Chimney repair has a flat fee
Apple Valley’s 2026 fee schedule lists residential chimney repair as a flat-rate permit at $163.19.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Dakota County / south Twin Cities 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 Apple Valley.
Fireplaces are on the permit list
Apple Valley’s building FAQ lists fireplaces, furnace replacement and HVAC/mechanical systems among residential work that usually needs a permit.
Local detailsNo resident open-burning permits
Apple Valley does not issue open-burning permits to residents; recreational fires must stay within 3 by 3 by 3 feet.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 12.8°F at the ROSEMOUNT RSCH & OUTREACH CTR, MN 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 Apple Valley.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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2nd Generation Chimneys, Inc.
Chimney service & installation · Based at 18730 Buchanan St. NE, East Bethel; has an Apple Valley service page, and its wood stove page lists Apple Valley among the towns it servesIts wood stove page says it installs and services wood stoves across the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area and names Apple Valley in its town list. The Apple Valley page itself covers sweeping, repair, inspections and dryer vents. East Bethel is on the far side of the metro, so ask about travel and who files the Apple Valley mechanical permit.
View business & contact details2nd Generation Chimneys: Apple ValleyWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Chimney Doctors
Chimney service & installation · Burnsville office at 14450 Ewing Ave S, Suite 100; lists Apple Valley under that office and has an Apple Valley pageIts wood-burning stove page says it installs, repairs and maintains wood stoves for homeowners across the Twin Cities. The Apple Valley page itself highlights sweeping, masonry, relining and gas fireplace installs, so confirm that the Burnsville crew will quote a wood stove or wood insert for your Apple Valley home.
View business & contact detailsChimney Doctors: Apple ValleyWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
Custom Fireplace & Chimney Care
Sales & installation · Showroom at 9696 University Ave., Coon Rapids; its areas-served list ends with the remainder of the Twin Cities Metro Area suburbsSays it installs every fireplace it sells, and that for wood-burning units it installs the unit itself. Apple Valley is not named; the Twin Cities Metro Area wording covers it, but the showroom is in Anoka County, well north of Dakota County, so ask whether it takes south-metro jobs.
View business & contact detailsCustom Fireplace & Chimney Care homeWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - IV
Fireside Hearth & Home
Sales & installation · Nearest showroom at 3235 Denmark Ave., Eagan; its Eden Prairie location page says it serves the Twin Cities metro areaIts Eagan page says the showroom carries wood-burning stoves and inserts and that it offers professional installation, with technicians handling venting and setup. Apple Valley is not named on either page. Ask which wood models the Eagan showroom has on display and whether its own crew or a subcontractor does the install.
View business & contact detailsFireside Eden Prairie locationWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - V
Jack Pixley Sweeps
Chimney service & installation · Showroom at 8201 Central Ave NE, Spring Lake Park; its service-area page names Dakota County and lists Apple Valley ZIP code 55124Its insert page says it installs gas, electric and wood fireplaces and inserts. It has no Apple Valley page; the city qualifies through the Dakota County and 55124 listings. It does not describe freestanding stove installs, so it suits an insert in an existing fireplace. Spring Lake Park is a long drive north.
View business & contact detailsJack Pixley Sweeps service areasWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VI
Lakeville Fireplaces
Sales & installation · Lakeville, MN 55044; names Apple Valley among the Twin Cities cities it servesIts home page names Apple Valley and says every product it provides is installed to manufacturer specifications and Minnesota building codes; its products page lists wood stoves and wood inserts. Its FAQ says it works with showrooms in Jordan and Burnsville. Much of its copy centres on gas fireplaces, so confirm it will quote a wood unit.
View business & contact detailsLakeville Fireplaces productsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VII
London Chimney Services
Chimney service & installation · 6500 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley; has an Apple Valley page, and its home page lists Apple Valley under Dakota CountyIts Apple Valley page says it offers gas and wood fireplace inserts and that its team manages the whole installation. The page is mostly about chimney repair and rebuilding, and it does not mention freestanding stoves. Golden Valley is across the river, so ask about scheduling and who pulls the city permit.
View business & contact detailsLondon Chimney Services home (areas list)Website reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VIII
Suburban Chimney Solutions
Chimney service & installation · 3435 Promenade Ave, Suite 401, Eagan; has an Apple Valley page and lists Apple Valley under Dakota CountyIts wood-burning stove page describes Nova wood stoves meeting 2020 EPA standards installed into existing fireplaces by its crews. The Apple Valley page covers chimney cleaning, inspection and masonry. Being in neighbouring Eagan, it is one of the closer options; ask whether the stove fits your firebox and flue.
