Interested in tearing down your chimney in Victoria, BC or Duncan, BC? Island Chimney Solutions is here to help! Tearing down a chimney is only recommended when it is no longer functioning as originally intended and is becoming a liability rather than a means of venting a heat source. If nothing is being vented out of the chimney and it is beyond repair, it may be time to tear it down to the roofline and patch overtop of it. However, it's important to note that removing your chimney may affect the value of your home negatively, especially if it can be used in the future for heating purposes. 

Chimney teardowns require scaffolding in order to safely remove the cap, flue liners, and bricks or stones. Sometimes, depending on the slope of the roof and the height of the chimney, Island Chimney Solutions may have to setup an additional set of scaffolding around the chimney itself to ensure a safe demolition. Once the chimney is demolished, the bricks then have to be thoroughly cleaned of all mortar and tested for asbestos prior to being recycled at a local aggregate yard. Another option is to reuse the bricks from your chimney as a garden path or patio feature instead. 

If you're in need of a chimney teardown, contact Island Chimney Solutions today to get the process started!

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Check out blog post about chimney teardowns to learn more about what's best for your specific situation: Repairing Your Chimney vs. Tearing It Down: What’s the Best Option for Your Home?