Safely removing a chimney breast: step-by-step guide

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Learn how to remove a chimney breast safely and correctly with this step-by-step guide. This easy process will show you how to do it yourself with confidence!
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@ferdousurbanowicz9180 5 ай бұрын

Another very informative video. Thank you 😊

@yesconstructionltd 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment and the tip 😉

@daviddaniels9217 23 күн бұрын

Very good. A well made and informative video. And not too long ! Good work.

@yesconstructionltd 23 күн бұрын

@@daviddaniels9217 Thank you 👍

@DailyFactFile 4 ай бұрын

The two small plates on the side of the walls which hold the 3.6m beam. Is it a MUST? I have just ordered my beams with a small plate that joines the two in the middle but they haven't made the side small plates. Could you please advice on this?

@yesconstructionltd 4 ай бұрын

Hi Thanks for engaging We had drawings to follow on this particular project, so we did what was prescribed. If you don't have structural drawings and specifications for the job, getting BC approval might be challenging. If you are doing the job without BC supervision and want to do it right, you should use the plates. They provide a perfectly flat surface for the steel to rest on, eliminating the possibility of the steel sinking and potentially cracking the chimney. If you do not have the plate, I suggest removing three layers of bricks below where the steel will rest and rebuilding it with engineering bricks. Leave at least 20mm space between the bricks and the steel, and pack it in with a drypack. You and I know that this will be sufficient and never collapse, but once again, I firmly believe in doing things by the book. This way, you will sleep better 😉 I hope I was of help.

@DailyFactFile 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

@njc4725 2 ай бұрын

Hi what is the cost for this if you dont mind me asking

@yesconstructionltd 2 ай бұрын

@@njc4725 Hi Not a problem In this case we have already demolished house with all the ceilings down, nothing to protect or make good after so the price is lower We charged £4,500 including materials and waste removal.

@Deadly1996 Ай бұрын

But why not remove the complete chimney and close the roof?

@yesconstructionltd Ай бұрын

@@Deadly1996 It's the cost, and also in this particular case the chimney is shared with the neighbour so they would have to agree, share the cost etc so it becomes complicated.

@Deadly1996 Ай бұрын

@@yesconstructionltd Aha I see, thanks for the answer!

@beks1731 Ай бұрын

In my case it was removed above the roof but left in the flat 🙄

@yesconstructionltd Ай бұрын

@@beks1731 Ok 😁 It must have been leaking or causing some other issues if someone took it down at the top.

@damidammi 18 күн бұрын

That’s a lovely job! Well done. Just a question - I live on a ground rent flat and there is a separate flat upstairs. Would I be able to remove my chimney breast in the same way you did but without poking out of their floorboards upstairs?

@yesconstructionltd 18 күн бұрын

@@damidammi Hi, and thank you for the comment The answer is yes. Sometimes, if the joist is high enough you can hide the steel in the ceiling, but sometimes it's impossible so you might end up with a box across the ceiling. You also must make sure that the neighbour isn't using his chimney (gas heater) as the fumes might escape into your flat. To understand what can be done, you need to open up the ceiling around the breast and I would strongly recommend using a structural engineer. It's not a lot of money and at least you know that it was done legally and properly. I hope this helped 🙂

@kevocos 5 ай бұрын

Nice job, much much better than gallow brackets.

@yesconstructionltd 5 ай бұрын

Thanks😊 yeah, most councils don't accept the gallow brackets anymore. It's ok until the neighbour removes his chimney.

@gelosul 3 ай бұрын

What happens if a neighbor removes his chimney how does that affect the integrity? Thanks

@yesconstructionltd 3 ай бұрын

@@gelosul Hi The wall becomes weak. Because of the heat going through the chimneys Over the years, the mortar is very soft. Every other brick is sheared with the neighbour so if you remove your chimney you will cut that brick in half. His half remains but when he removes his chimney, that brick will most likely fall out. Fixing gallows brackets onto a weak wall like this is not recommended as it will not hold for a long time. Every chimney job is different. Sometimes the wall is in excellent condition, sometimes it is not. If it's really bad then sand and cement render is highly recommended. Installation of the steel is a 100% job. You will never get any problems.

@gelosul 3 ай бұрын

@@yesconstructionltdgreat information thanks.i have another question if you could answer please.how high can you take your chimney removal? Does it have to be at the level of the 2nd floor roof or it can go as high as you like?

@yesconstructionltd 3 ай бұрын

@@gelosul Yes you can. If you are planning to use the attic and you don't want the chimney there, you can remove it higher. If you are at the end terrace and you don't share the chimney with a neighbour, you can completely dismantle the chimney, patch up the roof, job done. It's always best to have it calculated by the structural engineer. It's not expensive and at least you know you did it correctly.

@zzota 5 ай бұрын

Proper job.

@yesconstructionltd 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 😉

@MrSamberini 9 күн бұрын

Great video, thank you! How much would this cost the customer in 2024?

@ferdousurbanowicz9180 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@yesconstructionltd 5 ай бұрын

Please is mine 😉

@benjaminh860 2 ай бұрын

hi thanks for showing this and why it's quite costly to remove a chimney breast. I want to remove my chimney stack (not the chimney breast). Can this be done by a roofer and not require these structural calculations? Is removing a chimney stack more straight forward than removing a chimney breast? thank you

@yesconstructionltd 2 ай бұрын

@@benjaminh860 Hi It's quite costly because it's a lot of work. In the video the house is after a demolition so everything is open and ready to work on. Imagine doing this in a habitable house, the mess and making good afterwards. Why do you want to remove the chimney on the roof but not inside? Is it in a bad condition? That is also costly. You will need a scaffold, roofer to patch it up and a skip

@benjaminh860 2 ай бұрын

@@yesconstructionltd wow thanks for responding. I'm just sitting here watching your videos! The reason i want to remove my chimney stack is because I don't really like it and don't want future issues like damp etc. Do I need a structural engineer to remove the chimney stack, or is that only for chimney breasts? Thanks so much for responding!

@yesconstructionltd 2 ай бұрын

@@benjaminh860 To be honest with you, I never had to remove the stuck in 20 years of my career as a builder but I know how to do it. It's a straight forward job without the need of steel or brackets. I don't think you need any calculations but just to be on the safe side, call a structural engineer and ask. It's pointless having chimneys. Waste of space and as you mentioned, they can cause damp, fungus and all sorts of problems.

@benjaminh860 2 ай бұрын

@@yesconstructionltd thanks for responding!