Do You Need a Permit for Chimney Crown Replacement in Kawartha Lakes?
Full chimney crown rebuild — the concrete cap that seals the top of your chimney against water, freeze-thaw damage, and structural decay. Permit rules for Kawartha Lakes — what needs one and what doesn't.
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Permits — Crown Replacement in Kawartha Lakes
Ontario Building Code and CSA B365 set the baseline; your Kawartha Lakes municipality adds its own permit thresholds on top.
We prepare the clearance schedule and drawings municipalities ask for, and book the inspection on your behalf.
Structural work, new solid-fuel appliances, and anything touching framing generally need a permit in Kawartha Lakes.
What's included
- ✓ Reinforced pour with steel rebar and expansion joint
- ✓ Proper 2-inch overhang with drip edge
- ✓ Type-S mortar bond breaker to prevent flue-tile cracking
- ✓ Waterproof siloxane sealer included
- ✓ 5-year workmanship warranty
- 1. Camera inspection and photo assessment of existing crown
- 2. Fixed-price written quote — no time-and-materials
- 3. Remove failed crown down to the last course of brick
- 4. Form, rebar, and pour a properly overhanging replacement crown
- 5. Cure, seal with siloxane, and photo-document warranty
Permits FAQ — Kawartha Lakes
Do you charge for the quote?+
No. Written quotes are free, no obligation, no hard sell — even for major masonry work.
Is your team certified?+
Every technician is WETT SITE-Basic certified at minimum, with lead inspectors carrying SITE-Comprehensive credentials plus CSIA training.
Can I get a quote without a site visit?+
For most standard services, yes — three photos and your postal code is enough for a firm written number.
Do you carry insurance?+
$5M general liability plus WSIB coverage on every crew. Both certificates are emailed before we set foot on site.
Do you offer a warranty?+
Every job carries a 5-year workmanship warranty. Parts carry the manufacturer's warranty on top.
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