Wall Removal in Lancaster & Morecambe
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 Lancaster & Morecambe
Removing a chimney breast in Lancaster & Morecambe? We take out the breast and support the stack above on engineer-designed steel, then make good ready for decoration.
Lancaster's sandstone terraces and Georgian town houses, and Morecambe's Victorian and Edwardian terraces, mean solid stone and thick brick walls, so we size the propping and bearings for the masonry that's actually there rather than assuming modern brick.
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
Lancaster and Morecambe fall under Lancaster City Council building control, or a registered building control approver.
Chimney breast removal in Lancaster & Morecambe: your questions answered
Do you cover Lancaster & Morecambe?
Yes — Lancaster & Morecambe and the surrounding area are part of our regular patch. Lancaster and Morecambe fall under Lancaster City 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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