Richard Dixon wrote:
Dear All

I realise that this is the DIY newsgroup, and I don't plan to do this
myself but I thought you might be able to help me. I'm currently
viewing places to buy and a number of the upstairs 2nd bedrooms have
fireplaces which take up quite a significant amount of space in the
room (they are Victorian terraces that I'm looking at).

I was wondering how easy it is to knock out the fireplace and the
chimney stack to make more room as I plan to rent out the 2nd
bedroom. Is it easier said than done? Are chimneys seen as a central
support in Victorian properties?

I'd appreciate any thoughts!

Many thanks
Richard

Why would you be wondering? if you're having it done by a builder let him
do the wondering.

One thing, you need permission from the neighbour it being a party wall?

The stack has to be supported in the correct manner in the loft area.
--
Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite