A chimney fee in village code
The village’s building permit fee schedule lists a $40 chimney fee, alongside $11 per $1,000 of project value for alterations and repairs.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Cook County / northwest 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 Arlington Heights.
Firewood sellers need a license
Village code defines firewood as solid fuel and bars anyone from dealing in or delivering it in Arlington Heights without a dealer’s license.
Local detailsHalf the homes are detached
ACS 2024 estimates put about 53% of Arlington Heights homes in detached houses and about 22% in buildings of 20 or more units.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 25.1°F at the CHICAGO PALWAUKEE AP, IL 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 Arlington Heights.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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Aelite Chimney Specialties
Chimney service & installation · Lakemoor, IL; has an Arlington Heights service-area pageIts Arlington Heights page lists ‘New Fireplace and Wood Stove Installation’ with sweeping, video inspections, relining and chimney caps. Its installation page says it fits wood, gas and pellet inserts and will install wood-burning stoves after an inspection. The office is in Lakemoor. Ask whether it holds a current Arlington Heights contractor registration.
View business & contact detailsFireplace, inserts & wood stove installationWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Chimney Monkey
Chimney service & installation · 741 Hastings Dr., Buffalo Grove; has an Arlington Heights pageIts Arlington Heights page covers chimney services for the village, and its wood stove page describes checking clearances and airflow, setting the stove and pipe, and adding floor or wall shields where needed. Buffalo Grove is a short drive north. Confirm it has a Civic Access account and village registration so it can be listed on your permit.
View business & contact detailsArlington Heights chimney servicesWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
Fireplace & Chimney Authority
Sales & installation · Showrooms in Lisle and Elmhurst; has an Arlington Heights installation page naming Cook CountyIts Arlington Heights page says it can come to an Arlington Heights home to install a wood stove, rework a wood-burning hearth, or build a new masonry firebox and chimney, and states its installers are licensed and certified. Its showrooms are in DuPage County. Ask whether it is registered with the village.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - IV
Hearth & Home
Sales & installation · 530 W. Northwest Hwy., Mt. Prospect, next to Arlington Heights; service-area page lists Arlington HeightsIts stoves page is headed ‘Wood, Gas & Pellet Home Heating Stove Sales & Installation’ and shows Lopi and Hearthstone models, and it says it specializes in installing fireplaces, stoves and inserts. The Arlington Heights project pages checked describe gas inserts. Ask about its wood-stove installs and village registration.
View business & contact detailsHearth & Home service areaWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - V
Midwest Chimney Specialists
Chimney service & installation · Offices at 17W421 Eisenhower Rd., Oakbrook Terrace, and 121 Post Circle, Hinsdale; its Cook County - North & Northwest list names Arlington HeightsIts service list names Arlington Heights, and its stove page describes freestanding and insert installs with insulated liners and hearth pads using EPA-certified units. The village’s alteration packet asks for a contractor proposal and plans, so ask it to supply those for the Civic Access Portal.
View business & contact detailsMidwest Chimney Specialists service areasWebsite 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 Arlington Heights.
Apply to Building & Life Safety through Civic Access.
Inside the village, permits come from the Arlington Heights Building & Life Safety Department (847-368-5560), and every application goes through the online Civic Access Portal. The current permit list has no wood-stove packet; the residential alteration packet asks for a contractor’s proposal with the work and cost, dimensioned plans and tax assessor information, and says contractors must hold a valid village license. Initial review typically takes five business days. The village fee code lists a $40 chimney fee plus $11 per $1,000 of project value for alterations. Ask the department which permit type fits a stove or insert before you apply.
Village of Arlington Heights: Alteration, Remodel, Repair – Residential permit packet (rev. April 2026, PDF)Chimney smoke that harms neighbours is a nuisance.
Arlington Heights’ health code declares smoke and particulate matter that endanger or harm public health, safety or comfort a public nuisance, and makes it unlawful to cause or knowingly permit such smoke from any fire or chimney. It also bans burning leaves and solid waste in the village. On closely spaced lots, a well-drafting chimney and dry, seasoned wood matter, and trash never belongs in the stove.
Arlington Heights Municipal Code Sec. 19-204 (Municode)Check your installer’s village license.
Arlington Heights requires contractors to register online through Civic Access, and most trades pay a $130 annual registration fee ($65 from July); licenses expire each December 31. General contractors need no insurance certificate or surety bond under the village rules, so ask your installer for proof of insurance directly. A contractor must already have a portal account to be added to your permit.
Village of Arlington Heights: Register as a ContractorFirewood dealers are licensed by the village.
Arlington Heights’ code defines solid fuel to include firewood, and says no one may engage in the business of dealing in solid fuel, which includes selling or delivering it, in the village without a license. The code sets an annual solid fuel dealer’s fee of $130 per place of business. If you buy delivered firewood, ask the seller whether it holds the village license.
Arlington Heights Municipal Code Ch. 12, Art. III (Municode)Cook County air rules: houses are exempt from registration.
Cook County’s Environmental Control Ordinance applies throughout the county except Chicago, so it covers Arlington Heights. Sec. 30-151 requires an equipment registration permit for fuel-burning equipment and chimneys but exempts domestic heating plants, defined to include stoves in a single-family home, a duplex or a building with fewer than three apartments. For a stove in a downtown condo building, ask the county first.
Cook County Code Ch. 30, Art. III (Air) (Municode)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 Arlington Heights.
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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 Arlington Heights-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 Arlington Heights.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Arlington Heights quote. They are national estimates, not measured Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights installer.
- Are you registered with Arlington Heights and set up in Civic Access so you can be listed on my permit?
- Which permit type will you choose in Civic Access for this stove or insert, and does your quote include the village chimney fee?
- If you sell or deliver firewood, do you hold the village’s solid fuel dealer’s license?
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 Arlington Heights 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
Arlington Heights wood stove installation FAQs.
Which permit do I pick for a wood stove in Arlington Heights?
The village’s current permit list has no wood-stove packet, and applicants who choose the wrong permit type in Civic Access get declined and must restart. Call Building & Life Safety at 847-368-5560 before applying. The village fee code lists a $40 chimney fee and $11 per $1,000 of project value for alterations.
Does Cook County’s air permit apply to my house?
Cook County’s Environmental Control Ordinance applies in Arlington Heights, but it exempts domestic heating plants, which include stoves in a single-family home, a duplex or a building with fewer than three apartments. Owners of units in larger condo buildings should ask the county and their association before planning a stove.
Can the village act on a smoky stove?
Yes. Village Code Sec. 19-204 treats smoke that endangers or harms public health, safety or comfort as a nuisance, whether from a fire or a chimney. Burning dry, seasoned wood in a correctly installed stove, and never burning trash or leaves, is the practical way to avoid complaints.
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