Supporting 2 chimney stacks in loft.

davespilbrow
davespilbrow Posts: 2 Newbie
edited 11 April 2013 at 2:38PM in Is this quote fair?
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  • Kiran
    Kiran Posts: 1,368 Forumite
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    It would probably be a cheaper job to get rid of the chimney completely. If you had a roofer deal with everything above tile level (eg knock down the stack, patch felt and tile) you could undertake the rest of the work yourself. I was in a similar position with an unsupported stach in my house. It took me a day to remove the stack and then a day filling the skip with rubble. Obviously you do need to be careful but if you feel competent then its also going to be a good deal cheaper
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  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    Utter madness to leave several tons of bricks up there like a sword of Damocles waiting to descend at the drop of a pin.

    Take it all down and get a roofer to make good.

    You have to wonder what other horrors are hiding yet to be discovered.


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  • wendywilliams
    wendywilliams Posts: 1 Newbie
    This is a good job u need some one who is expert in Chimney Repair. Because the bricks are most important in the Chimney and the repairing is most painful work in Chimney.
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    wendywilliams wrote: »
    This is a good job u need some one who is expert in Chimney Repair. Because the bricks are most important in the Chimney and the repairing is most painful work in Chimney.
    Can I have some of what you are on please?

    Cheers
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  • ewcs
    ewcs Posts: 112 Forumite
    keystone wrote: »
    Can I have some of what you are on please?

    Cheers
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  • Dippypud
    Dippypud Posts: 1,927 Forumite
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    edited 29 April 2011 at 7:30PM
    This gives the jist of what's involved:

    http://www.carryduffdesigns.co.uk/technical/chimney-removal.html

    might help you decide.

    Found this as well,

    http://www.homeroofing.co.uk/id32.html
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  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    ewcs wrote: »
    Everyone can`t be perfect like you, that`s what make us individuals.
    Following me around? Don't know whether to be flattered or feel sorry for you. :D

    Cheers
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  • Jaynne
    Jaynne Posts: 552 Forumite
    We've just had the exact same issue, chimneys removed and the stacks not supported properly. The quote from a builder recommended by the EA to support a single chimney using 2 steel beams was £682 ex vat.
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    Jaynne wrote: »
    We've just had the exact same issue, chimneys removed and the stacks not supported properly. The quote from a builder recommended by the EA to support a single chimney using 2 steel beams was £682 ex vat.
    For that price youi can probably get 'em taken out completely and avoid the small hours rumble.

    Cheers
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