On 30/07/2012 21:16, Nightjar wrote:
On 30/07/2012 20:06, suzi_q wrote:
Just after some advice. I have bought a house with intentions of
removing the chimney breast and having read on various pages the needs
that differing situations involve I have a few questions.

1) when asking for quotes what qualification/accreditations will I be
asking if the builders have?

2) what insurance do they need to have?

If there are any pointers that you recommend I do, they too will be
greatly appreciated.

That is a job that needs building regulations approval, which will
almost certainly require a structural engineer's report. The structural
engineer ought to know which builders in the area are capable of
tackling the work satisfactorily. So, your first step is to look up
structural engineers in your area.

Colin Bignell

Slightly more detail needed, e.g does the stack have to come down too?
Are you looking to leave it supported after removing the breast? Age and
construction of property?

My house had an internal chimney added to an older stone structure.
Before I moved in the stack had been removed and the roof completely
replaced, leaving a simple brick structure inside which was easy enough
to remove.