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Chimney removal in Brighton, tiled over to match
Chimney removal in Brighton gets rid of a redundant stack for good: we take it down below the roofline, tile over the gap and leave nothing behind to leak. The quote is free, the visit costs nothing, and we take every brick away.
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If your stack does nothing but cost you money, these will sound familiar.
You never light a fire
The fireplace was blocked up years ago, but the stack still needs pointing, lead and flaunching like a working one. You are maintaining a chimney you never use.
Repair bills keep coming
Every few years there is another bill for pointing or flashing on the same stack. Taking it down puts an end to that cycle.
Leaks at the chimney base
Water getting in where the stack meets the roof is a flashing problem. Take the stack away and the leak point goes with it.
A stack due for rebuilding
A crumbling stack that needs a full rebuild costs a lot to put back up. If you do not need the chimney, removal is the simpler answer.
A loft conversion on the way
A stack in the path of a new dormer or roof window is a common reason to take it down. We handle the part above the roof.
Taking a stack down safely
With scaffold up and the roof sheeted, we lift the pots and take the stack down brick by brick, lowering the rubble in bags rather than dropping it down the flue or onto your slates. We go down below the rafters so the new roof covering can run straight across the opening. Every brick, pot and bag of rubble leaves site with us, and the ground below gets swept.
Next we cap the remaining flue and build in ventilation, because a sealed chimney breast traps damp and condensation that ends up staining the walls inside. Then we fit new timbers across the opening where the rafters need them, lay breathable membrane and battens, and slate or tile over so the gap disappears. We source slates or tiles to match, so the patch does not stand out from the street.
- Roof protected before we start
- Stack lowered by hand, never dropped
- Flue capped and ventilated
- New timbers and membrane across the gap
- Slates or tiles matched to your roof
- All rubble taken away
Removing chimneys on Brighton roofs
Most Brighton terraces were built with a fireplace in nearly every room, and many of those stacks are shared across the party wall with next door. That changes the job. Taking down your half of a shared stack affects your neighbour's roof, so talk to them first and take advice on what agreement you need. Large parts of Brighton and Hove sit in conservation areas, so check with Brighton & Hove City Council before anything comes down.
Remove it or keep it?
Both are sound choices, and the right one depends on the chimney's condition and your plans for the house.
Remove above the roofline
The stack comes down below the roof, the flue is capped and vented, and the roof is slated or tiled over. The chimney breasts inside stay put, so the rooms below are untouched.
Best for: Redundant stacks in poor condition
Keep and repair
We repoint, reflaunch and reflash the stack so it sheds water again. It keeps the period look of the roofline and a working flue if you ever want a wood burner.
Best for: Sound stacks and period roofs
What homeowners wrote after the job
Sureseal has done an amazing job on our roof replacement kept us updated all the way true from start to finish, also made our garden cleaner than it was before they came, highly recommended.
Had Jamie and the team out sort a leak on my roof fast reliable and even cleaned up and took away the waste would highly recommend them and even beat a previous quote I had got
I am extremely impressed with the fascias, soffits, and gutter cleaning service! The team was efficient, professional, and thorough, leaving everything spotless. My gutters are now functioning perfectly, and the fascias and soffits look brand new. Highly recommend this service to anyone looking for quality and reliable work. Great job!
Such a brilliant service from start to finish. Returned calls, kept in contact and the workmen were absolutely first class. Everything was left immaculately. They worked over the weekend to ensure my roof was done. It was a first class job and I recommend highly!
Really great job from these guys! Came out real quick to give a quote and did a fantastic and clean job! Highly recommend!
If you have any roofing work or repairs to be done, then look no further than Sureseal Roofing & Guttering. I have found William and his team to be responsive & professional. They were able to address all my queries and advise wherever necessary. Most importantly their standard of finished work measured upto what had been committed, as well as my expectations of high quality. I whole-heartedly recommend their work.
What chimney removal costs
The price turns on how tall the stack is, how many flues it holds and what it takes to reach it and roof over the gap. A two-pot stack on a hipped tile roof asks less than a wide, shared stack on a Welsh slate terrace, where matching slate costs more than concrete tile. We give you one fixed figure, with rubble removal included, and no call-out charge for the visit.
What sets the price
- Height and number of flues
- Scaffold and roof access
- Slate or tile to match
- New timbers across the opening
- Venting the chimney breast
- Volume of rubble to bring down
No surprises: the price on your written quote is the price you pay. No deposit.
From your call to a finished job
Tell us what's wrong
Tap the problem, fill in the short form or call Jamie. We respond fast, and emergencies get a call-out 24/7.
Free drone survey
We put a drone over the roof and show you the photos, so you see exactly what we see.
Fixed written quote
One price for the job that's actually needed. No deposit and no call-out charge.
Done and cleared
We do the work, take every bit of waste away and leave the place spotless.
Chimney removal questions
Can a chimney be removed above the roofline only?
Yes, and it is the most common way to do it. We take the stack down to below the rafters, cap and vent the flue, and slate or tile over the gap so the roof runs straight through. The chimney breasts inside the house stay exactly where they are, so none of your rooms are disturbed and all the work happens on the roof.
Do I need permission to remove a chimney?
Check with your local council before any work starts, especially if your home is listed or sits in a conservation area. If the stack is shared with next door, speak to your neighbour and take advice on any party wall agreement you need. We cannot make that call for you, but we will point you to the right people when we quote.
What happens to the chimney breast after the stack is removed?
It stays where it is, and we make sure it stays dry. With the stack gone, the flue is capped at the top and still needs airflow, otherwise condensation builds up inside and shows as damp patches on the breast. We fit a vented cap and advise a small vent in the breast in each room, so the old flue can breathe.
Will the roof match after the chimney comes down?
It will once the new pieces weather in. We source slates or tiles to match your roof, reclaimed when the originals are no longer made, and lay them to the same gauge and pattern. On a Welsh slate terrace, the patch sits in with the rest straight away. On clay tiles, a little weathering softens any colour difference.
Is removing a chimney cheaper than repairing it?
Over the life of the house, often yes. A removal costs more than a single round of repointing, but it ends every future bill for pointing, flaunching, pots and lead on that stack. If the chimney needs a rebuild anyway, removal is the lower cost straight away. We price both routes so you can compare them side by side.
Done paying to maintain a chimney you never use?
Ask for a free removal quote and Jamie will talk you through what comes down and what stays.