Chimney Breast Removal Nottingham
- FREE Structural Survey
- Free Written Quote
- 10-Year Workmanship Guarantee
Structural Chimney Breast Removal — FREE Survey, Building Control Managed
We handle chimney breast removal in Nottingham as a full structural package: a free survey to assess what's holding your flue up, a structural engineer to specify the right support, a Building Regulations application managed on your behalf, and RSJ or gallows bracket installation carried out under staged Building Control inspection through to a completion certificate.
We're a family-run structural and roofing team based in Hucknall, and every job starts with a free, no-obligation assessment — every quote is written and itemised before any prop goes up.
Call 0115-647-3275 today for a free, no-obligation survey and quote.
From Acrow Props to Your Completion Certificate: What's Covered
- Free initial survey and structural assessment of your chimney breast, flue, and party wall situation
- Connecting you with a qualified structural engineer for load calculations and support specification
- Preparing and submitting the Full Plans Building Regulations application to Nottingham City Council Building Control
- Temporary acrow prop support and careful demolition of the chimney breast brickwork, working downwards
- RSJ steel beam or gallows bracket installation, built to the engineer's specification, including padstones and bearings
- Sealing and ventilating the redundant flue with a cowl at the chimney pot and an air brick at low level
- Roof and wall make-good, including matched tiles, dressed lead flashing, and surfaces ready for plastering
- Coordinating every staged Building Control inspection through to the completion certificate
Not Included / Costed Separately
- The final decorative plastering or skim finish — our work leaves surfaces made good and ready for it
- Structural engineer's calculation fees, quoted separately once the support method is known
- Party Wall Surveyor fees, including your neighbour's own surveyor if they choose to appoint one
- Nottingham City Council Building Control application fees, charged under the council's own fee schedule
- A licensed asbestos survey and any required asbestos removal on pre-1980s properties
Why Two Nottingham Chimney Breast Jobs Rarely Cost the Same
Chimney breast removal pricing varies more than most jobs, because the structural support method drives the cost more than the size of the room. An RSJ steel beam costs more to install than gallows brackets, but brackets are only an option on the minority of terraces that meet the specification — a party wall at least 215mm thick, a breast no more than 340mm deep, and a neighbour who hasn't already removed their side. The structural engineer decides which method applies to your property, not us.
We don't give ballpark figures over the phone without seeing the chimney first. Every job starts with a free structural survey, and the price you're quoted is written, itemised, and fixed before any work begins — with no obligation to proceed.
Trust Roofing Services vs a Typical General Builder
| What to check | Trust Roofing Services | Many general builders |
|---|---|---|
| Structural survey | Free structural survey with drone roof assessment before any work is quoted | A quick look and a verbal estimate only |
| Building Regulations | Full Plans application managed on your behalf, with structural engineer's calculations | Left to you to arrange, or skipped entirely |
| Party Wall Act | Advice given at survey stage, with a referral to a qualified Party Wall Surveyor | Often not mentioned until it becomes a problem |
| Support method | Engineer-specified RSJ or gallows brackets, built to the approved design | Fitted using guesswork regardless of the property |
| Completion certificate | Coordinated through every staged inspection to a signed-off certificate | Not always followed through to sign-off |
| Guarantee | 10-year workmanship guarantee on completed structural and roofing work | Guarantee length varies or isn't offered |
Why Chimney Breast Removal Needs a Structural Specialist, Not a General Builder
A chimney breast is the section of chimney structure that projects into a room. It surrounds the flue, houses the fireplace opening and — crucially — supports the weight of everything above it, often well over a tonne of masonry between the stack, the upper floor breast and the loft section. Get the support wrong and you risk structural damage, a failed survey, a stalled house sale, and an expensive remediation job. That's why every removal starts with a structural engineer, not a demolition crew.
It's also why the roofer who surveys your chimney is usually the same one who carries out the removal — we're a family-run team working out of our base on Harrow Rd in Hucknall, not subcontractors passing the job between different crews.
