Remove the flue, neatly close the roof and reclaim space. Removing a chimney is permit-free in most cases because the overall form of the building does not change. We produce the construction drawing from €495, ready in 4 weeks.
Removing a chimney means demolishing the flue above the roof, after which the roof opening is made watertight. This is usually permit-exempt because the main form of the building does not change. The construction drawing starts from €495 and is ready in 4 weeks (express 1-2 weeks).
Removing a chimney goes beyond simply taking away the section above the roof. These are the elements we record in the drawing that the contractor carries out step by step.
The brickwork of the chimney above the roof boarding is demolished and removed course by course. Rubble via the gutter or a skip beside the building.
After demolition a gap remains in the roof. This is closed with tiles, bitumen or zinc, fully watertight and seamlessly connecting to the existing roof surface.
With a full demolition, the duct is removed through all floors. Floor and ceiling penetrations are repaired and finished.
Sometimes the flue carries floor joists or acts as a partition wall. We map this out and calculate a replacement support structure where needed.
After demolition of the duct, the openings on each floor are closed, insulated and prepared for plastering, ready for finishing by the occupant.
A listed building or protected townscape requires additional coordination. We advise on permit obligations and listed building requirements.
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Removing a chimney does not alter the main form of the building, so in most cases it is permit-free. We document this in the drawing and verify it for your specific situation. From €495. Request a no-obligation quote for your exact situation.
Indicative calculator. The drawing is a fixed price; the demolition work is carried out separately by a contractor.
* We handle the design and (if required) the permit. The demolition work and closing off the roof are carried out separately by a contractor; that amount is an estimate. Request a quote for the exact drawing costs.
From removing only the above-roof section to a full demolition with structural modification. We advise on what is technically and legally feasible in terms of permits.
The protruding part of the chimney is demolished and the roof opening is professionally sealed. The flue inside the home remains intact (or is already blocked).
Chimney removed above the roofline and the flue demolished through all floors. More space and a clean result. Floor and ceiling penetrations are restored.
The channel carries floor joists or acts as a load-bearing wall. We draw the demolition and the replacement structure (steel beam or column), including structural calculation.
Removing a chimney is usually the smallest intervention on a roof. Here is how it compares to a new roof and a dormer.
The rules are the same across the Netherlands, but practice varies by property type and location. An overview of common situations.
Example project · terraced house · 1950s · permit-free · 2 storeys canal
Challenge: A family in Rotterdam had a 1950s terraced house with a large brick chimney that was no longer in use. The chimney caused leaks during heavy rain and took up useful space in the attic. They were unsure whether a building permit was required.
Our approach: We checked the listed building status and zoning plan: not a listed building, not a protected townscape. Removing the chimney does not alter the main form of the building, so it is permit-free. We drew the complete demolition sequence for the flue on both floors and the watertight roof seal with zinc plates connecting to the existing roof tiles.
Result: Chimney fully removed, roof completely watertight, attic usable as storage space. Drawing in 4 weeks, carried out by a local contractor in 2 days. No permit procedure required.
Removing a chimney seems straightforward, but requires the right construction drawing. What you still need to know.
Removing a chimney is permit-free if the overall form of the building does not change. This is almost always the case for a standard home. A listed building, protected townscape or a visually prominent chimney does require a permit.
SOURCE · BBL / ENVIRONMENT ACT 2026In older homes the flue sometimes supports floor beams or acts as a (light) partition wall. We map this out in advance. If there is a structural function, we calculate a replacement solution.
ADVICE · always carry out a structural check for buildings before 1970If a roofer is on the roof for replacement or repair work anyway, combine that with the chimney demolition. The contractor needs to close the roof opening regardless; it is more efficient to include it in the planning straight away.
ADVICE · Tekenpunt project experienceUsually not. Removing a chimney does not alter the principal form of the building, so it is permit-free in most cases. Exceptions are a listed building, a protected townscape or a character-defining chimney that forms part of the facade composition. We check this free of charge.
The construction drawing for removing a chimney starts from €495 at Tekenpunt. The demolition work and sealing of the roof are for a contractor; those costs are indicatively between €800 and €3,200 depending on the number of floors and the condition of the chimney.
When removing a chimney, the flue is demolished above the roof level and, where applicable, inside the home through all floors. The opening in the roof is then professionally closed and made watertight. Where the flue was load-bearing, a replacement support is installed.
Yes. If the flue inside the house remains intact (or is already blocked), you can choose to remove only the protruding section above the roof. The roof opening is then neatly sealed. This is the most cost-effective option and is almost always permit-free.
We deliver the drawing within 4 weeks (express 1-2 weeks). If a permit is required, allow 8 weeks for the municipal decision period. The demolition work itself typically takes 1-3 days.
Yes. We provide drawings for chimney removal across the Netherlands. The draughting is done remotely; any required building permit is submitted to your municipality.
A fixed-price quote within 1 working day. Free check whether your chimney can be removed without a permit. No obligation.