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The Story of Our Building
High Country Stoves Building: Before
The building that High Country Stoves & Fireplaces now occupies was built in 1947 as a lumberyard. Swenson Lumber Company was the first of the several lumberyards that did business here over the years. It was Dealer’s Antiques for the decade prior to Larry and Becky purchasing the building.
The extensive renovation that Larry and Becky performed themselves in 2004 involved all new plumbing and electrical from the service outside to the building inside. New foundations were poured around most of the perimeter of the showroom and a new concrete floor was added throughout much of the building.
To give you a small idea of what kind of project this was,take a look at “The way it was…” image.
The Story of Our Building Continued…
High Country Stoves Building: After
Now here is the way the building looks now. It still isn’t finished, Larry and Becky have quite a few more ideas on ways to spiff up both the exterior and interior, and things will continue to improve over the next few years. Larry always says that putting in the stoves for their customers comes first before the finish details on the building.
Our Company History
As Hearth and Chimney Experts
in Laramie, Wyoming:
From the late 80’s to the end of the 90’s…
1989 
Larry and Becky James started in the hearth business with a chimney service company called Chimney Keepers.
1990
Chimney Keepers began servicing customers in Laramie, Wyoming.
1991
Stove sales began from the James’s home to customers that needed a good local source of wood stoves. The first store building was purchased on 5th Street in December of this year. Initially just 4 woodstoves on display. Name changed to High Country Stoves & Chimneys.
1996
An addition was added to the first building that tripled its original size and completely filled the building lot.
From the early 2000’s to 2023 and the future…
2000
Search began for a new location with better visibility and more room.
2003
Purchased the old Swenson Lumber yard building on 3rd Street.
2004
Major renovation accomplished to “new” building prior to moving into it in October. Plenty of room for growth with 28,000 sq feet under roof with two buildings and 1.8 acres right on 3rd Street.
2023 & Beyond…
Larry & Becky owe their continued success to a wonderful group of customers, a hard, honest work ethic and providing the best value for a hearth appliance in their area of Wyoming and northern Colorado.
HCS Jingle
Chances are if you have had cable TV or listened to the radio in Laramie you may have heard the High Country Stoves jingle. If you haven’t gotten enough of it and want to hear it again, click on the musical notes below.
And the answer is yes, this is Larry singing, but someone else is playing the guitar.
High Country Stoves Jingle
Our Staff
Larry James
Larry James is the founder and co-owner of High Country Stoves. Larry was the primary service person and installer for most of the last few decades but has now transitioned into being more of the “voice of experience” with the installs and is in the showroom and office most of the time.
You can get in touch with Larry by emailing him at office@highcountrystoves.com.
Becky James
Becky James is the co-owner, chief financial officer and takes care of a large portion of the business side. Becky also is the primary scheduler for the business.
You can get in touch with Becky by emailing her at office@highcountrystoves.com.
Erick Graham
Erick Graham is the lead installer and serviceman for the business. After working with Larry for over 9 years, he has gained many years of experience to continue on with the high standards that High Country is known for.
Eric can be reached by email at office@highcountrystoves.com.
Luke James
Luke James is the son of the owners and grew up around the business. Luke is installing and servicing and gaining experience and has been full time for 2 years out in the field.
Luke can be reached by email at office@highcountrystoves.com.
Why Choose Us?
Our Hidden Values
We want you to know about the significant values you get when you buy a stove from High Country Stoves, we don’t want to keep this great information hidden from you.
Are any of these values available from our competitors? We can recommend, with confidence in the outcome, that you check around for yourself. All of these values are guaranteed when you ask High Country Stoves to satisfy your heating appliance needs.
This offer is limited to products purchased at High Country Stoves only. References provided upon request…With a smile!
If you have any questions about our values below, please ask us.
Selection:
We have the largest selection of quality wood, pellet & gas stoves, fireplaces and inserts in Southern Wyoming…
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…This selection enables us to provide you with the best product for YOUR NEEDS.
Best Quality Products:
Because we maintain, service and warranty all of the products we sell, we have carefully selected each product line to provide you with the highest quality hearth appliances on the market…
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…Our Product lines were chosen based on factors such as Reliability, Efficiency, Ease of use, and their role in being Environmentally friendly.
Professional Expertise & Training:
We will assist you in determining which product best suits your needs and design preferences, while also being the most effective in your home…
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…We will provide you with training and guidance needed to properly operate your stove or fireplace.
Installation Capability:
High Country Stoves has more training and professional credentials from the hearth products industry than any of our competitors within 200 miles…
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- Hearth, Patio & Barbeque Association Member
- Rocky Mountain Hearth, Patio & Barbeque Assoc. Member
- National Fireplace Institute Certified Woodburning Specialist
- National Fireplace Institute Certified Gas Specialist
- National Fireplace Institute Certified Pellet Specialist
- F.I.R.E. Certified Inspector
When we install an appliance, not only do we follow the manufacturer’s directions, but we also take into consideration the unique requirements of operating a hearth appliance in the mountains of Wyoming. This gives you the assurance that your appliance will perform at its optimum.
Money Back Guarantee:
If you are not completely satisfied that the product you purchased from us is doing everything we promised…
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…we will refund your money or apply it to another purchase within 30 days. That’s a promise from High Country Stoves & Fireplaces.
Privacy Policy:
We will never sell or share your information without your express permission.
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Any information you provide to use will only be used for the purpose of conducting business with you.
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High Country Stoves & Fireplaces is committed to serving the families of southeastern Wyoming and north central Colorado with the best service, the best stoves, fireplaces, inserts, and hearth products. Let us help you devise the smartest strategy for improving the warmth and comfort of your home.
Our Service Area is within a 100-mile radius around Laramie, including Albany, Carbon, Laramie, Platte & Goshen Counties in Southeastern Wyoming and Larimer County and Jackson County in North Central Colorado.
Our Store Hours:
Mon – Fri: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sun: CLOSED