Chimney Removal across Lancashire & Greater Manchester
Unused chimney stacks taken down and the roof made good with matching tiles or slates.
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Chimney Removal
Chimney Removal from Oakcrest Roofing
Many houses have chimneys that have not served a fire in years, but the stack still needs maintaining. If it is damp, leaning or due a rebuild, removing it can cost less than repairing it, and it takes away a common source of leaks. The usual approach is to take the stack down below the roof line, cap and vent the flue, and roof over the opening.
Before we start, we check whether the chimney is shared with a neighbour, as it is on many terraces and semis, because that can require a party wall agreement. We also check that the breast below is supported if it has been removed inside, and whether planning or conservation rules apply. Once the stack is down, the roof is battened, membraned and finished in tiles or slates matched to the rest of the slope.
Written price first
Itemised, before any work
What's included
What our chimney removal service covers
The work that goes into the job, set out in your written quote.
- Checks for shared stacks, party wall matters and planning before work starts
- Stack taken down by hand and debris lowered safely
- Flue capped and vented to prevent condensation
- Roof opening battened, membraned and tiled or slated to match
- Old chimney leadwork removed and the roof made watertight
- Rubble and waste cleared from site
Get a free, no-obligation roofing quote
We come out, take a proper look and send you an itemised written price.
The process
How we carry out chimney removal
From the first look at the roof to the final clear-up, this is how the job runs.
- 1
Step 1 of 4
Pre-work checks
We confirm who owns the stack, any party wall or planning requirements, and the support under the breast.
- 2
Step 2 of 4
Take down
The stack is dismantled brick by brick from the top, with debris lowered or chuted safely.
- 3
Step 3 of 4
Cap the flue
The remaining flue is capped below the roof line and vented.
- 4
Step 4 of 4
Roof over
Timbers are trimmed in, membrane and battens fitted, and the gap tiled or slated to match.
Why choose us
Why homeowners choose Oakcrest for chimney removal
A written price first
You get an itemised quote before any work starts, so you know what you are paying for and nothing changes once the scaffold is up.
Photos of what we find
We photograph the parts of the roof you cannot see from the ground, so you can judge the problem for yourself rather than take our word for it.
Repair or replace, honestly
If a repair will see the roof through, that is what we quote. When a roof is at the end of its life we tell you, so you can plan instead of paying twice.
Tidy sites, waste removed
Your garden, drive and windows are protected while we work, and every old tile, batten and offcut leaves with us at the end of the job.
Pricing
What affects the cost of chimney removal
Chimney removal is priced on:
- Height and size of the stack
- Whether it is shared with a neighbour
- Matching tiles or slates to roof over the gap
- Scaffold and waste removal
No hidden extras
Scaffold and waste in the price
About us
Repairs and replacements, carried out with care
Oakcrest Roofing Ltd looks after pitched and flat roofs across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, from terraces with original slate to extensions and garages with tired flat roofs.
- Written, itemised quotes
- Photos of what we find
- Tidy sites, waste removed
Our work
Recent roofing work
Where we work
Chimney Removal near you
We carry out chimney removal across Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Choose your town:
Aerial inspections
Drone roof surveys
Our drone roof survey and aerial inspection service provides an instant, efficient and safe way to assess the condition of your roof. Using HD drones, we capture detailed images and videos of hard-to-reach areas, identifying potential issues like leaks, cracks, and structural damage.
This non-invasive method reduces risks and disruption and results in accurate data without the need for roof ladders or expensive scaffolding. Ideal for residential, commercial or industrial properties, this service ensures thorough, cost-effective inspections every time.
We advise that you get your roof professionally surveyed every 2-3 years to keep up with any potential damage and early signs of wear and tear. If we catch minor repairs early, they will not become a more serious problem in the future.
FAQs
Common questions about chimney removal
Do I need permission to remove a chimney?
What if the chimney is shared with my neighbour?
Can I remove the stack but keep the fireplace?
Will the roof look patched afterwards?
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