Removing Chimney Pipe From Roof

When people think of a chimney this is the part they tend to picture.

Removing chimney pipe from roof.

The method shown is a slow del. Remove another section of pipe if it is still protruding above the roof line. If you re thinking about tearing a chimney down below the roof line the chimney must be located in the middle of the house. If the chimney is located on an outside wall the fix wouldn t simply involve removing the chimney below the roof line it would require complete removal of the chimney which might be cost prohibitive.

However i am still unsure. Remove all the straps in the same way that you removed the first one and the sections of pipe will come apart. However chimney removal costs vary from one chimney to the next for a number of reasons. Note that removing any portion of a chimney breast will require structural reinforcements for that floor and the one above as well as possible reinforcement of the outer wall.

If it isn t you can proceed to fixing the roof or you can remove the entire chimney all the way down to the basement. This video shows the chimney removal of a small single skin chimney stack below roof level and then tiled over to make good. Locate the second pipe connection and do the same. The type of chimney removal method you choose full or partial.

I have spoken with two contractors two architects and one plumber who have advised that this can be done. You should see screws or rivets on the bottom or female pipe end which holds the top or male pipe end in place. It is the portion which protrudes from the roof ending in a cap. Using a screwdriver or ratchet wrench loosen the screws or rivets.

There are many aspects to the chimney removal process that will affect how much your project will cost. To disconnect chimney pipes locate the first pipe connection.