How to Properly Chase Walls: A Practical Guide for the Master (+ Checklist)

How to Properly Chase Walls: A Practical Guide for the Master (+ Checklist)

Wall chasing is not simply about "chipping away at a wall." It is a technical operation where mistakes can be costly.

Damage the wiring – you get a short circuit. Weaken a load-bearing wall – you face structural issues with the house. Forget about the dust – the whole apartment gets covered in concrete. And all of this could have been avoided if you knew the rules.

This guide is for craftsmen who want to do things correctly. No "hoping for the best" and no "winging it." Only what you need to know before chasing walls.

What’s inside:

Preparation: How to identify load-bearing walls, how to locate wiring, and what tools you need.

Rules: Where you can and cannot chase walls; depth and width; horizontal and vertical chases.

Technology: How to mark out, how to chase, how to remove dust, and how to make up the channels.

Common mistakes: Horizontal chases in load-bearing walls, chases that are too deep, chasing without testing for wiring.

Checklist – for printing before starting work.

Why it’s important:

Safety. You won’t damage the wiring or weaken the wall.

Proper installation. The chase will be even and of the correct depth.

Cleanliness. You know how to remove dust and avoid filling the apartment with it.

Who is this for:

Electricians – for proper wall chasing.

Handymen – for wiring installation.

Home DIYers – to avoid mistakes.

Format: Archive (Word files). Compatible with Microsoft Word and Google Docs.