now carries gas and wood fireplaces, stoves and inserts; its products page lists gas, wood, pellet and electric stoves. Its service page covers warranty and maintenance service on what it sells but does not describe installation. Ask whether it installs wood stoves itself or refers you to a licensed mechanical contractor for the city permit.
View business & contact detailsChimney Charm: contactWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Integrity Chimney Service
Sales & installation · Lake Ariel (376 Sawmill Rd); Scranton page names Green Ridge, Keyser Valley, Minooka and other neighborhoodsIts sales page says it sells and installs fireplaces, stoves and inserts in wood, gas, pellet or electric, and says its team is CSIA-certified. It says it serves Lackawanna County, and its Scranton page names city neighborhoods and streets. Confirm it holds a City of Scranton mechanical contractor license and will file the heating permit.
View business & contact detailsIntegrity Chimney: ScrantonWebsite 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 Scranton.
Hire a licensed mechanical contractor to file the permit.
Inside Scranton, the Bureau of Code Enforcement at City Hall, 340 North Washington Avenue (570-348-4193), issues permits and says all construction projects need one. City Code §203-7 requires applications for heating installations to be filed by a master plumber or mechanical contractor, and §203-2 says the homeowner exception does not cover mechanical work. The 2019 mechanical application asks for the contractor’s City of Scranton license number and a signed contract. The city says it decides residential permits within 15 business days, and plan reviews are done by its third-party agency, NEIC. City forms do not name wood stoves, so ask which permits apply. Dunmore, Dickson City and Moosic issue their own.
Scranton City Code Chapter 203, Contractors, Permits and Inspections (eCode360)A 1970 city smoke limit may reach your chimney.
Scranton’s Air Pollution Control Ordinance of 1970, enforced by the Fire Chief, bars smoke darker than shade No. 2 on the Ringelmann chart from any fuel-burning equipment, except for up to six minutes in any hour while building a new fire or cleaning a firebox. It defines fuel-burning equipment as devices that burn fuel to produce steam, hot water or hot air, so it may apply to a wood stove. Dry wood and a correctly sized flue help avoid complaints.
Scranton City Code Chapter 146, Air Pollution (eCode360)Downtown district or landmark? HARB goes to City Council.
Scranton has one local historic district, downtown, plus designated landmarks. The Historical Architecture Review Board reviews exterior changes to those properties and to National Register-listed buildings and makes recommendations to City Council. It meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, and complete applications with photos, drawings and fee are due 10 days before. Check the city’s map; most houses outside downtown need no review.
Scranton Historical Architecture Review BoardAsk for the installer’s Scranton license.
Scranton’s Building Permits page says all work in the city is to be done by an insured, licensed contractor. Master contractors, including mechanical, must show a passing UCC or ICC exam or references and years of experience, and carry general liability insurance of $500,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence plus workers’ compensation proof. Ask any out-of-town installer for its current Scranton license number before signing.
Scranton: Building Permits and Contractor InformationPost the permit and start within 180 days.
Scranton’s mechanical permit application says no work may start until the approved permit is posted at the job site, and that the permit becomes void if work does not begin within 180 days or stops for 180 days. The city asks that the permit be visible from the street. The form dates from 2019, so confirm current terms, and avoid ordering a stove long before the installer can schedule the work.
Scranton mechanical permit application (PDF, 2019)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 Scranton.
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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 Scranton-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 Scranton.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Scranton quote. They are national estimates, not measured Scranton 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 Scranton installer.
- Do you hold a current City of Scranton mechanical contractor license, and will you file the heating permit and sign the contract the city asks for?
- Is the permit fee in your quote, and when can you start so the permit does not lapse after 180 days?
- If I buy the stove from a showroom, who is the licensed installer of record?
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 Scranton 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
Scranton wood stove installation FAQs.
Can I install a wood stove myself in Scranton?
Probably not on a city permit. Scranton’s code lets owner-occupants of one- or two-unit homes do building work without a contractor license, but says that exception does not cover mechanical work, and heating permits must be filed by a master plumber or mechanical contractor. The 2019 mechanical form mentions owner-occupants, so call 570-348-4193 to confirm.
Does HARB review a stove in my Green Ridge house?
Only if the house is in Scranton’s downtown historic district, is a designated landmark or is on the National Register, according to the HARB page. Outside those, no historic review applies. Inside, a new exterior chimney or visible flue would be an exterior change for HARB, which recommends to City Council. Check the city’s landmarks map first.
Is Dunmore or Dickson City covered by Scranton’s rules?
No. Dunmore, Dickson City, Moosic and other Lackawanna County boroughs and townships run their own permits under the state Uniform Construction Code. Scranton’s contractor licensing, air pollution chapter and HARB apply only inside city limits. Confirm your municipality on your tax bill before hiring.
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