Used stoves need permits too
Fridley requires a permit for new or used wood stoves, with the maker’s installation instructions submitted before the permit is issued.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Fridley, Minnesota
Anoka County / inner north 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 Fridley.
Inspection before the first fire
Fridley says every wood stove and its chimney must be inspected before use, and inspections need at least 24 hours’ notice.
Local detailsHired installers need a city license
Contractors doing heating, gas or fireplace work in Fridley need a City Contractor License, $35 a year, with liability insurance on file.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 15.5°F at the MPLS CRYSTAL AP, 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 Fridley.
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 Fridley, MN service-area pageIts wood stove page says it installs premium wood stoves for homeowners across the Minneapolis–Saint Paul region and calls itself Minnesota’s only Certified Chimney Reliner contractor. Its Fridley page offers sweeping, repair, inspections and dryer vent cleaning in the Fridley area. It works from East Bethel, further north in Anoka County, so ask about scheduling and who files the stove permit.
View business & contact details2nd Generation Chimneys: Fridley, MNWebsite reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Custom Fireplace & Chimney Care
Sales & installation · Showroom at 9696 University Ave., Coon Rapids; names Fridley in its areas servedIts home page lists gas and wood fireplaces, inserts and stoves and names Fridley among the areas it serves. Its installation page says it installs every fireplace it sells and, for wood-burning units, runs the new liner and installs to the manual. The showroom is on University Avenue a few miles north. Ask whether it holds a Fridley contractor license.
View business & contact detailsCustom Fireplace & Chimney Care: homeWebsite reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
Element Hearth and Home
Chimney service & installation · Serves the Twin Cities north metro and has a Fridley page; lists a 320 phone number and no street addressIts wood stove page says it works on wood only, installing and servicing wood-burning stoves and inserts, checking clearances and the floor, lining the chimney and testing before it leaves. Its Fridley page notes that half the city’s houses went up in the 1950s and 60s and covers chimney repair. No street address is shown, so ask where crews are based.
View business & contact detailsElement Hearth and Home: Fridley, MNWebsite reviewed Oct 24, 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 names Anoka CountyIts insert page says it installs gas, electric and wood fireplaces and inserts, featuring Regency and Valor models for existing masonry or factory-built fireplaces. Its service-area page lists Anoka among seven counties served, and its showroom shares Fridley’s 55432 ZIP code. Its partial city list does not name Fridley. It describes inserts, so ask about a freestanding stove.
View business & contact detailsJack Pixley Sweeps: service areasWebsite reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - V
Lakeville Fireplaces
Sales & installation · Lakeville, MN 55044; says it serves the Twin Cities areaIts products page lists wood stoves and wood inserts, and its home page says it is licensed, bonded and insured and installs to manufacturer specifications and Minnesota code. The towns it names are all in the south metro, on the far side of the Twin Cities, so confirm it will travel to Fridley and handle the city permit.
View business & contact detailsLakeville Fireplaces: homeWebsite reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VI
London Chimney Services
Chimney service & installation · Golden Valley; names Fridley in its Anoka County list and has a Fridley pageIts fireplace sales page says it installs inserts, both wood and gas, and supplies stove and fireplace liners. Its home page lists Fridley under Anoka County, and its Fridley page offers cleaning, repair and restoration with free estimates. It does not describe freestanding stove installs, so ask, and ask whether it holds a Fridley license.
View business & contact detailsLondon Chimney Services: FridleyWebsite reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VII
Minnesota Chimney
Chimney service & installation · Says its service area includes Anoka, Carver, Hennepin, Ramsey, Sherburne and Wright Counties; no street address shownIts wood-burning appliances page says it installs Osburn and MF Fire models and describes freestanding stoves that need no existing fireplace and inserts for masonry fireplaces. It lists MN license BC783628. It names Anoka County, which includes Fridley, but no cities or address, so ask where crews are based.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - VIII
Woodland Stoves & Fireplaces
Retailer & showroom · Showroom at 2901 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis; calls itself a hearth dealer for the Twin Cities metro area and western WisconsinIts home page lists installation of gas and wood-burning stoves, fireplaces and inserts, including masonry fireplaces, and says it has over 35 working models in its Minneapolis showroom. It names no Fridley service area; ask whether it installs here or sells only, and who files the city permit.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Oct 24, 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 Fridley.
