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Fireplace surround, flue or chimney?

The visible fireplace structure is only part of the picture. Removal also requires investigation of the flue, connected appliances and remaining structure above.

Draagmuur Gigant · Updated 24 September 2026

Define the removal

Removing a surround, the chimney breast in one room or the entire stack above the roof involves different work. Mark what must go and what remains.

Check use and repairs

A flue may still serve an appliance or another part of the building. Discuss isolation with the relevant specialist. An apparently unused channel may still have a function. Specify repairs to floors, walls, ceilings and roof, including who handles the final finishes.

Your checklist

  • Mark the exact removal limits
  • Check appliances and shared use
  • Include roof and interior repairs
Sources and further reading

Omgevingsloket · IPLO

General information about projects in the Netherlands. Your building requires its own assessment and design.

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