Contractors register every year
Under Chapter 747, general, trade and sub-contractors need an annual Upper Arlington registration before work starts; heating contractors also need a State of Ohio certificate.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Upper Arlington, Ohio
Franklin County / north-west of Columbus. 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 Upper Arlington.
Trade permits take 5–10 days
The city says residential trade permit applications are reviewed in the order received and typically take 5 to 10 business days.
Local detailsHistoric District limits demolition
Old Arlington, south of Lane Avenue, was listed as the Upper Arlington Historic District in 1985; city rules mainly delay total demolition there.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 28.7°F at the COLUMBUS WCMH, OH 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 Upper Arlington.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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Shamrock Chimney
Chimney service & installation · Columbus page gives 20 E Broad St, Columbus, serves Columbus, Franklin County and all of Central Ohio, and names Upper Arlington colonialsShamrock’s wood stoves page sells EPA-certified freestanding stoves and lists professional installation, Class A chimney systems and permit pulling where required. Its Columbus page names the brick and stone chimneys of Upper Arlington colonials among the homes it services and says it serves Franklin County. Its office is downtown Columbus with a 380 number; ask whether it holds a current Upper Arlington contractor registration.
View business & contact detailsShamrock Chimney: Columbus, OHWebsite reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
The Chimney Guys
Sales & installation · Columbus-area company; Upper Arlington chimney services page also names Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff and HilliardIts Upper Arlington page says it works in Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff and Hilliard, offering sweeping, inspections and masonry repair. Its wood stoves and wood inserts pages say the crew installs Regency and Napoleon units to state and local codes, but they name Columbus and other suburbs, not Upper Arlington. Ask whether it installs stoves here and is registered with the city.
View business & contact detailsThe Chimney Guys: chimney services in Upper ArlingtonWebsite reviewed Oct 17, 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 Upper Arlington.
Apply to Upper Arlington’s Building Division.
Inside Upper Arlington, the Building Division at 3600 Tremont Road (614-583-5070) reviews residential plans, issues permits and contractor registrations and inspects work under the Residential Code of Ohio and Ohio Mechanical Code. Trade permits are filed through the city’s online portal and, the city says, residential trade permits take 5 to 10 business days to review. Its fee page lists an HVAC permit at a $100 minimum plus the 1% state fee, but no page read names wood stoves, inserts or liners, so ask which permit covers your appliance and venting. HVAC inspections run Monday to Friday; request them by 3 pm for the next business day.
Upper Arlington: Steps for Building & Plans SubmissionOld Arlington: demolition rules, not chimney review.
In 1985 the part of the city south of Lane Avenue known as Old Arlington was placed on the National Register as the Upper Arlington Historic District, noted for its Colonial and English Revival homes. The city’s 2009 rules, in Articles 5, 6 and 7 of the Unified Development Ordinance, discourage total demolition with a six-month delay. FireplaceLab found no separate design review for adding a chimney or flue, but older masonry chimneys there may need inspection and relining before a stove or insert.
Upper Arlington Community Development: Historic DistrictAsk for the installer’s city registration.
Upper Arlington says Chapter 747 requires all general contractors, building trade contractors and subcontractors to obtain an annual contractor’s registration before starting work in the city. Warm-air heating and ventilation contractors need a current State of Ohio Department of Commerce certificate, liability insurance naming the city as additional insured and a $100 fee; general contractors also post a $5,000 bond. The requirements sheet was revised in January 2020. Ask any installer for its current registration.
Upper Arlington Contractor Registration Requirements (PDF, rev. 2020)Trade fees start at $100, plus 1%.
The Building Division’s fee page lists an HVAC permit, a gas line permit and an electrical permit at a $100 minimum each, with the Ohio Board of Building Standards adding 1% for residential permits. Plumbing permits follow Franklin County Public Health’s schedule, and plumbing inspections are booked with Franklin County Public Health rather than the city. No fireplace or stove line appears, so confirm the fee basis before comparing quotes.
Upper Arlington Building feesThis 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 Upper Arlington.
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 Upper Arlington-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 Upper Arlington.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Upper Arlington quote. They are national estimates, not measured Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington installer.
- Do you hold a current Upper Arlington contractor registration, and will you file the trade permit?
- Does my older masonry chimney need an inspection or new liner before a stove or insert goes in?
- Is the city’s permit fee, plus the 1% state fee, included in your quote?
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 Upper Arlington 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
Upper Arlington wood stove installation FAQs.
Who issues the permit for a wood stove in Upper Arlington?
The city’s Building Division at 3600 Tremont Road, 614-583-5070. It issues permits and contractor registrations and inspects work under the Residential Code of Ohio and Ohio Mechanical Code. Trade permits are filed through the online portal and typically take 5 to 10 business days. No city page names wood stoves, so ask which permit covers your stove, insert or liner.
Does the Upper Arlington Historic District restrict a new chimney?
The city’s historic-district rules, adopted in 2009, focus on discouraging total demolition with a six-month delay. FireplaceLab found no separate design review for adding a chimney or flue to a house in Old Arlington. Confirm with the Planning Division before building an exterior chimney, and have an existing masonry chimney inspected before connecting a stove or insert.
Can I hire any contractor I like?
Only one registered with the city. Upper Arlington requires general contractors, trade contractors and subcontractors to hold an annual city registration before starting work. Heating and ventilation contractors must show a State of Ohio Department of Commerce certificate and liability insurance naming the city. Ask for the registration before you sign a contract.
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