Updated 25 September 2026
Chimney removal (above roof) cost UK 2026
The going rate for chimney removal (above roof) in 2026 is £1,000–£3,000 (supply & fit, ex scaffold). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£1,000–£3,000
Worked example, 1 stack£2,030
Time on site2 days
Chimney removal (above roof) calculator
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Market band source: Trade2Base.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| down | Take stack down safely | 16 h |
| roof | Roof over where the stack was | 14 h |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade choice | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battens, membrane and tiles to roof over per stack | £80 Salvaged tiles — Matches the roof | £120 New matched tiles and membrane — Watertight patch | £180 Reclaimed to match plus new membrane — Invisible repair |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-25. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Stack size? small (1–2 pots) · large (3+ pots)
- New covering? concrete interlocking · clay plain tile · natural slate · fibre-cement slate big effect
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Signs of bats | bat droppings in the loft, gaps under ridge or soffits | Signs of bats: stop — a survey and possibly a licence are needed before work |
| Possible asbestos cement | corrugated or flat fibre-cement sheets, old soffits | Possible asbestos cement: test before disturbing |
Questions
How much does chimney removal (above roof) cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is £1,000–£3,000 (supply & fit, ex scaffold), from Trade2Base. A worked example of 1 stack comes to about £1,979–£2,106 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does chimney removal (above roof) take?
The worked example of 1 stack takes about 2 working days.
What changes the price of chimney removal (above roof)?
Mainly new covering, plus any prep found on site: signs of bats, possible asbestos cement.