Wall Removal in Barrow-in-Furness
Open up kitchens, dining rooms and living spaces safely, with the wall's load carried by a correctly designed steel beam.
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Chimney breast removal in Barrow-in-Furness
Removing a chimney breast in Barrow-in-Furness? We take out the breast and support the stack above on engineer-designed steel, then make good ready for decoration.
Barrow's red-brick terraces, built for the shipyards, and the houses on Walney and in Dalton-in-Furness bring the classic terrace jobs: two downstairs rooms opened into one, chimney breasts out and kitchens extended into the yard.
Taking out a chimney breast can free up valuable floor space in a kitchen, living room or bedroom. When the breast is removed but the chimney above stays, the remaining masonry must be supported — usually on a steel beam designed by an engineer.
Recent chimney breast removal work
What’s included
- Structural calculations for supporting the remaining chimney
- Steel beam or other engineer-approved support
- Ground-floor, first-floor or full-height removal
- Flue capped and vented
- Hearth removed and floor made good
- Building control inspection and completion certificate
Barrow-in-Furness falls under Westmorland and Furness Council building control, or a registered building control approver.
Chimney breast removal in Barrow-in-Furness: your questions answered
Do you cover Barrow-in-Furness?
Yes — Barrow-in-Furness and the surrounding area are part of our regular patch. Barrow-in-Furness falls under Westmorland and Furness Council building control, or a registered building control approver.
Do I need building regulations approval to remove a chimney breast?
Yes. Removing a chimney breast is a structural alteration, so it needs Building Regulations approval and support designed by an engineer.
How long does chimney breast removal take?
A single ground-floor chimney breast typically takes two to four days including the support and making good. Full-height removals take longer.
Can I remove my chimney breast if next door's chimney is still in use?
Usually yes, provided their flue is left intact and the structure is properly supported. This is covered in the party wall notice.
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