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Chimney breast removal
Make room safely, with the remaining chimney supported.
The structure behind your plans
A chimney breast can be connected to masonry above, adjacent walls and shared structures. Removing it requires a review of what remains and how that load will be supported.
What your scope can include
- Review of the proposed removal and retained masonry
- Permanent support design where required
- Bearing and supporting wall assessment
- Project-specific calculations and structural details
What we need from you
- Plans showing the chimney on each floor
- Photographs of the breast, loft and stack
- Details of shared or party walls
- Extent of removal and any previous alterations
From information to issued documents
Send your information through our quote form. We review the scope, confirm any missing details and provide a written quotation. Design and technical review follow once the appointment and required information are in place.
What you’ll receive
Your quotation identifies the calculations, drawings, report or responses to be issued. Documents set out the relevant assumptions and limitations so your project team can understand how to use them.
Need a combined package? Explore what an engineering pack can contain.
Common questions
Are gallows brackets suitable?
Suitability depends on the actual construction, condition and local Building Control requirements. A bracket solution should not be assumed.
Can I remove the ground-floor breast only?
It may be possible, but the retained chimney above needs an appropriate support arrangement. Feasibility must be assessed for the property.
How much will the work cost?
Fees depend on the structure, available information and required deliverables. You receive a project-specific written quotation before appointing the team.
How soon can you start?
Tell us your target dates. Availability and delivery timing are confirmed in your quotation; urgent or express work must be agreed before booking.
LET’S MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE A SOUND ONE
Good projects start
with the right structure.
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