Chimney breast demolition
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- The benefits of removing a chimney breast
- How Sloop Concurrent works
- Have a chimney breast demolished by a professional company
- About Sloop Concurrent
- How we remove a chimney breast
- Want an exact price? Request a quotation
- Chimney breast removal and permits
- Chimney breast removal costs
- What customers say about Sloop Concurrent
- Removing a chimney breast yourself
- Removing a chimney breast for a fireplace
- Demolishing a chimney breast on a concrete floor
- Sloop Concurrent: certifications and insurance
- Sloop Concurrent: other popular services
- Chimney breast removal? Request a no-obligation quotation!
More and more people are choosing to remove their chimney breast, either to create extra living space or because it is in poor condition. Before you remove one yourself, which we do not recommend, or have it removed, we would like to explain the associated risks. Many customers assume that a sledgehammer will get them most of the way there, but that is far from the case.
Like a load-bearing wall, a chimney breast can support part of a building. Before demolishing it, we recommend having a professional company inspect it to prevent serious problems. A chimney breast can also contain asbestos, and inhaling asbestos is something you must avoid at all costs.
The benefits of removing a chimney breast
Having a chimney breast demolished offers several advantages. Wondering what they are? Chimney breast removal brings the following benefits:
Extra living space
Nowadays, a chimney breast often serves only a decorative purpose, as our homes are heated by central heating or a heat pump. While some people find a chimney breast full of character, others see it as an eyesore.
However you look at it, a chimney breast takes up space. Would you prefer a clean, streamlined interior or a flat wall without an awkward interruption? Removing a chimney breast gives you the extra space you need.
Safety
Because chimney breasts are rarely used nowadays, they can gradually deteriorate. Bricks can crack, causing leaks and draughts, as the chimney breast is part of the chimney. To prevent dangerous situations and high energy bills, you can choose to have the chimney breast demolished.
Removing a chimney breast and replacing it with a new flue
Do you still need a flue but prefer a modern solution? Then consider installing a stainless steel flue. These round flues look sleeker and more modern and are easier to maintain than a traditional chimney.
How Sloop Concurrent works
Before we start work for you, you will naturally want to know how Sloop Concurrent operates. Below is a simple step-by-step guide. We take care of everything from start to finish.
Request a quote
Request a no-obligation quotation and receive a tailored price within 24 hours.
Schedule the project
If you accept the quote, we will schedule the demolition work with you
Carrying out the work
Our team starts work. We only hand over the project when you are 100% satisfied.
Have a chimney breast demolished by a professional company
Many people choose to demolish their chimney breast themselves to save money. The job may look simple, but it often proves more difficult than expected. Various complications can arise during the work. It is therefore advisable to have your chimney breast removed by a professional demolition company.
Load-bearing chimney breast
Your chimney breast is part of the chimney. This means the structure continues from the living room to the upper floors. As you can imagine, dangerous situations can arise if the chimney breast is load-bearing. The stability of your home may be compromised, and there may even be a risk of collapse.
A professional demolition company always checks first whether the chimney breast is load-bearing. Before we begin demolishing it, we first install a new support structure using beams or a lintel.
Asbestos
Was your chimney breast and chimney built before 1995? There is then a significant chance that it contains asbestos. Before 1995, asbestos was widely used as a fire-resistant material in and around chimneys and chimney breasts. If yours contains asbestos, you must notify your local authority of the demolition. A permit is often required in that case.
Soot
Because the chimney breast is part of your chimney, soot will probably be released when it is demolished. Soot will have built up in the chimney breast and chimney over many years.
Soot is an unpleasant-smelling, carcinogenic substance that must be handled with great care. It also has the unwelcome tendency to work its way through plaster. A professional demolition company will remove the soot layer and treat the underlying surface again.
Cosmetic demolition
A chimney breast is often in the middle of the living room, so it is especially important to finish the area neatly after removal. An experienced demolition company can remove it and finish the space so neatly that it looks as though there was never a chimney breast there.
Clearing rubble
Removing a chimney breast produces a lot of rubble. Is it more than 10 m3? Then you will probably need to apply for a permit.
Having your chimney breast removed by a professional company such as Concurrent? All rubble will be cleared up and disposed of neatly for you.
About Sloop Concurrent
Sloop Concurrent is a demolition company with nationwide coverage. Our certified demolition teams provide quality, professional demolition work throughout the Netherlands. With several operating bases across the country, we can help you quickly. Our 100 skilled demolition workers are happy to assist, and our efficient way of working allows us to offer demolition services at affordable prices.
Every day, we help private and commercial customers demolish, renovate and repair a range of structures. This includes complete demolition, but our experienced team is equally capable of removing a load-bearing wall or chimney. We confidently describe ourselves as a full-service demolition company.
How we remove a chimney breast
Considering having your chimney breast removed and wondering how it works? Below, we show step by step how we demolish an old chimney breast.
Step 1: Inspecting the chimney breast
Before removing your chimney breast, we first check whether it forms part of a load-bearing chimney. If the chimney breast is load-bearing, we will first build a new support structure using beams or a lintel.
Step 2: Checking for asbestos
We check whether the chimney breast contains asbestos. This has major implications for the demolition work. The chimney breast must then be removed in accordance with the appropriate safety regulations. Any asbestos present must also be reported to the local authority, and a permit must be applied for.
Step 3: Demolition
Removing a chimney breast begins with taking off any decorative features. We then demolish the chimney breast from the top down to prevent collapse during the work. Finally, we remove the flue.
