Before Removing Your Chimney- Consider These Aspects!



While standing outside your home talking to your neighbour about your house renovation; you glance at your chimney and say:

“Its about time I got rid of that relic, Mate!”

Fair Thought. After all:

  • They are nothing more than an ornamental aspect of your house.
  • It allows you to open up more valuable bedroom space.
  • Keeping it intact proves more costly- the cost of a fireplace installation/stove, as well as its lining, will require lots of expense- something which far offsets the cost of removing it.
  • During natural calamities like earthquakes, having a chimney only increases the risk of structural house damage- even sudden collapses that could prove detrimental to your family.

But the important question here is - “ARE REMOVING CHIMNEYS EASY?”

They can be, provided you don’t try to do it on your own and keep these crucial considerations in mind prior to going for it.

Read On! 
  • The “Chimney BREAST”
Your chimney breast is both the visible and vital part of the construction. Explaining more specifically, it is the brick wall that provides additional insulation with structural support along with encasing flu and other functional parts.

The dicey part with chimney breasts is that they protrude into all rooms it passes. And if you wish to remove it, then one will require chimney removal professionals in Fremantle to remove it and provide extra structural reinforcements to that floor as well as its exterior walls.

Another alternative is only to remove the chimney breast and reclaim that extra free space without going into structural modifications.
  • For Your “Chimney STACK”
Leakage and structural damages are two prime reasons to remove the chimney stack. If this is your scenario, then you need to consult your hired professionals to remove the stack and cover the remainder of the unused chimney when extending the roof over its gaps.
  • Keep An Eye For Anything Valuable Or Unusual
When removing your chimney, there could be a possibility that the original builders left over some artifacts. These could be anything- signed drafts, dated/named bricks, collected trinkets, etc.

Whatever you find, those items could be valuable (directly or even indirectly). So, keep an open eye for anything that appears pricey or unusual!
  • The Finance
Look for cost estimates from service providers in the region. This could have a long-term impact on your home value, more especially in older homes where chimneys serve as its aesthetic highlight!

You should always set a fixed budget-estimate (after checking out the industry standard rates), and try to stick to it. Also, inform your hired chimney removal expert in Perth about the set budget. It will allow them to figure out the best way to get the work done.

Final Words:

Be it a full-time chimney removal or a part-time, be sure to consult with your expert about:
  • Blueprints
  • Disposal Permits
  • Liability Insurance
  • And The Project Blueprint
If you have any further questions, ask these professionals. They will be happy to share whatever you wish to know!
Location: Western Australia, Australia

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