Fireplaces are a tracked permit
Lakeville’s September 2025 permit report lists Res Mechanical Fireplace as its own category: 4 issued that month, 25 year to date.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Lakeville, 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 Lakeville.
Install manual stays on site
Lakeville’s additions checklist says fireplaces go in per manufacturer’s specifications, with the install manual available on site during inspections.
Local detailsAir quality alerts stop fires
Lakeville does not permit a recreational fire while a burning ban or air quality alert is in effect, and requires 10 feet from property lines.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 15.4°F at the FARMINGTON 3 NW, 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 Lakeville.
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 in East Bethel, north of the metro; has a Lakeville service-area page that places the city in Dakota CountyIts wood stove page says it installs and services wood stoves across the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area and links a Lakeville page among its service areas. The Lakeville page itself covers sweeping, chimney repair and dryer vents. East Bethel is a long drive from Lakeville, so ask about scheduling and who applies for the BS&A permit.
View business & contact details2nd Generation Chimneys: LakevilleWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Lakeville Fireplaces
Sales & installation · Lakeville, MN 55044; says it serves Lakeville, Burnsville, Savage, Apple Valley, Jordan, Prior Lake, Rosemount and FarmingtonA Lakeville company that says it began in 1992 and is licensed, bonded and insured. Its product list includes wood stoves and wood inserts, and its services include venting for wood-burning fireplaces and inserts, though most of its copy is about gas. It works with showrooms in Jordan and Burnsville rather than its own. Confirm it installs the wood stove itself.
View business & contact detailsLakeville Fireplaces homeWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
London Chimney Services
Chimney service & installation · 6500 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley; its Lakeville page lists ZIP code 55044Its Lakeville page offers gas and wood fireplace inserts with installation, plus masonry chimney repair and free repair estimates. It does not mention freestanding wood stoves, so this is an option if you are putting an insert into an existing fireplace. Golden Valley is across the metro; ask how it handles Lakeville’s fireplace inspection.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - IV
Twin City Fireplace
Sales & installation · Showrooms in Edina and Woodbury; has a Lakeville chimney sweep pageIts Lakeville page says it sells, installs and repairs fireplaces and stoves for Lakeville homeowners, and its wood stove page says it sells wood-burning stoves with professional installation, inspection and cleaning. The nearest showroom is in Edina. Ask which crew does the install and who pulls the Lakeville mechanical permit.
View business & contact detailsTwin City Fireplace: LakevilleWebsite 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 Lakeville.
Lakeville Building Inspections issues the permit.
Inside Lakeville, permits come from the city’s Building Inspections Department at City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Avenue, not Dakota County. The department says the Minnesota State Building Code and city ordinance require permits to install, alter or replace any mechanical system or other regulated equipment, and all permits are issued through its BS&A online system, with separate homeowner and contractor entry points. Lakeville’s residential permit application has a Mechanical Work section for the homeowner or contractor and lists Fireplace among required inspections, and the city’s permit reports track Res Mechanical Fireplace permits. The city has no wood-stove-specific page, so call 952-985-4400 to confirm what your job needs.
Lakeville Building InspectionsAir quality alerts stop backyard fires.
Lakeville does not permit a recreational fire when a burning ban or an air quality alert is in effect, or when winds exceed 15 mph. Fires must be no more than 3 feet across, ringed with non-combustible material, 25 feet from structures and 10 feet from property lines, attended by an adult, and never left to smolder. Smoke may not unreasonably affect neighbours, and the fire or police department can order any fire put out.
Lakeville recreational fire rulesKeep the install manual for the inspector.
Lakeville’s additions checklist (revised April 2021) says fireplaces must be installed per the manufacturer’s specifications and the install manual must be available on site during inspections, and it asks for the fireplace to be shown on floor plans where applicable. For a stove or insert, keep the manual with the listed clearances and chimney requirements at the house until the final inspection passes.
Lakeville additions permit submittal checklist (PDF, rev. 4/15/2021)Contractor details must match the state license.
Lakeville’s residential permit application says all contractor information must be as listed on the contractor’s state license, and asks for a license or bond number for each trade, including mechanical work. The same form lists Fireplace among the required inspections. Ask your installer which number they will enter, and whether they or you will apply through the city’s BS&A system.
Lakeville residential building permit application (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 Lakeville.
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 Lakeville-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 Lakeville.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Lakeville quote. They are national estimates, not measured Lakeville 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 Lakeville installer.
- Will you apply for the Lakeville permit through BS&A, and which state license or bond number goes on the application?
- Will you leave the manufacturer’s install manual on site for Lakeville’s fireplace inspection?
- Is the stove or insert EPA-certified to the 2020 standard the MPCA says applies to new appliances sold in Minnesota?
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 Lakeville 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
Lakeville wood stove installation FAQs.
Does Lakeville need a permit for a wood stove?
Plan on it. Lakeville says the state building code and city ordinance require permits to install or replace any mechanical system or regulated equipment, its permit application lists a Fireplace inspection, and its permit reports track Res Mechanical Fireplace permits. The city has no wood-stove page, so confirm with Building Inspections at 952-985-4400.
How do I apply for a permit in Lakeville?
Online through the city’s BS&A permitting system, which has separate links for homeowners and contractors; contractors must register the first time. You can also search the system for your property’s permit history. The application asks for contractor information exactly as it appears on the state license.
Can I have a backyard fire during an air quality alert?
No. Lakeville does not permit recreational fires while a burning ban or air quality alert is in effect, or when winds exceed 15 mph. At other times fires must be 25 feet from structures and 10 feet from property lines, attended by an adult, and never left to smolder.
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