Spark arrestors on fireplace chimneys
Streamwood’s residential code amendments require an approved spark arrestor on all fireplace chimneys and an exterior air supply for fireplaces.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Streamwood, 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 Streamwood.
Homeowner signs a consumer form
To pull a permit, a contractor needs a village license and an Illinois Attorney General Consumer Rights Acknowledgement Form signed by the homeowner.
Local detailsFees follow the inspections needed
Streamwood says most home-improvement permit fees are set by the number of inspections needed; fence and driveway permits start at $75.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 23.0°F at the STREAMWOOD, 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 Streamwood.
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 Streamwood under Cook CountyIts installation page offers wood-, gas- or pellet-burning fireplace inserts and says it is happy to install wood-burning stoves after inspecting the fireplace and venting. Streamwood is on its Cook County list. The office is in Lakemoor, McHenry County, so ask about travel and whether it holds a Streamwood contractor license.
View business & contact detailsAelite service areaWebsite reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Chimney Monkey
Chimney service · 741 Hastings Dr., Buffalo Grove; has a Streamwood chimney sweep page and says it serves Cook and Lake countiesIts Streamwood page invites village residents to request a chimney cleaning and inspection quote, and its footer says it serves Cook and Lake counties. Its wood stove installation page does not list Streamwood, so treat it as a chimney sweep and inspector here and ask one of the stated installers about fitting the stove and filing the permit.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
Fireplace & Chimney Authority
Sales & installation · Showrooms at 120 E. Lake St., Elmhurst, and 1702 Ogden Ave., Lisle; has a Streamwood chimney page and lists Cook among eight counties servedIts Streamwood page says it has served the Streamwood area since 1992 with chimney cleaning and repair. Its installation page lists wood burning stove installation among its specialties, and its location pages name Cook County. Both showrooms are in DuPage County, so ask about travel and its Streamwood contractor license.
View business & contact detailsFireplace & Chimney Authority: chimney cleaning in StreamwoodWebsite reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - IV
Leonard & Sons
Chimney service & installation · 1201 W Algonquin Rd., Algonquin; its service-area page lists Streamwood under Cook CountyIts installations page covers fireplace, insert and heating stove installation, says it specializes in installing wood-burning inserts, and offers new wood stoves. Its service-area page names Streamwood with Arlington Heights, Palatine, Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates. Ask whether it holds a Streamwood license and handles the liner and hearth work itself.
View business & contact detailsLeonard & Sons: our service areaWebsite reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - V
Majestic Distributing Co.–The House of Fireplaces
Sales & installation · Elgin showroom, (847) 741-5903; publishes a ‘Serving Streamwood, IL’ pageIts Streamwood page invites customers to its showroom near Streamwood to choose a fireplace, stove or insert and offers free project estimates. Its installation page says it installs wood-burning fireplaces or stoves and wood and gas inserts. Ask whether its own crew does the work and who files the Streamwood permit.
View business & contact detailsMajestic Distributing: serving Streamwood, ILWebsite reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VI
Midwest Chimney Specialists
Chimney service & installation · Based in Oakbrook Terrace, with a Hinsdale location; its service-areas page lists Streamwood for all servicesIts installation page covers freestanding and insert wood stoves with an insulated liner and connector, hearth pad and clearance compliance, and EPA-certified units supplied; its new chimney systems include flashing, storm collar and cap. Streamwood is on its Cook County – North & Northwest list. Ask about the village’s spark-arrestor rule.
View business & contact detailsMidwest Chimney Specialists service areasWebsite reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab
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Details your installer can help confirm
Wood stove permits in Streamwood.
Get a village permit before the stove goes in.
Inside Streamwood, the Community Development Department at Village Hall, 301 E. Irving Park Road (630-736-3843), reviews and inspects building projects. The village says permits are required for mechanical work, new furnaces and residential remodeling, and it publishes a Fireplaces guideline among its project handouts. Applications can be filed in person, by email or through the Citizen Self Service portal; most need a plat of survey, and plan reviews can take up to seven business days. Homeowners may do their own work but still need permits. Inspections need 24 hours’ notice and are booked by phone, not online.
Village of Streamwood: Building PermitsExpect a spark arrestor and outside air.
Streamwood amends the 2024 International Residential Code’s fireplace chapter with three local rules, last updated by Ordinance 2025-4 in March 2025: all fireplace chimneys must have an approved spark arrestor, unvented fireplaces may not be installed under any circumstances, and factory-built or masonry fireplaces must have an exterior air supply, with the code’s exception for mechanically ventilated rooms deleted. Ask the Community Development Department whether the spark-arrestor rule also applies to a wood stove’s chimney, and ask installers to include the cap.
Streamwood Village Code, 9-5-2-11 (Chimneys and Fireplaces)Read the village’s Fireplaces guideline, but check its date.
Streamwood’s Fireplaces handout asks for a completed application, a village-licensed contractor if one is used, and the installation instructions with a drawing of framing, fire stopping and hearth details. It says listed factory-built fireplace stoves must be installed to their listing and the manufacturer’s instructions, chases need 5/8-inch Type X drywall inside with no loose insulation, and new wood-burning fireplaces need gasketed doors. Its references were revised in January 2014 and cite the 2012 code, so confirm current requirements.
Village of Streamwood: Fireplaces guideline (PDF, references rev. 01/2014)The village enforces the 2024 code set.
Streamwood’s Codes and Regulations page lists the 2024 International Residential, Mechanical, Fuel Gas and Fire Codes, with local amendments in Title 9 of the Village Code, including Chapter 5 for the residential code. Those amendments are where the village’s spark-arrestor, exterior-air and unvented-fireplace rules sit. For code interpretations, the village asks residents to call the Community Development Department at 630-736-3843 before work starts.
Village of Streamwood: Codes and RegulationsThis 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 Streamwood.
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 Streamwood-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 Streamwood.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Streamwood quote. They are national estimates, not measured Streamwood 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 Streamwood installer.
- Do you hold a current Village of Streamwood contractor license, and will you bring the Attorney General consumer rights form for me to sign?
- Does your price include an approved spark arrestor and, for a fireplace or insert, the exterior air supply Streamwood requires?
- What installation instructions and framing, fire-stopping and hearth drawings will you submit with the permit?
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 Streamwood 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
Streamwood wood stove installation FAQs.
Does Streamwood require a permit for a wood stove?
The village says permits are required for mechanical work, new furnaces and residential remodeling, and it publishes a Fireplaces guideline for hearth projects. It urges residents to call before starting, so contact the Community Development Department at 630-736-3843 to confirm which permit and drawings a wood stove or insert needs.
Can I install a wood stove myself in Streamwood?
Streamwood says homeowners can perform nearly any home improvement project without a licensed contractor, but permits must still be obtained and inspections passed. If you hire someone, the contractor must be licensed with the village and needs a consumer rights acknowledgement form signed by you to obtain the permit.
Why does Streamwood’s fireplace handout mention the 2012 code?
The Fireplaces guideline lists references revised in January 2014, when the village used the 2012 International Residential Code. The village now enforces the 2024 code with its own amendments, including spark-arrestor and exterior-air rules. Use the handout as a checklist for what to submit, then confirm current requirements with Community Development.
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