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Removal of internal chimney breast in bedroom / loft

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.09 PM

I live in a 1950's semi detached which has a chimney breast, partly inside a cupboard, in the main bedroom which I'd like to remove and to avoid the cost of a beam also taken out of the loft. I want to convert the cupboards into a walk in wardrobe so a dividing wall between the cupboards would also need to be removed. Do I need to remove the loft portion or am I better to fit a beam? Many thanks

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4 Answers

Demolition Solutions Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5

Bromsgrove

I I belive the cheapest option is to use a beam and remove the chimney breast to the ceiling joists level. If you do want to to remove the chimney from the loft you need to consider that you need to use a a beam or to remove the chimney stack from the roof. To remove the chimney stack you need scaffolding and a roofer, this is probably the most expensive option.

Answered20 April 2020

ADR Property Maintenance

Rating: 5 out of 5

Boston

you could beam it it will depend on how much weight it will be holding up you will need a structural engineer to calculate the beam required. or you can remove and make good the ceiling , if its a shared chimney you will also need a party wall agreement

Answered20 April 2020

Anonymous user

You need the beam is necessary to hold the chimney. Differently is going to be dangerous. Good luck

Answered21 April 2020

Anonymous user

Hi, I would potentially get a Structural Engineer to have a look, Certain options may not be available, he can tell you what is possible to to do, Regards, Andrew.

Answered30 April 2020