Whether you’re removing an old marble fireplace, taking out a timber surround before installing a stove, or updating a room during a renovation, local tradespeople across Ireland are ready on TaskMatch. From tiled hearth removal to disconnecting a back boiler, we’ve Taskers that can give you a quote within minutes. To get started, share a few details about your fireplace and what you’d like removed.
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Our fireplace surround removal taskers service the Leinster area and are based in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare and Meath.
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A specialist tasker can safely remove old fireplace surrounds, mantels, hearths, inserts, and tiled surrounds from your home. If they are an experienced tradesperson, they can assess the type of fireplace you have, with older fireplaces often fixed into brickwork, plaster, or flooring, making the job more difficult. Many fireplace removal taskers are handymen who can help with other jobs, such as plaster repair, tiling, painting or waste removal. So they may be able to get the area around the fireplace fully finished.
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The cost of removing a fireplace surround in Ireland will vary depending on the type of fireplace, the materials involved, and whether additional work is needed afterwards. In general, you can expect to pay between €150 - €700. Larger jobs involving hearth removal, chimney breast work, plastering, or waste disposal can cost significantly more. For an accurate quote, speak to a tasker who can assess the fireplace safely before work begins.
Get quotes for fireplace surround removal in your areaYes, in many cases a fireplace surround can be removed cleanly. However, some fireplaces may cause plaster or wall damage during removal that require repairs afterwards.
Common tools include pry bars, bolsters, hammers, angle grinders, drills, dust sheets, and safety gear.
Yes. Many Taskers can remove both the fireplace surround and hearth during the same job.
Yes. Gas fires should always be disconnected by a qualified professional before removal. Electric fires should be safely isolated before work begins.
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