Removing Chimney Pipe From Roof

Locate the second pipe connection and do the same.

Removing chimney pipe from roof.

When people think of a chimney this is the part they tend to picture. To disconnect chimney pipes locate the first pipe connection. The type of chimney removal method you choose full or partial. Removing an entire chimney stack and breast costs 2 000 4 000 on average.

You should see screws or rivets on the bottom or female pipe end which holds the top or male pipe end in place. The method shown is a slow del. I have spoken with two contractors two architects and one plumber who have advised that this can be done. However chimney removal costs vary from one chimney to the next for a number of reasons.

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. Remove another section of pipe if it is still protruding above the roof line. Remove all the straps in the same way that you removed the first one and the sections of pipe will come apart. 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 you have a chimney pipe or vent coming out of the top of your house that is no longer being used for any sort of ventilation or that you moved to another location you will need to re shingle the roof after removing it removal of the chimney is relatively easy as it should come right up after the roof tar screws and shingles holding it in place have been removed. 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. Using a screwdriver or ratchet wrench loosen the screws or rivets. It is the portion which protrudes from the roof ending in a cap.

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. However i am still unsure.