Wall Removal in Formby & Crosby
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Chimney breast removal in Formby & Crosby
Removing a chimney breast in Formby & Crosby? We take out the breast and support the stack above on engineer-designed steel, then make good ready for decoration.
Formby, Crosby and Ainsdale are mostly 1930s and post-war detached houses, semis and bungalows, and the classic job is a wide rear opening onto a new extension or garden room, often with a goalpost frame for big sliding doors.
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
Formby and Crosby fall under Sefton Council building control, or a registered building control approver.
Chimney breast removal in Formby & Crosby: your questions answered
Do you cover Formby & Crosby?
Yes — Formby & Crosby and the surrounding area are part of our regular patch. Formby and Crosby fall under Sefton 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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