Chimney repair
Removing a chimney is labor intensive work. You need to know exactly what you have to do so that the project can be properly fulfilled.
Tools and Materials Needed
- Plastic sheeting or tarpaulin
- Sledgehammer
- Hammer
- Chisel
- Drywall
- Screws
- Screwdriver
- Ladder
- Tape measure
- Safety equipment
Partial or complete removal
You must decide if you want to remove a part of the chimney, or the whole thing.
Permits
Before removing the chimney you need special permits. make sure you respect building regulations and get the necessary paper work. You need all these things because you are modifying the structure of the house.
Tools
You need to gather up all the necessary tools to complete the job. You may need to rent some special equipment such as a power saw. Don’t forget to purchase plastic sheeting to cover the hole in the roof in case of rough weather. You will need a lot of drywall to cover up the hole left in the spot where the chimney was.
Protect the area
You will need to cover the whole work area with plastic sheeting to protect anything that might be around. Also, if the chimney is close to any neighboring house, you should pay a lot more attention when working, not to disturb your neighbors. Safety if very important, so you should rent safety gear just to be on the safe side.