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Chimney Breast Removal

Want more space in your living room or bedroom? We assess your chimney breast and design the steel beams or gallows brackets needed to remove it safely in homes across Greater London, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, with calculations ready for Building Control and construction available through our trusted team.

Greater London
Hertfordshire
Buckinghamshire

What We Do

Everything you need to remove a chimney breast safely, from calculations to construction.

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Structural Design

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Site Survey & Assessment

Chimney Stack Checks

Load Calculations

Steel Beam Design

Gallows Bracket Checks

Padstone Design

Temporary Propping Design

Connection Details

Structural Drawings

Building Control Calculations

Party Wall Advice

Architectural drawings for a planning application

Drawings & Approvals

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Building Regulations Drawings

Building Control Support

Architectural Drawings

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Construction

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Chimney Breast Removal

Steel Beam Installation

Gallows Bracket Installation

Temporary Propping

Making Good & Plastering

Flooring & Finishing

Your Questions Answered

Common questions about removing a chimney breast.

Can it be removed?

Usually, yes. The chimney above must be properly supported, so we check the stack and design the right support.

Is approval needed?

Yes. Chimney breast removal needs Building Regulations approval, supported by structural calculations like ours.

How much does it cost?

Every project is different, so we give you a free, no-obligation quote based on your property and plans.

How quickly can you help?

We work efficiently to deliver your calculations and drawings within your timeline, without compromising on accuracy.

What do you need from me?

A brief description of the work, the full property address and, if possible, photos of the chimney breast inside and out.

Can you remove it for us?

Yes. Our construction team can remove the chimney breast and install the support, so you have one point of contact from start to finish.

What Our Clients Say

“It was a pleasure working with you on our conversion and extension works in Enfield. You managed the structural design and calculations on time, and all our requirements were handled and responded to promptly. I look forward to working with you again.”

Huseyin C. · Architect

“It is a comfort to have such a professional, trustworthy and reliable business contact in my construction work.”

Kanat A. · Rickmansworth

“I have worked with Raisehold Limited over the past six months on an extension project. Their construction manager, Teoman Livaneli, is proactive in implementing and controlling construction work.”

Lee C. · Ruislip

“We have worked with Raisehold Limited and Teoman Livaneli on various construction projects. His solutions to structural issues made our work safe and cost-effective.”

Bugra · Pinner

“If I were looking for a structural engineer for another project, I would definitely choose to work with Teoman again.”

Maria R. · St Albans

MEMBERS & PARTNERS

The Institution of Structural Engineers
Institution of Civil Engineers
Bark

Thinking of removing a chimney breast?

Call or email us with a brief description and photos of the chimney breast and we'll send you a free, no-obligation quote.

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