Once upon a time, having a chimney was essential, but now they have become a relic. Gas central heating and electric fires are the main heat sources in modern homes. Most people who live in a house with a fireplace and chimney never use them to heat the home.
A lot of people take out the fireplace and replace it with another heat source such as a gas or electric fire. Some people choose none of these and opt for a decorative feature.
No matter what people want to do with their fireplace, the chimney stack remains on top of the roof, whether it’s in use or not. If you are a homeowner who no longer uses there chimney, are you happy to pay for chimney repairs even though you don’t use it? You may want to think about chimney removal if you have no plans of ever using it.
Do You Use Your Chimney?
Ask yourself this question – when was the last time you used your chimney? If the answer was never or years ago, then you need to seriously consider whether it’s worth leaving the chimney up on your roof.
If your fireplace has been blocked off and boarded up, the chimney on the roof serves no purpose and is a liability. The unused chimney is only going to cost you more money in the future on repairs.
The Downside to Chimneys
If you are still not sure about having your chimney stack taken down, think about the pros and cons before you make a decision.
If you plan on living in your current home for years to come, consider the costs of maintaining a chimney versus having a chimney removed. If the chimney suffers any damage due to high winds, rain, or ice, it will need to be repaired immediately, or you run the risk of debris falling to the ground below or down your fireplace.
Unused chimneys are also prone to leaks, which can lead to damp in the home (something which every homeowner wants to avoid).
Ventilation problems are also an issue in rooms that have a boarded up fireplace.
Staining on the chimney breast is common, and it is caused by moisture within the chimney stack interacting with the soot.
Now that I have explained to you about all of the maintenance required to keep chimney stack on the roof, is it worth keeping it if it’s not in use?
Chimney Removal Cost
Having a chimney removed is not as expensive as you would think.
If you would like to get a free no obligation quote to have your chimney removed enter your details into this contact form. It’s quick and easy and before you know it you will have an idea of how much it is going to cost to have your chimney removed.
Best of all it doesn’t cost you a penny!
Damaged Chimneys Are Unsightly
If your chimney is not causing any problems in your home, you may think to yourself that it’s not worth the hassle.
However, having an old damaged chimney on your roof can be a real eyesore. Removing an old, damaged chimney stack can literally transform the look of your home.
You can make your home look like new again and remove any unwanted repair bills in the future at the same time.