Matthew Durkin wrote:

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 imply that you have removed brickwork from downstairs.
So what is supporting the brick work at first floor and attic levels?
You also say you may move in a few years. What will a purchaser's
surveyor make of the structural integrity of the remaining chimney and
its effect on the party (?) wall?

There are ways of dealing with the problem - a qualified advisor can assist.