Fridley Building Inspections issues the permit.
Inside Fridley, the Building Inspections Division at City Hall, 7071 University Ave. NE, administers the Minnesota State Building Code, and all permits are applied for online through the city’s E-Permit portal. The permits page has a Wood Stoves section: a permit is required to install a new or used wood stove, the fee is based on the installation’s valuation, the manufacturer’s installation instructions must be submitted before the permit is issued, new stoves must be listed by a nationally recognized testing agency, and the stove and chimney must be inspected before use. Homeowners may do their own work with permits. Call 763-572-3604 with 24 hours’ notice to book inspections.
City of Fridley: permitsFridley Fire’s wood-burning advice.
The Fridley Fire Department’s safety page tells residents to have chimneys and vents cleaned and inspected by a professional at least once a year, burn only dry, seasoned wood, and keep cooled ashes in a covered metal container at least 10 feet from the home. It also asks people not to burn on air pollution alert days and points to the MPCA’s current air quality page. This is advice rather than an ordinance, but it is worth following with a stove.
City of Fridley: fire prevention and safetyAsk for the installer’s Fridley license.
Fridley says a contractor hired for HVAC, mechanical or gas work, with fireplaces named among the examples, must hold a City Contractor License; the full list also covers masonry and heating work. The license costs $35, runs one year from issue, must be renewed yearly, and needs a certificate of liability insurance. All permits on rental property must be pulled by a licensed contractor. Ask your installer for its city license number before work starts.
City of Fridley: permits (licensed contractors)Blower wiring goes to Tokle.
Fridley’s Building Inspections staff book most inspections at 763-572-3604, but electrical inspections are scheduled separately with the city’s electrical inspector, Andrew Nykanen, through TokleInspections.com or 763-200-6334. If a stove or insert has a hard-wired blower or fan, ask whether an electrical permit is needed alongside the stove permit, and have the permit number ready when you call. The inspection record card issued with the permit lists the checks your job needs.
City of Fridley: permits (inspections)Backyard fires: none from midnight to 9 a.m.
Fridley allows recreational fires in a contained pit no wider than 3 feet, burning only clean wood or charcoal, at least 25 feet from a structure, or 15 feet in an outdoor fireplace the Fire Chief approves. No fires are allowed between midnight and 9 a.m. or on windy days when smoke could bother neighbours, and Fire or Police respond to smoke complaints. These rules cover outdoor fires, not an indoor stove.
City of Fridley: fire prevention and safetyThis 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 Fridley.
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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 Fridley-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 Fridley.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Fridley quote. They are national estimates, not measured Fridley 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 Fridley installer.
- Will you submit the stove maker’s installation instructions with the Fridley permit, and is the model listed by a nationally recognized testing agency?
- Do you hold a current City of Fridley contractor license, and can you give me the number for the permit application?
- Will you book the pre-use inspection of the stove and chimney, and a Tokle electrical inspection if there is a blower?
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 Fridley 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
Fridley wood stove installation FAQs.
Do I need a permit for a used wood stove in Fridley?
Yes. Fridley’s permits page says a permit is required for new or used wood stoves because they are inspected for code requirements. You must submit the manufacturer’s installation instructions before the permit is issued, so find the manual for a used stove first. The fee is based on the installation’s valuation, and the stove and chimney must be inspected before use.
Can I install a wood stove myself in Fridley?
Fridley says residential homeowners can do their own work as long as they get the required permits. If you hire someone for heating, gas or fireplace work, the contractor needs a City Contractor License. Permits on rental properties must be pulled by a licensed contractor. Either way, the stove and chimney must pass inspection before you light it.
Who do I call to schedule inspections in Fridley?
Building inspections are booked with the Building Inspections Division at 763-572-3604, with at least 24 hours’ notice and the permit number ready. Electrical inspections for a hard-wired blower go to Andrew Nykanen at Tokle Inspections, online or at 763-200-6334. Questions can also go to BuildingInspections@FridleyMN.gov.
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