Chimney Breast Removal Across Nottingham, Hucknall and the Wider East Midlands
We're based at 40 Harrow Rd in Hucknall, NG15, and that's our operational base for chimney breast removal jobs across the wider Nottingham conurbation — Sneinton, Radford, Lenton, Carlton, Bulwell, Old Basford, Sherwood and West Bridgford all sit within easy reach, alongside Hucknall itself. We also cover the Victorian and Edwardian terraces of Arnold, Carrington, Mapperley and Gedling, where chimney breast removal is one of the most common structural jobs we're asked to carry out.
Not sure if we cover your area? Call us on 0115 647 3275 and we will confirm straight away — we're likely to cover it, from Mansfield and Newark-on-Trent to the Derbyshire border at Ilkeston.
Frequently Asked Questions — Chimney Breast Removal Nottingham
Is chimney breast removal structural work that needs Building Regulations approval?
Yes, always. Taking out a chimney breast removes load-bearing masonry, so it needs a Full Plans Building Regulations application to Nottingham City Council, structural calculations from an engineer specifying an RSJ or gallows brackets, and staged inspections through to a completion certificate. We manage the whole application and inspection process as part of the job.
Do I need planning permission to remove a chimney breast?
Removing a chimney breast internally usually falls under permitted development and doesn't need planning permission, because it doesn't change the outside of the property. If you also want the visible chimney stack removed above roof level, or your property is listed or in a conservation area, that changes the picture, and we'll flag it during the free survey rather than assume either way.
Can I remove the chimney breast downstairs and leave it in place upstairs?
Yes, this is a common approach. The upper breast is left standing and supported on gallows brackets or an RSJ specified to carry that load, while the ground floor breast comes out completely. The engineer's calculations account for exactly what's being removed and what's staying.
What happens to the chimney stack on the roof once the breast inside is removed?
Either the stack above roof level comes down and the roof is made good with matched tiles and dressed lead flashing, or the stack is left standing for appearance and the now-redundant flue is capped with a cowl at the pot and vented with an air brick at low level to stop trapped moisture causing damp inside the wall.
Will removing my chimney breast affect my neighbour under the Party Wall Act?
If the breast sits on a shared wall between your house and next door, which is common in Nottingham terraces and semis, the Party Wall Act applies. Notice has to be served to your neighbour, and they can appoint their own surveyor at your expense if they choose to. We advise on this during the survey and refer you to a qualified Party Wall Surveyor where it's needed.
How long does a chimney breast removal take from start to finish?
The demolition, steel installation, and make-good itself usually takes a matter of days once props are in place, but the structural engineer's calculations, the Building Control application, and — if it applies — the Party Wall process all happen before that, and typically add several weeks. We give you a realistic timeline once the survey shows what's actually involved on your property.
Do I need an asbestos survey before the work starts?
On properties built before 1980, yes. We arrange a licensed asbestos survey ahead of demolition, and if anything is found, licensed removal happens before any structural work begins. This is priced separately from the chimney breast removal itself.
What guarantee comes with a chimney breast removal from Trust Roofing Services?
Every completed job carries our 10-year workmanship guarantee, covering the structural and roofing elements of the work we carry out ourselves. Materials used in any roof-level make-good are BBA approved, and manufacturer warranties of up to 20+ years are available on select materials on top of our own guarantee.
Ready to Get Your Chimney Breast Removed? Here Is How to Take the Next Step
If you've been thinking about chimney breast removal in Nottingham, the best thing you can do right now is call us for a free survey. Not a sales call — a genuine assessment of your property, your chimney, the structural requirements, and what the process looks like for your specific home.
We'll tell you exactly what's involved. We'll give you a clear, written, fixed-price quote with no hidden extras. And if the job isn't right for your property — we'll tell you that too.
Here is what we offer every customer:
- Free structural survey — no scaffolding needed for the initial assessment
- Free, written, itemised quote — no obligation to proceed
- Fully insured — public liability and employer's liability as standard
- Structural engineer liaison and Building Regulations application managed for you
- 10-year workmanship guarantee on completed structural and roofing work
- Completion certificate coordinated through every staged Building Control inspection
Trust Roofing Services — Nottingham's local chimney specialists, based in Hucknall.
Harrow Rd, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 6JD
Call: 0115-647-3275
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Harrow Rd, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 6JD
Call: 0115-647-3275
Email: office@roofersnottinghamgrp.co.uk
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