A new fireplace is $125
Village code lists “Fireplace, new” among standard permits, which the fee schedule sets at a flat $125; each application also carries a $25 fee.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Mundelein, Illinois
Lake 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 Mundelein.
Trash can’t go in the stove
Mundelein’s outdoor burning chapter says no person shall cause or allow the burning of any refuse in any chamber or apparatus.
Local detailsMostly owner-occupied houses
Census estimates for 2020–2024 put Mundelein’s owner-occupied rate at 71.2%, with about 63% of homes detached and 13% attached houses.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 21.2°F at the MUNDELEIN 4 WSW, 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 Mundelein.
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; its service-area page lists Mundelein under Lake CountyMundelein is on its Lake County list. Its installation page says it can turn an unused masonry or metal fireplace into a wood-, gas- or pellet-burning insert and is also happy to install wood-burning stoves, after an inspection of the fireplace and venting options. Ask whether it is registered with the village and who applies for the permit.
View business & contact detailsAelite service areaWebsite reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Chimney Monkey
Chimney service · 741 Hastings Dr., Buffalo Grove; has a Mundelein page and says it serves Cook and Lake countiesIts Mundelein page covers chimney cleaning and inspection and says it serves Cook and Lake counties. Its wood stove installation page does not list Mundelein, so treat it as a chimney sweep and inspector here, and ask one of the stated installers about fitting the stove and filing the village permit.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
Grass Roots Energy
Sales & installation · 28751 N. Rand Road (Route 12), Wauconda; its ‘Where we install’ list names MundeleinA Wauconda showroom that says it has sold wood heat since 1978 and installs what it sells. Its installation page says its crew runs Class A chimney for airtight stoves, relines masonry chimneys for stoves and inserts, and sets the appliance. Brands on its site include Lopi, Jotul, Vermont Castings and Hearthstone. Ask who pulls the Mundelein permit.
View business & contact detailsGrass Roots Energy: contact and install areaWebsite reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - IV
Midwest Chimney Specialists
Chimney service & installation · Offices at 17W421 Eisenhower Rd., Oakbrook Terrace, and 121 Post Circle, Hinsdale; its Lake County list names Mundelein for all servicesIts service-areas page lists Mundelein under Lake County for all services. The installation page offers freestanding and insert wood stoves with an insulated liner and connector, hearth pad and clearance compliance, and says it supplies EPA-certified units. It is based in DuPage County, so ask about scheduling and Mundelein registration.
View business & contact detailsMidwest Chimney Specialists service areasWebsite reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - V
Plum Chimney Care
Chimney service & installation · 2144 Plum Grove Rd., Palatine; its locations list names MundeleinIts homepage lists Mundelein among the communities it serves and says it installs fireplaces and inserts, with wood-burning, gas or electric options, and guides customers through design, permitting and installation. It doesn’t mention freestanding wood stoves, so confirm it installs wood-burning inserts or stoves before booking.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VI
Pratt’s Chimney
Chimney service & installation · Illinois line 847-234-4114; its service-area page says it serves Lake and McHenry counties in IllinoisPratt’s says it serves Lake County, which contains Mundelein. Its wood stove page says that for a stove you already own, a technician will check the stove and the planned spot, recommend steps to prepare the space and give an installation estimate; it also lists wood inserts. Ask whether it is registered with the village.
View business & contact detailsPratt’s Chimney service areaWebsite reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab
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Details your installer can help confirm
Wood stove permits in Mundelein.
Apply to the Building Department through BS&A.
Inside the village, permits come from the Mundelein Building Department at Village Hall, 300 Plaza Circle (847-949-3283, building@mundelein.org), and applications go through the BS&A online portal. The village’s Homeowner Project Guide (updated July 14, 2026) says it aims to issue smaller permits in five days or less, that most permits take ten business days or less, and that permits expire one year from issue, or after six months if work hasn’t started. Mundelein enforces the 2024 International Residential, Mechanical and Fire Codes with local amendments. The guide has no stove section, so ask an inspector which permit your stove, insert or liner needs.
Village of Mundelein Homeowner Project Guide (updated July 2026, PDF)Burning refuse in a stove is banned.
Mundelein’s air pollution title bans open burning of landscape waste in the village and says no person shall cause or allow the burning of any refuse in any chamber or apparatus. That covers a wood stove or insert: paper trash, packaging and yard waste don’t belong in it. Outdoors, recreational wood fires are allowed only in manufactured metal portable fireplaces used as the maker directs, and not within the front yard setback.
Mundelein Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 15.04 Outdoor Burning (Municode)A new fireplace is a standard permit.
Mundelein’s building code sorts small projects into minor and standard permits, with the building director deciding which applies based on the project’s complexity. “Fireplace, new” is on the standard list, alongside new air conditioning and decks; furnace replacement is on the minor list. The village fee schedule sets standard permits at a flat $125 and minor permits at $75, with $150 reinspection fees. A wood stove isn’t named, so ask which category the director assigns.
Mundelein Municipal Code Sec. 16.06.070, Other projects, fees (Municode)Contractors register; homeowners sign a waiver.
Mundelein requires contractors to register with the village through BS&A, and each registration expires 12 months after approval. Online and card payments carry a 3% convenience fee. Homeowners may do their own construction work if they are technically capable and sign a construction waiver; for electrical and plumbing work the homeowner must live in the house for six months after the work is approved. Ask your installer whether it is registered before the permit is filed.
Village of Mundelein: Building & Construction Permits for ContractorsThis 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 Mundelein.
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 Mundelein-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 Mundelein.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Mundelein quote. They are national estimates, not measured Mundelein 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 Mundelein installer.
- Will Mundelein file this stove or insert as a standard permit like a new fireplace, and is the $125 fee plus $25 application fee in the quote?
- Are you registered with the village through BS&A, and is that registration current for the whole job?
- If an inspection fails, who covers the village’s $150 reinspection fee?
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 Mundelein 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
Mundelein wood stove installation FAQs.
What does a Mundelein fireplace permit cost?
Village code lists “Fireplace, new” as a standard permit, and the fee schedule sets standard permits at a flat $125. The Homeowner Project Guide adds a $25 permit application fee to every application. A wood stove isn’t named, and the building director decides whether a project is minor ($75) or standard, so confirm with the Building Department at 847-949-3283.
How long does a Mundelein permit take?
The village’s Homeowner Project Guide says most permits are processed in ten business days or less and that it aims to approve minor permits in five days or less. Inspections need 48 hours’ notice. A permit expires one year after it is issued, or after six months if work hasn’t started.
Can I install a stove myself in Mundelein?
The village lets homeowners do their own construction work on their own property if they are technically capable and sign a construction waiver; the electrical and plumbing waivers also require living in the house for six months after approval. A permit and inspections still apply. Ask the Building Department which inspections a stove or liner needs before you start.
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