Service illustration · not a completed customer projectTHE WORK, EXPLAINED
Start with the condition.
Understand the scope.
Ask the contractor to identify the complete proposed removal and reconstruction scope for the chimney and connected appliances. Clarify access, protection, materials, documentation and responsibility for applicable approvals before agreeing to the project.
What may be involved
- brick
- mortar
- flue components
Ask the provider to distinguish existing parts to inspect, proposed replacements, and tools, materials or reports included in the service. Confirm the work and exclusions after assessment; this list does not mean that every item will be supplied or replaced.
LOCAL RESEARCH / Edgewood
Local exposure
Orange County's storm-repair guidance states that window and exterior door replacements always require a permit, that mechanical repairs including air-conditioning replacement or major ductwork repairs need one, and that replacing broken glass in an existing frame without changing its size or type does not. It also warns that unlicensed contractors may try to take advantage of residents after a storm and that work done without a permit may not be covered by homeowners' insurance. Worth reading before arranging chimney, flue and fireplace work on storm damage in Edgewood, and worth telling the insurer about in advance.
Source ↗Planning your work
Orange County's permit guide, which addresses unincorporated Orange County, lists new exterior windows, exterior doors and garage doors as needing a building permit, and a mechanical permit for permanently installed air-conditioning or heating equipment. Edgewood is an incorporated municipality that runs its own building department, so the county list shows the shape of the requirement rather than the office that would issue it for chimney, flue and fireplace work. Confirm the address and the proposed scope with the city before work is scheduled.
Source ↗Area-wide context does not establish the condition of your property or equipment.
Before the visit
If smoke is entering the room, stop using the fireplace and arrange an assessment.
