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Chimney & Fireplace

Retrospective building regs- partial chimney removal

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.05 PM

3 years ago I renovated my house, during the process I had the chimney removed from the master bedroom. This was done by a builder who installed gallow (?) brackets. When the work was completed, naively I didn’t do as much research into it as I probably should’ve done. The builder was here doing other work, and it was a job I mentioned to him that I was considering, and he took a look at it and said it would be an easy job, he was currently taking out a bigger chimney at a house across town, so could just get a second set of brackets made up, per that spec (structural engineers plans), and use that here. I didn’t think much more of it, and he got on with the job. I’m now aware that as a minimum I should’ve involved building regs. Can I do this retrospectively? Will I need structural engineers plans for this? Is there anything else I should’ve done. It is a party wall.

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3 Answers

Anonymous user

Hi Gallows brackets are often used to support this type of structure so hopefully they will be fit for purpose. You should have issued a Building Notice to your Local Authority at the time but you can apply for this retrospectively. If you ring Building Control and explain they will be fine, there will be a fee and you may have to employ a Structural Surveyor to get the brackets approved. You should also have had a Party Wall Agreement signed by your neighbour, hopefully they would be in agreement to this, all of this needs to be in place if you ever sell the property.
Answered20 November 2019
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AJ Soot Away

Rating: 5 out of 5
Bristol
Yes you can apply retrospectively but it will cost a bit more. The inspector will want to come.out to see the work. If you have any before and after pics or plans then this will help the inspector to sign of the job and give you the paperwork you need
Answered20 November 2019
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Creative Construction and Design (CCD )

Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Norwich
To be quite blunt you should involve the council for your own protection so will offer a certificate for the completion of the works, and the adjoining property the neighbours should be informed they have rules and regulations that must be followed for you own safety and protection Regards Chris
Answered24 November 2019
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