View business & contact detailsSuburban Chimney Solutions: Apple ValleyWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - IX
Twin City Fireplace
Sales & installation · Showrooms in Edina and Woodbury; has an Apple Valley page that names Apple Valley and Dakota CountyIts Apple Valley page says it sells, installs and repairs fireplaces and stoves for Apple Valley and Dakota County, and that its technicians install wood, pellet, gas and electric appliances. Its wood stove page describes professional installation. The nearest showroom is Edina, so ask whether a site visit comes before the quote.
View business & contact detailsTwin City Fireplace wood stovesWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - X
Woodland Stoves & Fireplaces
Sales & installation · Showroom at 2901 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis; calls itself a hearth dealer for the Twin Cities metro area and western WisconsinIts home page says it sells, installs and services stoves, inserts and fireplaces, and lists installation of gas and wood-burning stoves, fireplaces and inserts. Apple Valley is not named; the Twin Cities metro wording covers it. The Minneapolis showroom is a drive from Dakota County, so ask about travel charges.
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 Apple Valley.
Apple Valley Building Inspections issues the permit.
Inside Apple Valley, permits come from the Building Inspections Division of Public Works at the Municipal Center, 7100 147th Street W, not Dakota County. The city’s FAQ lists fireplaces, furnace replacement and HVAC/mechanical systems among work that usually needs a permit, and tells residents to call Building Inspections at 952-953-2588 and talk through plans with an inspector. All applications go through the online ePermits site; residential plan review takes 8 to 10 business days, and permits must be approved and paid in full before work starts. Ask which permit type covers your stove or insert and its chimney.
Apple Valley Building Inspections FAQSmoke complaints end a backyard fire.
Apple Valley’s fire regulations allow recreational fires at single-family homes if only clean, dry firewood is burned, the fire stays within 3 by 3 by 3 feet, it is 25 feet from the house, garage, shed, deck or fence and 15 feet from property lines, and winds are under 15 mph. Fire or police can stop any fire, and a smoke complaint means immediate extinguishment. The city issues no open-burning permits to residents for brush or yard waste. Indoor stoves are separate, but burn dry wood for the same reason.
Apple Valley fire regulationsBudget for the down payment and the chimney fee.
Apple Valley’s 2026 fee schedule, adopted November 25, 2025, takes a non-refundable down payment of 25% of the permit fee when you apply for a building, fire, mechanical or plumbing permit, and refunds only 66% of a permit fee. It lists residential chimney repair at a flat $163.19 and a new-construction fireplace at $155.89. Work without a permit carries an investigation fee of $87.41 an hour, capped at the permit fee.
City of Apple Valley 2026 Fee Schedule (PDF)The city works to the 2020 state codes.
Apple Valley’s Codes In Use page says the city follows the 2020 Minnesota State Building Codes, published by the Department of Labor and Industry, and notes the 2020 plumbing code took effect December 17, 2021. Its FAQ points to the same department for contractor licensing rules. Ask your installer which code edition and appliance listing the inspector will check, and keep the stove’s manual for the inspection.
Apple Valley Codes In UseThis 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 Apple Valley.
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 Apple Valley-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 Apple Valley.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Apple Valley quote. They are national estimates, not measured Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley installer.
- Will you apply for the Apple Valley permit through ePermits, and is the 25% down payment included in your quote?
- Does my existing chimney need repair or relining first, and would that need Apple Valley’s separate chimney repair permit?
- Are you coming from Dakota County or across the metro, and does that change your schedule or travel 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 Apple Valley 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
Apple Valley wood stove installation FAQs.
Do I need a permit for a wood stove in Apple Valley?
Almost certainly. Apple Valley’s building FAQ lists fireplaces and HVAC/mechanical systems among work that usually needs a permit, and says to call Building Inspections at 952-953-2588 before starting. Applications are made online through ePermits, and permits must be approved and paid in full before work begins. The city has no wood-stove handout, so ask which permit type to choose.
What will the Apple Valley permit cost?
The 2026 fee schedule lists residential chimney repair at a flat $163.19 and a fireplace in a new home at $155.89, plus a non-refundable 25% down payment at application. It does not list a separate fee for adding a stove to an existing home, so check with Building Inspections or the ePermits estimate before you budget.
Can I burn yard waste or have a backyard fire in Apple Valley?
Residents cannot burn brush, leaves or yard waste, and the city issues no open-burning permits to residents. Recreational fires with clean, dry firewood are allowed at single-family homes within 3 by 3 by 3 feet, 25 feet from structures and 15 feet from property lines, in winds under 15 mph. Smoke complaints mean the fire must go out.
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