Do You Need a Permit for Chimney Flashing Repair in Kawartha Lakes?
Step and counter-flashing replacement — the fix for the most common chimney leak in the GTA. Permit timelines, fees, and inspections in Kawartha Lakes, plain-English.
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Permits — Flashing Repair in Kawartha Lakes
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.
Ontario Building Code and CSA B365 set the baseline; your Kawartha Lakes 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 — Kawartha Lakes
Do you charge for the quote?+
No. Written quotes are free, no obligation, no hard sell — even for major masonry work.
Do you offer a warranty?+
Every job carries a 5-year workmanship warranty. Parts carry the manufacturer's warranty on top.
Do you handle insurance paperwork?+
Yes. We photograph, document, and email inspection reports in the format Ontario insurers accept.
Are your quotes really fixed?+
Yes. Every written quote is fixed — we absorb the risk if the job runs long. That's the whole point of certified pricing.
Do you work weekends?+
Saturday slots book out weeks in advance. Sunday is emergency-only. Book early for weekends.
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