There are many aspects to the chimney removal process that will affect how much your project will cost.
Removing a fireplace and chimney.
You re looking at a minimum of 10 000 for that kind of work.
This project will take you some grunt time depending on your skill level of diy removal projects.
Removing a chimney isn t as simple as getting rid of the visible stack.
The type of chimney removal method you choose full or partial.
The reason for removing a fireplace may vary but many reasons may be that extra space is needed the fireplace is damaged or you just do not use it often enough.
Place a ladder against the side of your home closest to the.
It ll be a big task involving at least a couple of dumpster loads of waste and a week or more of work in your house.
Fireplace and chimney removal costs.
Removing an entire chimney stack and breast costs 2 000 4 000 on average.
However chimney removal costs vary from one chimney to the next for a number of reasons.
A complete removal could run 4 000 to 6 000.
Look online for construction dumpster rentals in your area.
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A partial fireplace or chimney demolition costs 500 to 2 500 to remove everything below or above the roof line.
Chisel the mortar around the bricks.
This part is only a tiny portion of the actual chimney structure.
The cost to remove a fireplace and chimney is 3 000 to 6 000 which includes demolishing the stack and breast installing structural support and repairing the walls floor and roof.
Rent a dumpster so you can easily get rid of the bricks.
Climb onto your roof so you can access the chimney.
A full removal involves getting rid of the entire structure and often leads to extra space in rooms where the breast is intruding.
It s a big job but you can remove chimney fireplace yourself.
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A partial chimney or fireplace demolition costs 500 to 2 000.