All permits are filed online
Cottage Grove takes residential building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical permits only through its ePermit Center; call 651-458-2800 for account help.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Washington County / Twin Cities east metro. 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 Cottage Grove.
Electrical work goes to River Heights
The city contracts electrical inspections to River Heights Inspections LLC, so a stove blower or fan circuit is inspected separately from the stove itself.
Local detailsTwo installers name Cottage Grove
London Chimney Services has Cottage Grove pages and Jack Pixley Sweeps lists the city; both install wood inserts. Suburban Chimney lists it under Washington County.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 14.9°F at the HASTINGS DAM 2, 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 Cottage Grove.
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 · 18730 Buchanan St. NE, East Bethel; has a Washington County service pageIts wood stove page says it installs and services high-efficiency wood stoves for homeowners throughout the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area and calls itself Minnesota’s only Certified Chimney Reliner contractor. Its Washington County page covers sweeping, inspections and repairs. East Bethel is a long drive from Cottage Grove, so ask about scheduling and travel.
View business & contact details2nd Generation Chimneys: Washington CountyWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
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 suburbsIts installation page says that if you buy a wood-burning fireplace from it, it does the installation, running the new liner and installing the insert or fireplace to the manual. Cottage Grove isn’t named; the Twin Cities metro wording covers it, but the showroom is in the north metro, so confirm it takes east-metro jobs.
View business & contact detailsCustom Fireplace & Chimney Care home pageWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
Fireside Hearth & Home
Sales & installation · Roseville showroom at 2700 Fairview Ave. N.; that page calls it a retailer serving the Twin Cities metro areaIts Roseville page says the showroom carries wood-burning stoves and inserts and that it offers professional installation, with technicians handling venting and setup. Cottage Grove isn’t named; the Twin Cities metro wording covers it. Ask which wood models are on display and whether its own crew installs them.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - IV
Jack Pixley Sweeps
Chimney service & installation · Showroom at 8201 Central Ave NE, Suite A, Spring Lake Park; its service-area page lists Cottage GroveIts insert page says it installs gas, electric and wood fireplaces and inserts, and describes wood inserts fitting most masonry fireplaces. It does not describe freestanding wood stove installs, so it suits an insert in an existing fireplace. Spring Lake Park is across the metro; ask about scheduling.
View business & contact detailsJack Pixley Sweeps: Service AreasWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - V
Lakeville Fireplaces
Sales & installation · Lakeville, MN 55044; says it serves the Twin Cities area, naming south-metro cities ‘and more’Its products page lists wood stoves and wood inserts, and its home page says it is licensed, bonded and insured and installs products to manufacturer specifications and Minnesota building codes. Cottage Grove isn’t named; the Twin Cities area wording covers it. Much of its copy is about gas fireplaces, so confirm it will quote a wood unit.
View business & contact detailsLakeville Fireplaces home pageWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VI
London Chimney Services
Chimney service & installation · 6500 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley; has Cottage Grove pages and lists it under Washington CountyIts Cottage Grove repair and restoration page says it supplies and installs gas and wood fireplace inserts and oversees the whole process. Most of its Cottage Grove pages cover chimney repair, relining and masonry. It does not mention freestanding stoves, so it fits an insert in an existing masonry fireplace.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VII
Suburban Chimney Solutions
Chimney service & installation · 3435 Promenade Ave, Suite 401, Eagan; its Washington County page lists Cottage GroveIts wood-burning stove page offers wood stove installation and inserts, converting traditional masonry fireplaces with Nova wood-burning stoves. Its Washington County areas-served page names Cottage Grove. Ask whether the stove suits your firebox and flue and whether a liner is included.
View business & contact detailsSuburban Chimney Solutions: Washington County areas servedWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VIII
Woodland Stoves & Fireplaces
Sales & installation · Showroom between Minneapolis and St. Paul; calls itself the Twin Cities metro area and western Wisconsin’s full-service hearth dealerIts home page says it sells, installs and services stoves, inserts and fireplaces, and specializes in installing gas and wood-burning stoves, fireplaces and inserts and masonry fireplaces. Cottage Grove isn’t named; the Twin Cities metro wording covers it. Ask about travel to the southeast metro.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 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 Cottage Grove.
Apply online with the Cottage Grove Building Division.
Inside Cottage Grove, the Building Division issues residential building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical permits, and says all permits are accepted online through its ePermit Center. The residential mechanical categories are Addition, Alteration/Remodel and New Construction; no fireplace or wood-stove category is listed, so ask the Building Division (building@cottagegrovemn.gov, 651-458-2800) which permit your stove, insert or chimney needs before you buy. Schedule inspections by email or at 651-458-2804. Electrical inspections, such as for a blower circuit, are handled by River Heights Inspections LLC.
City of Cottage Grove: Residential PermitsBackyard fires: city rules still apply during DNR bans.
Cottage Grove allows recreational fires in a noncombustible pit no more than 3 feet across, 15 feet from combustible structures and 10 feet from property lines, with flames under 3 feet, an adult present and water or an extinguisher ready. No fires in winds over 15 mph or under a fire chief’s no-fire order. The fire department says a DNR burning ban halts burn permits but does not cover recreational fires. None of this limits an indoor stove.
Cottage Grove Fire: Recreational FiresHiring a contractor? Check the city or state license.
Cottage Grove requires contractors doing building construction or remodeling in the city to hold a city license, applied for online with a $60 fee and a certificate of insurance naming the city. Mechanical, HVAC and gas-piping installers who hold a current Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry mechanical bond don’t need a separate city license. Ask your installer which applies and who will pull the permit.
City of Cottage Grove: Contractor LicenseMechanical alteration permits have a capped fee.
Cottage Grove’s 2026 fee table sets residential mechanical and plumbing addition, alteration and remodel permits at a $61 base fee that includes one fixture, plus $12 for each additional fixture, up to $231, with the state surcharge added. The table has no separate stove or fireplace line, so ask the Building Division how a wood stove or insert is counted before budgeting.
City of Cottage Grove: 2026 Fee Table (PDF)This 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 Cottage Grove.
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 Cottage Grove-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 Cottage Grove.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Cottage Grove quote. They are national estimates, not measured Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove installer.
- Which Cottage Grove permit will you file for this stove or insert, and will you apply through the city’s ePermit Center?
- Do you hold a Minnesota DLI mechanical bond or a Cottage Grove contractor license?
- If the stove has a blower, who arranges the separate electrical inspection with River Heights Inspections?
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 Cottage Grove 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
Cottage Grove wood stove installation FAQs.
Do I need a permit for a wood stove in Cottage Grove?
Plan on one. Cottage Grove issues residential building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical permits online through its ePermit Center, and its mechanical categories cover additions, alterations and new construction. No fireplace or stove category is listed, so ask the Building Division at 651-458-2800 which permit applies before you buy.
Does a DNR burning ban stop me using my stove in Cottage Grove?
The city’s fire department says a Minnesota DNR burning ban halts burn permits and does not include recreational fires, which stay under city rules. We found no Cottage Grove rule limiting indoor stove use on any day. Outdoor fires still need a noncombustible pit, 15-foot clearance and calm winds under 15 mph.
Does my installer need a Cottage Grove license?
Contractors doing building or remodeling work in Cottage Grove need a city license ($60, with insurance naming the city). Mechanical and HVAC installers holding a current Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry mechanical bond don’t need a separate city license. Ask which one your installer has.
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