Gallows brackets are often used for supporting the chimney above a removed breast. Typically they have fitted either side of the loft stack with a length of steel to prevent bricks from dropping. It can often be hidden within the loft space.

With loft conversions or other larger projects, simple brackets may not be able to provide the needed support. In these cases, steel beams can be used to replace the load-bearing materials.

We install all necessary chimney breast supports with our steel beam installation service and provide all making good internally for a fixed price quotation.

With loft conversions or other larger projects, simple brackets may not be able to provide the needed support. In these cases, steel beams can be used to replace the load-bearing materials.

In some occasions, your chimney may not be constructed on the party wall, be aware they are a different structure to other chimneys. Whilst you will still share a chimney stack, it will connect at ground level and not the loft space.

If you have a semi-detached property you need to ensure the chimney is yours to remove or come to an agreement with your neighbour. there There are a number of building regulations you need to be aware of.

Our professional tradesmen have scaffolding in place to ensure we can perform the job safely at height.

Work Required For Stack Removal

• Scaffolding up and around the chimney stack
• Taking out the cement flaunching, cowls/pots
• Carefully taking bricks out one-by-one and lowering them down to the ground
• Fitting a new layer of roofing felt, timbers and tiles.
• Throwing away waste, re-selling valuable materials

You need to ensure you have the full permission to modify the structure of your building, taking into account the restrictions on listed buildings.
You will also need to contact local authorities and building control departments to clear your work. It’s conformity that costs time and money but must be respected. It’s not just for your own safety but also to prevent later complications with building surveyors and selling your house.
We’re sure if your undertaking a full renovation or small repairs you will require the services of a Building Contractor Professional who can guide you on the successful chimney removal.

For a regular size chimney, two roofers can remove the stack in just half a day. Larger chimneys may take up to a day and a half.

For removing the chimney stack, the cost can range between £1000-£1600 across most parts of the UK.