A $50 stove inspection fee
Medford’s code fee schedule lists a wood burning stove installation inspection at $50, with no application fee.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Medford, Massachusetts
Middlesex County / Greater Boston. 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 Medford.
Starting early costs quadruple
Work started without a building permit is charged a quadruple fee; not calling for a final inspection within ten working days costs $25.
Local detailsOn the state no-burn list
MassDEP lists Medford among 22 densely built cities and towns where open burning is prohibited at all times.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 29.9°F at the BOSTON LOGAN INTL AP, MA 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 Medford.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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Affordable Chimney Sweeps
Chimney service & installation · North Andover address; service list names Middlesex CountyIts homepage says it sells, installs and maintains wood, pellet, gas and electric stoves and inserts, and its service list names Middlesex County, which includes Medford, but not the city itself. Products are shown online rather than in a described showroom, so ask where to see a stove and whether it files the Medford permit online.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Anderson Fireplace
Sales & installation · Abington showroom at 720 Brockton Avenue; service-areas page lists MedfordSays it installs direct-vent gas and wood-burning inserts into masonry fireplaces and describes EPA-compliant wood inserts. Medford is on its service-areas page, which frames the list as towns where it has completed projects. Much of the site covers gas units and the showroom is in Abington, so confirm a wood insert and liner are in the quote.
View business & contact detailsService areasWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
Barry John Chimney Services
Chimney service & installation · Eastern Massachusetts company; serving-area list names Medford and West MedfordIts wood stove page covers site assessment, ventilation setup, stove placement, heat shields and chimney inspection and cleaning for Eastern Massachusetts homes. Medford and West Medford are on its serving-area list. Ask whether its quote includes the city’s $50 stove inspection fee and who calls the inspector.
View business & contact detailsServing areaWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - IV
Billy Sweet Chimney Sweep
Sales & installation · North Andover address; North Shore page lists Medford and West MedfordSays it sells and installs wood-burning stoves and inserts, including Regency models, and covers everything from sales and installation to cleaning. Its North Shore page lists Medford. Ask how it would route a flue past close neighbouring houses and who books the final inspection within Medford’s ten-day window.
View business & contact detailsNorth Shore service areaWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - V
Britt’s Chimney & Masonry
Chimney service & installation · Weymouth-area company; serving-area list names MedfordStates that it installs, maintains and repairs wood stoves and handles chimney inspection and masonry. Medford and West Medford are on its serving-area list, but the company describes itself as based in the Weymouth area, so ask about travel time and who applies for the Medford permit.
View business & contact detailsServing areaWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VI
Dave’s Chimney Service
Chimney service & installation · Methuen-based; service-area list names MedfordIts stove installation page says its team specializes in professional installation of wood and pellet stoves, and the site lists Class A chimney and relining services. Medford and West Medford appear on its service-area list. It is based in Methuen, so confirm scheduling and whether relining is in the quote.
View business & contact detailsHome page and service areasWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VII
Sam & Ivan The Chimney Guys
Chimney service & installation · Serving-area list names Medford and West MedfordIts wood stove page offers cleaning, inspection and complete new installations and mentions clearances and venting. Medford is on its serving-area list. No street address appeared on the pages read and some text is unfinished template copy, so confirm business details and get the scope in writing.
View business & contact detailsServing areaWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VIII
Stove King
Sales & installation · Medford address at 1 Shipyard Way, Unit 206, for in-home sales and service; showroom in Putnam, ConnecticutIts site lists a Massachusetts in-home sales and service location in Medford, offering consultations at your home, while its showroom is in Putnam, Connecticut. It says it carries wood burning stoves and does everything from installs to service. Its service pages focus on pellet and gas units, so confirm wood stove installation specifically.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab
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Details your installer can help confirm
Wood stove permits in Medford.
File online with the Building Department.
Inside Medford, permits come from the Building Department at City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Room 115A (781-393-2509). Building, sheet metal/mechanical and other applications must be filed online, and no work may begin until a building permit card is issued. Inspections are arranged directly with the inspector who issued the permit during inspector hours, which start at 8:30 a.m. on weekdays. The city’s fee schedule lists a $50 wood burning stove installation inspection, but the department page does not say which online permit type to choose, so ask before your installer applies. State guidance says the inspector must inspect a new stove before first use.
Medford Building DepartmentA no-open-burning city under state rules.
MassDEP says open burning is prohibited at all times in 22 densely built and populated cities and towns, and Medford is on that list with neighbouring Malden, Somerville and Everett. The rule covers outdoor burning, not indoor appliances, and no Medford page found restricts a permitted wood stove. Density still matters indoors: ask your installer how the chimney will clear nearby roofs and windows, and where smoke will drift on a still night.
MassDEP: Open burning safetyStove inspection fee and penalties.
Medford’s Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, sets building permit fees at $15 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost plus a $35 application fee, and lists a wood burning stove installation inspection at $50 with no application fee. It charges a quadruple fee for work started without a building permit, $50 per reinspection, and $25 for failing to call for a final inspection within ten working days of completion. Confirm current amounts with the Building Department.
Medford Code, Appendix A fee schedule (Municode)Historic districts have their own commission.
Medford has a Historic District Commission, separate from its Historical Commission, whose members are generally residents of the individual districts. Its page posts application materials, certificates and information on the South Street Historic District. If your house is in a local district and the stove needs a new exterior chimney, wall vent or roof cap, ask the Commission whether a certificate is needed; contact the Community Preservation Act Manager in Room 308 (781-393-2480).
Medford Historic District CommissionHomeowner permits stop at two-family homes.
Medford’s Building Department FAQ says only the owner of a single- or two-family dwelling who lives in it may obtain a homeowner’s permit, and someone who builds more than one home in two years is not treated as a homeowner. It says the building official has 30 days to act on an application. In a three-family or larger building, plan on a licensed contractor pulling the permit.
Medford Building Department FAQThis 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 Medford.
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 Medford-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 Medford.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Medford quote. They are national estimates, not measured Medford 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 Medford installer.
- Will you file the Medford permit online, and is the city’s $50 wood stove inspection fee in your quote?
- Who will call the inspector during Medford’s inspector hours, and will you request the final inspection within ten working days of finishing?
- Is the house in the South Street or another local historic district, and will the flue or cap be visible from the street?
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 Medford 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
Medford wood stove installation FAQs.
How much does Medford charge to inspect a wood stove?
Medford’s fee schedule lists a wood burning stove installation inspection at $50, with no application fee. Other building work is charged $15 per $1,000 of estimated cost plus a $35 application fee. Work started without a permit costs quadruple, and failing to call for a final inspection within ten working days adds $25. Confirm current fees at 781-393-2509.
Does Medford’s open-burning ban affect wood stoves?
No rule found says so. MassDEP prohibits open burning at all times in 22 densely built and populated communities, including Medford, but that covers outdoor burning. An indoor stove goes through a Building Department permit and an inspection before first use instead. Ask the Fire Department before buying any outdoor fire appliance.
Do these installers actually serve Medford?
Stove King lists a Medford address for in-home sales and service. Barry John, Britt’s, Dave’s, Sam & Ivan and Anderson Fireplace name Medford on area pages, Billy Sweet lists it on its North Shore page, and Affordable Chimney Sweeps names Middlesex County. Confirm coverage, lead time and who applies for the permit.
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