Stove Sales & Installation

A stove is freestanding—it sits in the room on its own hearth pad, connected to a chimney or vent pipe. A fireplace is built into the wall. Stoves tend to be more utilitarian: they throw more heat per square foot and are designed primarily as heat sources. Fireplaces often prioritize aesthetics alongside warmth. If your main goal is serious, reliable heat—especially during power outages—a stove is usually the right call.

Yes—that’s one of the biggest reasons people in Tahoe choose wood stoves. They run entirely on wood combustion, with no electrical components. As long as you have firewood, you have heat. Gas stoves with battery backup ignition also work during outages, though they do rely on a gas supply. If off-grid reliability is your top priority, a wood stove is the gold standard.

Most stove installations in the Tahoe area range from $3,000 to $8,000 depending on the fuel type, venting requirements, and whether you need a hearth pad or new chimney pipe. The best way to get an accurate number is to start with our online estimate tool—it takes about two minutes and gives you a solid ballpark before we schedule your in-home visit.

You can’t convert a wood stove to gas directly—the fireboxes are engineered differently. But you can replace your wood stove with a gas stove that fits in the same footprint and uses the same venting path. It’s a common upgrade for homeowners who want the convenience of gas without the work of splitting and hauling wood. Our team can assess your setup during an in-home visit and walk you through the options.

Gas and wood stoves both need a way to vent exhaust safely out of the house. Wood stoves require a Class A chimney pipe that runs through the ceiling or wall. Gas stoves can use either a B-vent or a direct-vent system. If you don’t have existing venting, we install it as part of the project—that’s all included in your scope and estimate.