Hi guys -

I'm looking for advice on removing an exterior chimney. Currently it is
used for a woodburning fireplace, which I want to scrap. The chimney runs
up the exterior wall, and is made of a soft brick that is crumbling away.
My plan is to eliminate it and have a gas fire instead, which I can then
relocate to the other side of the room, and this will allow me to relocate a
window or two.

First off I'm trying to figure out what will lie between the chimney and the
house. Will it be brick on all four sides, or just the externals? And will
there be a framed wall above the opening, ie with a header to support the
roof above? I know these are difficult questions to answer speculatively,
just wondering if that if anyone can suggest what is most likely.

I plan to start swinging the hammer soon, but wonder what kind of project I
will have to make good.

Any insight or other advice on this project that anyone can give will be
gratefully received.

TIA

Moo