"Matthew Durkin" wrote in message
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Hi All,
I'm willing to accept that my DIY skills are not up to removing a chimney
breast - however I would like ot have one removed.
The chimney has already been removed from downstairs, and I'd now like the
bit upstairs removing also (small room, will make big space difference).
It's about a foot deep and perhaps 3 feet wide. We live in a red brick
terrace and this is on a wall adjoining the neighbours.
Could someone let me know what will be involved and how big a job it is?
How
much would I expect to pay for the chimney to be removed? Are there any
complications - i.e.could it be connected to next door in any way?

Thanks,
Matthew



You will need to serve a notice under the Party Wall Act, and will need
buildings regs approval. Things you need to consider are the (potentially)
unbalanced weight of next door's chimney, and if you floor joists are
supported by the breast at all.

You're looking at probably at least a day's work taking it out, another
making good, and of course disposal of a lot of waste. Best give a few local
builders a call, as the charge will vary depending on what is actually
there - does the stack still continue above the roof line?

Also, as your stack has already been removed downstairs, I would imagine
this will require some extra support during removal 'just in-case', although
I'm not sure.

HTH

Alex