A fireplace permit is $83
The village’s fee schedule effective January 1, 2026 lists Fireplace Indoor/Outdoor, new or replacement, at $83.00, including gas line and electrical changes.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Huntley, Illinois
McHenry and Kane counties / 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 Huntley.
2024 codes took effect in 2026
Huntley enforces the 2024 International Residential, Mechanical and Fire codes, with village amendments, effective January 1, 2026.
Local detailsContractors must register first
Every general or primary contractor on a Huntley permit must register with the village for $100 a year and file insurance naming the village.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 22.9°F at the CRYSTAL LAKE 4NW, 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 Huntley.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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A-1 Safety Chimney Service
Chimney service & installation · 350 Randy Rd., Suite 4, Carol Stream; its McHenry County page lists Huntley by name with its 60142 ZIP code; its areas list also names Kane CountyThe Carol Stream company’s services page says it offers installation and maintenance for wood-burning stoves, and its McHenry County page lists Huntley with ZIP 60142. Its areas-served menu also names Kane County, covering the village’s southern side. Carol Stream is a long drive, so ask about travel and whether it is registered with Huntley.
View business & contact detailsA-1 Safety Chimney Service: McHenry CountyWebsite reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Aelite Chimney Specialties
Chimney service & installation · Lakemoor, IL, in McHenry County; its service-area page lists Huntley under McHenry CountyIts installation page says it can fit a wood-, gas- or pellet-burning fireplace insert and is happy to install wood-burning stoves after an inspection of the fireplace and venting. Its service-area page lists Huntley among McHenry County towns. The site gives Lakemoor as its location, northeast of the village. Ask whether it is registered with Huntley and will file the permit.
View business & contact detailsAelite service areaWebsite reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
Fireplace & Chimney Authority
Sales & installation · Showrooms at 120 E. Lake St., Elmhurst, and 1702 Ogden Ave., Lisle; no Huntley page, but its installation pages list Kane and McHenry among eight counties servedIts town installation pages say it can come to a home to install a wood stove, and list Kane and McHenry, the two counties Huntley sits in, among eight it serves. It has no Huntley-specific page. It sells wood stoves at its DuPage County showrooms, a long drive away, so confirm it will travel to Huntley and register with the village.
View business & contact detailsFireplace & Chimney Authority: McHenry installation page (county list)Website reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - IV
Grass Roots Energy
Sales & installation · 28751 N. Rand Road (Route 12), Wauconda; its ‘Where we install’ list names HuntleyA Wauconda showroom that says every wood stove it carries is EPA approved and that it installs what it sells. Its service page says the crew runs Class A chimney for airtight stoves and relines masonry chimneys for stoves and inserts. Its ‘Where we install’ list names Huntley. Ask whether it is registered with the village and who files the permit.
View business & contact detailsGrass Roots Energy: contact and hoursWebsite reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - V
Pratt’s Chimney
Chimney service & installation · Illinois phone 847-234-4114, no street address on its site; its service-area page names McHenry County but not KaneIts service-area page says it serves Lake and McHenry counties in Illinois but doesn’t name Kane, so homes on Huntley’s Kane County side should confirm coverage. Its wood stoves page offers a free consultation on a new stove, and its inserts page describes fitting wood inserts into masonry fireplaces. The site gives phone numbers but no street address.
View business & contact detailsPratt’s Chimney: service areaWebsite reviewed Oct 24, 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 Huntley.
Apply to Development Services through the eSuite portal.
Huntley’s Development Services Department, Building and Code Enforcement Division, issues permits across the village, whichever county your home is in. The village says a permit is required for additions, improvements or alterations to a home, and its common-project list includes furnaces and outdoor fireplaces, but not indoor fireplaces or wood stoves. Its permit FAQ asks for a completed application, a contractor quote showing total cost, contractor licenses, product sheets, a plat of survey for exterior work and HOA approval if applicable. Inspections are booked at 847-515-5252 by 2 p.m. for the next business day. Ask which permit type a stove, insert or liner uses.
Village of Huntley: Building & Code EnforcementHuntley’s fire code amendments limit outdoor burning.
Huntley’s 2026 building ordinance amends the 2024 International Fire Code so a recreational fire must be contained in an outdoor fireplace, pit or grill no more than 3 feet across and 3 feet high, and burning rubbish, leaves, grass or clippings is strictly prohibited. Permanent outdoor fire features now need a building permit. These rules cover outdoor fires; an indoor stove falls under the residential and mechanical codes instead, so burn only the fuel your stove’s manufacturer specifies.
Village of Huntley: Building Ordinances, 2026 amendments (PDF)Starting without a permit costs at least $100 more.
Huntley’s fee schedule effective January 1, 2026 says anyone who starts work that needs a permit must get it at once and pay a penalty of at least $100.00 or 100% of the permit fee on top of the regular fee. The building inspector can issue a stop work order (minimum $103.00), removing that notice without permission costs $515.00, and an after-the-fact special inspection is another $515.00. Get the stove permit issued before the installer arrives.
Village of Huntley: Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective 1-1-2026 (PDF)Your installer has to be registered and insured with the village.
The village says all general and primary contractors on a permit must be registered, at $100 a year, with registrations expiring December 31. They must file a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Huntley as certificate holder with at least $600,000 in general aggregate coverage, and the primary contractor must supply copies of subcontractors’ licenses with each permit. Ask any stove installer, including out-of-area firms, whether they are registered before you sign.
Village of Huntley: Business & Contractor RegistrationThis 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 Huntley.
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 Huntley-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 Huntley.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Huntley quote. They are national estimates, not measured Huntley 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 Huntley installer.
- Are you registered with the Village of Huntley for this year, with a certificate of insurance on file naming the village?
- Will you file the permit through Huntley’s eSuite portal with the product sheets, and is my stove billed on the $83 fireplace line or as mechanical work?
- My home is on the McHenry or Kane County side of Huntley; do you travel to my address, and is there a trip charge?
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 Huntley 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
Huntley wood stove installation FAQs.
Does Huntley require a permit for a wood stove?
The village says a permit is required for additions, improvements or alterations to your home, and its 2026 fee schedule prices an indoor or outdoor fireplace, new or replacement, at $83.00. No village page names wood stoves, so ask Development Services at 847-515-5252 or inspections@huntley.il.us which permit type covers your stove, insert or liner before work starts.
Huntley is in two counties. Does that matter?
Not for the permit: the Village of Huntley’s Development Services Department issues permits throughout the village. It can matter for installers. Pratt’s Chimney names McHenry County but not Kane, while A-1 Safety Chimney Service and Fireplace & Chimney Authority name both counties. Give each installer your exact address and ask whether it travels there.
Can I install the stove myself in Huntley?
The village’s permit FAQ says the International Residential Code lets property owners do their own work, with exceptions: since January 1, 2023, a licensed electrician must install new electrical service, and homeowner plumbing has extra state rules. When applying online, owners pick ‘Homeowner/Property Owner’ as the contractor type. The permit, inspections and code clearances still apply.
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