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Architech 2 Engineering

Chimney Repairs and Removals in London, UK

If your property’s chimney is damaged, outdated, or no longer needed, our chimney repairs and removals service offers a safe, compliant, and efficient solution. From structural assessments to aesthetic restoration, Architect2Engineering handles every stage with precision and care, ensuring your home remains stable, compliant, and visually appealing.

Do You Need Planning Permission to Remove a Chimney?

Many homeowners ask, “Do you need planning permission to remove a chimney?” In most cases, internal chimney breast removal falls under permitted development, but you must follow building regulations and chimney breast removal rules. External changes, like chimney stack removal, may require planning permission and approval from building control chimney stack removal authorities. We guide you through every step, from paperwork to compliance.

What Are Gallows Brackets and Why Are They Important?

When removing a chimney breast, gallows brackets (sometimes called gallow brackets chimney) are steel supports fixed to the wall to carry the load of the remaining chimney stack. Without them, you risk structural damage. We supply and install:

  • Bracket chimney systems for stable support
  • Chimney gallows bracket solutions tailored to your property

Chimney brackets support for ongoing structural safety

How We Support Your Chimney Removal Project

Our process ensures your home remains structurally safe:

  • Structural evaluation – Checking if your chimney is load-bearing and if RSJ chimney support or chimney breast support beams are required.

  • Use of gallows brackets – Installing gallows brackets chimney systems, chimney support brackets, or chimney gallows brackets and plate where needed for stability.

  • Full restoration –Compliance with regulations – Ensuring adherence to chimney stack removal building regulations and fire safety standards.

  •  Repairing walls, ceilings, and floors after removal for a seamless finish.

Our Chimney Removal Process

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Initial Consultation:

2

Structural Evaluation:

3

Obtaining Permits:

Expert Chimney Repairs

  • If your chimney is damaged but you’d prefer not to remove it entirely, we also offer chimney repairs including:

    • Repairing a chimney after weather damage

    • Fireplace repair and fireplace chimney restoration

    • Chimney inspection near me and maintenance services

    • Fixing chimney parts and improving safety after a chimney fire

Keeping Your Chimney Clean and Safe

We work with trusted specialists for chimney clean sweep services, ensuring safe operation for wood burners and open fires. Whether you want a Victorian chimney sweep style service or modern cleaning, we can arrange:

  • Chimney sweep Edinburgh

  • Brighton chimney sweep

  • Log burner chimney sweep services

  • Guidance on how to sweep a chimney and how long does a chimney sweep take

We can also advise on chimney cleaning prices and connect you with professionals for regular maintenance.

Why Choose Architect2Engineering?

  1. Experienced in chimney removal near me projects across London and the UK
  2. Full compliance with removal of chimney breast building regulations
  3. Safe installation of RSJ chimney support and chimney gallows brackets
  4. End-to-end service — from chimney inspection to complete removal or repair
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Get a Safe, Compliant Chimney Removal Today

If you need chimney repairs and removals, whether for a single fireplace and chimney or a full chimney stack removal, our expert team is here to help. We’ll handle building control chimney stack removal requirements, install chimney support if needed, and restore your home’s interior to perfection.

Call us today or request a free quote to get started on your safe, regulation-compliant chimney project.

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