Wall Removal in Blackpool & the Fylde
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Chimney breast removal in Blackpool & the Fylde
Removing a chimney breast in Blackpool & the Fylde? We take out the breast and support the stack above on engineer-designed steel, then make good ready for decoration.
Blackpool's tall Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many of them former guest houses, are full of structural work: guest-house layouts opened back into family homes, new openings in party walls, and chimney breasts out over several floors.
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.
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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
Blackpool falls under Blackpool Council building control; Lytham St Annes under Fylde Council; or a registered building control approver.
Chimney breast removal in Blackpool & the Fylde: your questions answered
Do you cover Blackpool & the Fylde?
Yes — Blackpool & the Fylde and the surrounding area are part of our regular patch. Blackpool falls under Blackpool Council building control; Lytham St Annes under Fylde Council; 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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