How do you support a chimney stack in the loft?

How do you support a chimney stack in the loft?

Gallows Brackets is a right-angled shaped steel support mechanism used to support the remaining Chimney Breast or Stack above and will be installed onto the party wall directly beneath the remaining element of the Chimney Breast or Stack.

Do I need a structural engineer to remove a chimney stack?

If you discover that the chimney breast you want to remove is real, then you will almost certainly need to contact a structural engineer. Actual chimney breasts form part of the structure of a house – once removed, the addition of support beams may need to be incorporated to support any masonry above.

Are chimney breasts load bearing?

The chimney breasts are part of the building’s structure and taking them out should be approached in the same way as taking out a load bearing wall. In some circumstances a system of gallows brackets may be agreeable to the building inspector but you must check with your local building control office first.

Is it worth removing a chimney breast?

Removing your chimney does not necessarily mean everything from top to bottom has to be taken out. Removing a chimney breast from a room in your house will help create more space within your home. If this is your intention then you may only require it to be completed in a single room.

Do you need Neighbours permission to remove chimney breast?

If the building is listed or located in a neighbour loft conversion Party Wall, you will require planning permission to make internal alterations. However, the removal of an external chimney is usually considered as Permitted Development (PD), which automatically has planning permission.

How long does a structural engineer report take?

How long do your reports take to produce? We aim to deliver your report within 7-10 days from the date of instruction, on the assumption that we can readily access the property. If you need your report more quickly than this, please ask and we will do what we can to meet your requirements.

Can you remove a chimney breast without a party wall agreement?

except you can’t, because if the chimney stack is on a shared or party wall you will need party wall agreement. If you are doing any work on a party wall – and this is quite major structural work – you must follow the procedures laid out in the Party Wall etc Act.