Can you remove a chimney from an old house?

Removing a chimney isn’t as simple as getting rid of the visible stack. This part is only a tiny portion of the actual chimney structure. Full removals require a lot of extra structural reinforcement, as it creates a large gap in your home. Partial removals tend to leave the breast.

How much does it cost to remove an old chimney?

Fireplace and chimney removal costs $3,000 to $6,000 for an entire demolition with structural support and home repairs. A partial removal costs $500 to $2,500 for a wood-burning stove, gas fireplace insert, chimney stack, or breast. A large brick or stone chimney can cost $4,000 to $10,000 to remove.

Can I remove chimney breast myself?

It is possible to take out a chimney breast, but bear in mind the fact that this is not a quick DIY job you can do yourself. When you take out a chimney breast, you are also removing an important load-bearing wall.

Do you need a structural engineer to remove a chimney?

If you discover that the chimney breast you want to remove is real, then you will almost certainly need to contact a structural engineer. Actual chimney breasts form part of the structure of a house – once removed, the addition of support beams may need to be incorporated to support any masonry above.

Can you remove a chimney without planning permission?

Generally speaking You normally only need to ask for planning permission for alterations that affect the outside appearance of your home. Therefore if you are planning to remove the chimney from above roof level, you would be required to seek planning consent in order to do this.

Do you need a structural engineer to remove a chimney breast?

NB You are always likely to require the services of a Structural Engineer if you intend on removing the chimney and breast. If you don’t get an expert involved, you risk serious structural degradation to your property which might result in the building collapsing which carries the risk of death.

Do I need planning permission to remove a chimney?

How much does it cost to Tuckpoint a chimney?

Chimney tuckpointing cost Chimney tuckpointing costs $8 to $30 per square foot or $500 to $2,500 on average, depending on the brick condition, mortar damage, height, roof slope, and accessibility.

Do I need a party wall to remove a chimney breast?

If the chimney stack is on a shared or party wall you will need a party wall agreement. If you are doing any work on a party wall (and removing a chimney breast from a party wall is quite major structural work) you must follow the procedures laid out in the Party Wall etc Act.

Does chimney removal require planning permission?

Is chimney stack removal permitted development?

The removal of an external chimney will usually be classed as Permitted Development (PD) and automatically have planning permission. PD rights only apply to dwelling houses and not to flats. PD rights can be removed or restricted for properties in a conservation area or national park, so check before undertaking work.