Wall Removal in Wigan
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Chimney breast removal in Wigan
Removing a chimney breast in Wigan? We take out the breast and support the stack above on engineer-designed steel, then make good ready for decoration.
Wigan and Leigh are largely terraced and semi-detached, with newer estates in Standish and Orrell — bread-and-butter single-beam knock-throughs and rear extension openings.
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
Wigan falls under Wigan Council building control, or a registered approver.
Chimney breast removal in Wigan: your questions answered
Do you cover Wigan?
Yes — Wigan and the surrounding area are part of our regular patch. Wigan falls under Wigan Council building control, or a registered 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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Steel Beams in Wigan
Supply and fit of steel beams, columns and goalpost frames for knock-throughs, extensions and loft conversions.
Knock-Throughs in Wigan
Kitchen-diners, through-lounges, new doorways and wider openings for bifold and sliding doors.
Structural Brickwork in Wigan
Shop fronts, brick facade rebuilds, wall tie replacement, subsidence repairs and repointing — with bricks and mortar matched to the original.
Lintel Replacement in Wigan
Replace cracked, rotten or sagging lintels over windows and doors, or fit new lintels to widen openings.
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Chimney Breast Removal in Wigan?
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