{"id":43084,"date":"2023-03-16T16:48:42","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T16:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=43084"},"modified":"2026-04-02T12:37:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T11:37:59","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-remove-a-chimney-breast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/content.ratedpeople.com\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-remove-a-chimney-breast","title":{"rendered":"How much does it cost to remove a chimney breast in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The prices in this guide are accurate as of 2026*<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you live in a period property, there is a good chance you have a chimney. For many people, a chimney is a beautiful addition to their home, that can also offer an extra heating source.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, chimneys also take up a lot of valuable space, especially in bedrooms where the occupied wall could be used as extra storage space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have central heating and are looking to create more space in your home, removing your chimney breast could be a great solution. Alternatively, you may be looking to remove your chimney breast because your chimney is damaged or has deteriorated over time. Removing a chimney can also improve your home\u2019s insulation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide covers everything you need to know about removing a chimney breast, as well as the cost to remove other parts of your chimney, and whether or not you\u2019ll need planning permissions and a structural engineer.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chimney breasts often have a structural function, so you\u2019ll need to hire a professional to ensure your chimney is removed safely. If the upper part of your chimney breast is not supported properly, a removal can cause uneven loading on your wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You could pay anywhere between \u00a32,900 <\/strong>and \u00a34,500 <\/strong>for a chimney breast removal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chimneys come in a wide range of sizes and shapes. Some are located in the centre of the home, whilst others are connected with a neighbour\u2019s chimney. It is difficult to estimate how much your chimney removal will cost, as it will depend on a range of factors, including how easy your chimney is to access, and where you live in the UK (cost of labour rises in London and the South East). Removing a chimney breast across a ground and first floor will cost more than removing it from just a ground floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a more accurate quote, speak to a skilled tradesperson today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What does a chimney removal involve? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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A chimney breast is the part of your chimney that you can see from inside your home, and which projects outwards from the wall, creating the necessary space for a fireplace. The chimney breast starts at the hearth but continues upwards through the rooms and loft above it until it reaches the base of your chimney stack. <\/p>\n\n\n

Homeowners tend to remove the brickwork chimney breast and leave the stack when they want to free up space in the home, but without costs rising too much. In this scenario, the stack is left supported (avoiding disruptive work such as roof alterations), whilst the breast is removed and then plastered over.  <\/p>\n\n\n

On the other hand, the chimney stack is the small structure that projects from your roof, and which directs smoke out of your home, via what is known as a chimney flue. Homeowners tend to remove stacks because they\u2019ve been damaged, causing a risk that the stack might fall and injure someone.  <\/p>\n\n\n

You can have one or multiple chimney breasts removed (just the one on the ground floor, or a bedroom chimney breast as well). Or you could opt to remove the chimney breast but leave the stack. You could also remove just the stack and nothing else. <\/p>\n\n\n

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You will need to hire a structural engineer to come and assess your project before you begin. If you remove a ground floor chimney breast, the stack above it will need to be sufficiently supported. Additional structural support won\u2019t be needed if you remove both stack and chimney.  <\/p>\n\n\n

If your chimney breast is part of a load-bearing wall, you will need to ensure that removing it doesn\u2019t compromise the structural integrity of your property. A structural engineer will be able to advise you during your consultation and will tell you whether your chimney breast is supported or not.  <\/p>\n\n\n

Old chimneys can cause damp to penetrate your home. Removing your chimney can create a more regular space, generating more opportunities to style your room and organise your furniture. <\/p>\n\n\n

You will need to consider how removing your chimney breast will impact noise insulation, ventilation, the potential effects on a neighbour\u2019s chimney, and possible fire safety breaches, particularly in relation to party walls. A skilled tradesperson will be able to help you ensure your removal is carried out safely. <\/p>\n\n\n

Usually, as well as structural support, your chimney remover will also ensure the space is appropriately insulated and that it undergoes damp-proofing. <\/p>\n\n\n

Removing a chimney breast is a messy job that will create a lot of debris and dust. You should clear your room of all furniture and seal it off from the rest of the property before works begin. You may also want to hire a post construction cleaning specialist<\/a> to professionally clean your room after your chimney breast is removed. <\/p>\n\n\n

You can hire a chimney breast remover here.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How much does it cost to remove a chimney breast? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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How much your chimney breast removal will cost depends on a range of factors, including: <\/p>\n\n\n