Heating permits are per unit
Racine’s 2026 Building Permit Fees list heating permits at $100 per unit, and starting work without a permit doubles the fee.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Racine, Wisconsin
Racine County / Southeastern Wisconsin. 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 Racine.
Owners sign a cautionary statement
Owner-occupants acting as their own contractor must sign a cautionary statement; otherwise the HVAC contractor license and qualifier number are required.
Local detailsOnly six local landmarks listed
Racine’s historic preservation page lists six local landmarks whose exterior changes need Planning, Heritage, and Design Commission review.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 22.1°F at the RACINE, WI 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 Racine.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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Burlington Fireplace & Solar
Sales & installation · 857 Milwaukee Ave. (Hwy 36), Burlington; has a Racine service pageIts Racine page says it installs wood-burning fireplace inserts and freestanding heating stoves, including wood stoves, for Racine residents, and offers chimney sweeping from certified and trained sweeps. The showroom is in Burlington, in western Racine County. Ask for travel time and whether it pulls the City of Racine heating or alteration permit.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
The Alaskan Fireplace Company
Sales & installation · 9820 Durand Ave., Sturtevant; service list names RacineIts home page lists Racine among the southeastern Wisconsin communities it serves and says installation is by a licensed professional, with installers handling inspections, masonry and electrical work. Its products page lists wood stoves and wood fireplace inserts. The showroom is on Durand Avenue in Sturtevant, just west of the city. Confirm who files the Racine permit.
View business & contact detailsAlaskan Fireplace home pageWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
The Fire Place Ltd
Sales & installation · 11700 W. Silver Spring Rd., Milwaukee; stoves page names Racine County among nine countiesIts stoves page presents a freestanding wood stove or insert as a secondary heat source and names Racine County among the counties it serves. Its home page describes its own fireplace installation and masonry crews and says it has served southeastern Wisconsin since 1970. The showroom is in Milwaukee, so confirm it will travel to your Racine address and install a stove, not only a fireplace.
View business & contact detailsThe Fire Place Ltd home pageWebsite 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 Racine.
Apply to Racine Building Inspection.
Inside the City of Racine, the Division of Building Inspection in the Department of City Development, 730 Washington Avenue, Room 103 (262-636-9171), issues permits and enforces city and state building and heating codes. Its Heating (HVAC) Permit Application asks for the project cost and equipment details, lists a $100 fee per unit, and says permits are valid for 18 months under Sec. 18-93. The form lists only furnace and boiler as equipment types, so ask whether a wood stove, insert or new chimney is filed as a heating permit or a General Building Alteration permit. Mount Pleasant, Caledonia and Sturtevant issue their own permits.
Racine Heating (HVAC) Permit Application (PDF)Outdoor fires: 15 feet back, clean fuel only.
Racine Fire Department’s FAQ says there is no open burning of leaves or rubbish within city limits; a burning permit is available for a campfire or training exercise. Outdoor and portable fireplaces are allowed in a location not hazardous to life or property, with a 15-foot setback from buildings and property lines, and may not burn trash, construction waste, rubber, plastic, petroleum-based materials or anything producing offensive smoke. These rules cover outdoor fires; an indoor stove goes through Building Inspection.
Racine Fire Department FAQDoing it yourself? Read the cautionary statement.
Racine’s heating permit form says an owner-occupier acting as general contractor must sign a cautionary statement; otherwise the contractor’s HVAC Contractor License and HVAC Qualifier Number must be provided. The statement, required under Wisconsin law, warns that hiring an unbonded or uninsured contractor can leave the owner liable for injuries or damage. The same packet says all contractors need a credential from the Wisconsin Division of Industry Services.
Racine Heating (HVAC) Permit Application (PDF)Started without a permit? Expect double fees.
Racine’s 2026 Building Permit Fees schedule lists heating at $100 per unit and sets the fee for starting work without a permit at double the project’s permit fee. The permit forms repeat that work done without permits may result in double fees. If your stove project also involves structural or alteration work, the General Building Alteration permit carries its own fee, so ask which applies.
Racine 2026 Building Permit Fees (PDF)Local landmark? Get exterior work reviewed.
Racine says exterior changes to local historic landmarks and districts must be reviewed and approved by the Planning, Heritage, and Design Commission, though City Development staff can approve minor repairs or routine maintenance consistent with the design guidelines. The page lists six local landmarks, including addresses on Main Street, College Avenue and Villa Street. A new chimney or exterior flue on one of them would need review.
Racine historic preservation resourcesThis 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 Racine.
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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 Racine-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 Racine.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Racine quote. They are national estimates, not measured Racine 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 Racine installer.
- Will you file the City of Racine permit, and will it be a Heating (HVAC) permit or a General Building Alteration permit?
- What are your Wisconsin HVAC contractor credential and qualifier numbers for the permit application?
- Is my house one of Racine’s local landmarks, and does the chimney or flue work need Planning, Heritage, and Design Commission review?
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 Racine 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
Racine wood stove installation FAQs.
Can I pull my own stove permit in Racine?
Racine’s heating permit form allows an owner-occupier acting as general contractor to apply if they sign the cautionary statement. Otherwise, the contractor’s HVAC Contractor License and HVAC Qualifier Number must be attached. Permits are valid for 18 months. Ask Building Inspection which permit a wood stove falls under before you apply.
What does a Racine heating permit cost?
The 2026 Building Permit Fees schedule lists heating permits at $100 per unit. Starting work without a permit doubles the permit fee. If Building Inspection files your stove or chimney under a General Building Alteration permit instead, a different fee applies. Local permit fees are separate from the national installation cost ranges on this page.
Can I have a fire pit in Racine?
Racine Fire Department allows outdoor and portable fireplaces placed at least 15 feet from buildings and property lines and recommends UL- or FM-approved models. Trash, construction waste, plastics and petroleum-based materials are banned as fuel. Open burning of leaves or rubbish is not allowed; a permit is available for campfires.
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