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Chimney & Fireplace

Requirements for removing chimney wall in mid terrace house

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.11 PM

hi I recently brought a mid terrace house I would like to remove the chimney wall which runs through my living room and one of my upstairs bedroms. I would like to do it so I make some extra space. could any one tell me what the requirements are??

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Smiley Builders

Rating: 5 out of 5

South Croydon

Dear Ruirodrigues Remove a chimney breast require a building control approval so please follow this instruction carefully. 1-Obtain a structure engineer steel beam calculation 2-Apply for Building control application and pay the correct fees 3-Obtain a quote from a reliable experience contractor Please do NOT listen to anyone mention Gallow bracket to support a chimney breast as this method is NOT valid anymore. According to the building regulation document any chimney breast will require to be supported with steel beam designed by structured engineer. Warm Regards Baz BSc(Hons)Building surveying&Property management Director of Smiley Building Services

Answered1 November 2014