Chimney Breast Removal Calculations in Thurrock
Structural calculations and Building Control support for chimney breast removal, including steel beam or gallows bracket design where appropriate. Clear drawings your builder can follow before anything is removed.
Based in Ilford, we work with homeowners in Thurrock and the surrounding area. Get in touch to discuss your project and request a quote.
Our Chimney Breast Removal Calculations Process
- Initial consultation and site assessment
- Detailed structural analysis and calculations
- Clear structural drawings your builder can follow
- Building Control-ready documentation
- Follow-up support for Building Control queries where needed
Why Choose SBS?
- Practical structural engineering support
- Building Control-ready drawings and calculations
- Local engineer covering Thurrock and nearby areas
- Support from enquiry through to Building Control submission
Understanding Thurrock
Thames-side housing on clay soil
Properties across Thurrock — from Tilbury and Grays to Stanford-le-Hope and South Ockendon — sit predominantly on London Clay near the Thames estuary. This affects foundation design, drainage and how subsidence and heave should be assessed.
Mixed housing stock across the borough
Thurrock combines Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Grays, post-war and 1960s housing in Tilbury and South Ockendon, and substantial new-build developments around Purfleet. Each era has its own structural quirks worth understanding before alterations.
Active regeneration driving home improvements
Ongoing regeneration around Tilbury, Grays and Purfleet is increasing property values across Thurrock. Homeowners are investing in extensions, loft conversions, wall removals and structural surveys to bring older properties up to modern standards.
1950s-1970s residential housing stock near the Thames
Tilbury's housing is predominantly post-war terraced and semi-detached properties. Many homes are on clay soil near the Thames estuary, making foundation assessment important. Loft conversions and rear extensions are popular improvements.
What Homeowners & Contractors Say
"SBS designed our chimney breast removal and a new RSJ for our Stanford-le-Hope cottage. The calculations were thorough and our contractor had no issues during installation."
David and Maria Reynolds
Homeowners
Example project types we can support in Thurrock
Chimney Breast Removal with Gallows Brackets - Thurrock
📍 thurrock · RM16
The Challenge
Homeowner wanted to remove the ground-floor chimney breast in a 1930s semi while keeping the upstairs breast and stack intact, to free up space in the lounge.
Our Solution
Designed a pair of galvanised gallows brackets bolted to the party wall to support the remaining breast above. Specified bolt sizes, fixings and load paths in line with Approved Document A. Provided clear drawings the builder could install from.
The Result
Building Control approved the calculations on first submission. Brackets installed without issue and the lounge gained valuable floor space without affecting the chimney above.
Example project type
Chimney Breast Removal
Next steps
Talk to SBS and plan your project
Send through a sketch, plan or photo and we'll come back with a clear written quote — no obligation. Most enquiries are answered the same working day. Phone, WhatsApp and email are in the footer.
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Where we work from
Two offices — Ilford (61 Cranbrook Road, IG1 4PG) and Tilbury (Brunel Close, RM18 8EJ) — covering Ilford, Tilbury, Thurrock, East London and Essex.
