Built for winters that don't quit.
From lodgepole pine cordwood on the Rocky Mountain Front to propane-fed inserts in Billings, this is the starting point for finding a trusted local hearth dealer anywhere in Montana—plus the free Project Guide & Parts List to plan your install.
Every Project Starts From One of These Five Situations
One state, three heating realities: mountain, valley, and prairie.
Montana's climate is split by the Continental Divide and then split again by elevation. West of the divide, towns tucked into the Bitterroot and Flathead valleys burn lodgepole pine, larch, and Douglas fir most winters, with heating degree days running well above 7,500 in many mountain communities—comparable to International Falls, Minnesota. East of the divide, the high plains around Great Falls and Billings see fewer trees but harder wind, and propane often fills in where NorthWestern Energy's natural gas lines don't reach. In the highest mountain towns near Yellowstone, HDD counts can push past 10,000, among the most demanding heating climates in the Lower 48.
Find My Fireplace doesn't sell or ship stoves—we're a neutral matchmaker that connects Montana homeowners with a trusted local dealer who knows what's actually installable in their county: correct venting for a two-story ranch house, permit requirements from the local building department, and clearances that hold up to a wet mountain snow load. Enter your zip and fuel above, or browse by county or city below, and you'll land on the resources for your specific part of the state.
Local guidance, county by county.
Every guide below is built for its own community—same honest process, local numbers.
Three steps. No salesperson until you're ready.
Tell us about your project
Your zip code, your situation, and the fuel you're leaning toward—or let the answers point you to one.
See what's actually available
The brands dealers within 100 miles genuinely carry—real options, never a catalog mirage.
Get your dealer & Project Guide
A trusted local dealer, plus the free Project Guide & Parts List that names every component of the job.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I budget for a fireplace?
For an average home—covering the fireplace, the vent pipe, and basic installation—a budget between $3,900 and $5,500 gives you a lot of options across wood, gas, and pellet. By the time you add finish work, gas line, and electrical, the average complete installation lands between $5,000 and $12,000 all-in. In a remodel or new build, a good rule is to put about 2.5% of the total project cost toward the fireplace.
Can I install a fireplace myself?
If you're putting a fire in your house on purpose, it's best to work with an expert. Unless you're genuinely experienced in framing, gas line, vent pipe, and the national code on clearances to combustibles, have a professional do it—and ideally the same company that sells you the fireplace, so warranty, service, and liability all live under one roof.
I know I want a fireplace—where do I actually start?
Do two things today: snap a photo of the wall or fireplace you want to transform, and take a tape measure to the space—width, height, depth. Those two artifacts answer most of a hearth professional's first questions. Then settle fuel (wood, gas, pellet, or electric) and set a realistic budget: $3,900–$5,500 covers fireplace, vent, and basic install for most homes.
What is an in-home preview and do I need one?
It's a visit where a hearth professional measures your space, confirms the model you picked actually works in your home, and walks the specs—framing, gas line, venting, finish work—before anything is ordered. Some details you just can't know until you see the house. Never make a down payment without one; it's the single most-skipped step that burns buyers.
Every Hearth Dealer in Montana
Preferred dealers are established local hearth shops from our partner network—real showrooms with real people to help you with your project. Every dealer listed is authorized by the manufacturers it represents and carries brands sold in this state.
Get matched with a Montana hearth dealer.
Tell us your zip code and fuel, and we'll connect you with a trusted local dealer and send a free Project Guide & Parts List—the exact parts, including the vent kit, for your fireplace project in your part of Montana.
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