Step 4: Removing rubble
Removing a chimney breast produces a great deal of rubble. We clear it up and take it away, leaving you with nothing to worry about.
Step 5: Making good
Removing a chimney breast leaves unsightly uneven areas in the wall. Our plasterer neatly finishes your wall and floor, making it look as though there was never a chimney breast there!
If a soot layer is exposed during demolition, we remove it expertly and treat the underlying surface. This prevents harmful soot from coming through the plaster again.
Want an exact price? Request a quote
Would you like to know what the demolition will cost? Request a quotation with no obligation and receive it by email within 24 hours. Would you prefer us to prepare a quotation on site? That is no problem at all!
Chimney breast demolition and permits
We are regularly asked whether a permit is needed to demolish a chimney breast. The answer is “yes”: a permit is required in many cases. If the chimney breast is load-bearing, structural calculations must be prepared. You can use these to apply for an environment and planning permit. Without structural calculations, you cannot apply for a permit.
Please note: every municipality has different rules. It is sensible to check with your own municipality first to find out which permits apply to your situation.
Environmental permit
Do you need an environmental and planning permit? This varies by local authority. You can check whether one is needed on the Omgevingsloket website. Make sure you do this in good time. We can help where necessary. At Sloop Concurrent, we offer a 100% permit guarantee. If an application is unsuccessful, we will make sure you still obtain a permit.
Building permit
Do you want to remove a load-bearing chimney breast? For example, do floor joists from an upper storey rest on it? Removing it will then affect your home's structure. In that case, you must apply for a building permit. As mentioned earlier, a structural engineer must prepare structural calculations before you apply for a building permit, which forms part of an environmental and planning permit. If the structural alteration requires the chimney breast's weight to be supported, a temporary propping plan must also be prepared.
Demolition permit
The standard rule is that demolition work producing more than 10m3 of waste must be reported to the municipality. A demolition permit is also required in that case. This permit is also mandatory if the chimney breast contains asbestos. If you suspect that your chimney breast contains asbestos, have an asbestos survey carried out. An asbestos survey report tells you exactly where the asbestos is and how a demolition company can remove it as efficiently and safely as possible.
Chimney breast demolition costs
Would you like to know the cost of having your chimney breast demolished? Every property and situation is different, so we always need to prepare a tailored quote based on your circumstances and wishes. However, we can give you a general idea of the average cost of chimney breast demolition.
Removing a chimney breast on the ground floor, 1st floor and in the loft costs between € 1.700,- and € 3.000,-. This includes VAT and finishing the walls and ceilings. The amount depends entirely on the circumstances. Is the chimney breast load-bearing? Is it easy to reach? What finish do you want after removal? Questions like these determine the total cost.
What customers say about Sloop Concurrent
Sloop Concurrent would be nowhere without its customers. This is what our customers have to say about us.
Removing a chimney breast yourself
As you have read above, demolishing a chimney breast is a complex job. If it is load-bearing or contains asbestos or soot, it can be downright dangerous. We therefore recommend having your chimney breast removed by a professional, qualified company. With a professional demolition company, you can leave all the work to skilled tradespeople with peace of mind.
It is understandable that you might want to demolish the chimney breast yourself to save money. However, we strongly advise against this. Want to know what it costs for us to remove it? Request a no-obligation quotation so you know exactly what to expect and can avoid surprises.
Removing a chimney breast for a fireplace
Would you still like an open fireplace, but one that does not fit your existing chimney breast? The chimney breast may need to be removed or modified. Our certified demolition workers are happy to discuss how to adapt the existing chimney breast to suit your requirements and new fireplace.
Removing a chimney breast on a concrete floor
A chimney breast often stands on a concrete floor. We are therefore regularly asked whether it can be removed from a concrete floor. If you do the demolition yourself, achieving a neat finish can be difficult. The bottom section must be broken away with a demolition hammer. By having your chimney breast removed by a recognised demolition company, you can be confident that your concrete floor will also be neatly finished.
Sloop Concurrent: certifications and insurance
When you ask Sloop Concurrent to carry out your demolition work, you can look forward to a pleasant working relationship. Sloop Concurrent is well insured. We hold CAR insurance, or Construction All Risks insurance, covering material damage arising during the construction or installation of buildings, roads, bridges and systems. We have never had to make a claim on this insurance, but we prefer to be on the safe side.
Sloop Concurrent is also an accredited training company, training the skilled tradespeople of the future. All our demolition workers are trained in-house, and we do not subcontract our work. This is reflected both in the total cost and in the final result.
Asbestos must always be considered when demolishing structures. We therefore hold dNAA certification, which allows us to remove asbestos. We do so safely and responsibly.
Sloop Concurrent: other popular services
Demolition is work we carry out with passion and expertise. Below are some of the services our customers choose most often.
Load-bearing wall removal
Would you like an open-plan kitchen or more space? Removing load-bearing walls is everyday work for us. Our tradespeople deliver quality workmanship.
Kitchen demolition
Our experts have extensive experience demolishing and dismantling kitchens. We are happy to help with this specialist work.
Removing a chimney breast? Request a no-obligation quote!
Would you like a chimney breast removed and want to know the exact cost? We provide a tailored quotation. Where necessary, we visit you to assess the situation without any obligation.
We aim to provide a tailored quotation for your demolition project within 24 hours.
Sloop Concurrent
Olivierstraat 16, 2021BL Haarlem
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