Do You Need a Permit for Chimney Flashing Repair in Hamilton?
Step and counter-flashing replacement — the fix for the most common chimney leak in the GTA. Permit timelines, fees, and inspections in Hamilton, plain-English.
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Permits — Flashing Repair in Hamilton
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 Hamilton.
Ontario Building Code and CSA B365 set the baseline; your Hamilton municipality adds its own permit thresholds on top.
What's included
- ✓ Saw-cut reglet counter-flashing, not surface caulk
- ✓ New step flashing woven into each shingle course
- ✓ Aluminum, copper, or lead-coated options
- ✓ Warrantied against water entry for 5 years
- 1. Strip failed flashing and clean the masonry joint
- 2. Cut a reglet into the mortar joint at the correct height
- 3. Install step flashing and set counter-flashing into the cut
- 4. Wedge, seal, and hose-test the assembly
Permits FAQ — Hamilton
Do you charge for the quote?+
No. Written quotes are free, no obligation, no hard sell — even for major masonry work.
Do you handle insurance paperwork?+
Yes. We photograph, document, and email inspection reports in the format Ontario insurers accept.
Is your team certified?+
Every technician is WETT SITE-Basic certified at minimum, with lead inspectors carrying SITE-Comprehensive credentials plus CSIA training.
Do you work weekends?+
Saturday slots book out weeks in advance. Sunday is emergency-only. Book early for weekends.
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.
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