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Bricklaying & Repointing

Question about our Buyers Survey - chimney breast removed

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.59 PM

We have just had our Buyers Survey back from a house we are looking to buy. Can anyone shed any light on what possible work may need doing (i know its impossible to say without seeing it) There is a also a small chimney breast in the bathroom but this has been removed at ground floor level within the kitchen, the remaining section is visible by the ceiling. I suspect that there is no support provided for the brickwork above and additional support may need to be provided unless satisfactory proof (for example through a Building Regulation application) can be provided.

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4 Answers

DJ Builder

Rating: 5 out of 5
Durham
Gallows Brackets need fitting
Answered14 April 2021
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KBC

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Maidstone
Hi this is not good if no support is in place, firstly check the roof to establish if a chimney stack is still in place, if so this needs removal immediately and the roof repaired , this will illuminate any excess weight on existing upper floor breast, and then remove the upper floor breast and replanted wall and repair ceiling and insulation
Answered14 April 2021
0

Weighill Builders Ltd

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Croydon
Not the wrong answer but some Authorities will not accept gallows brackets and will insist on a steel beam, either way I would check with Building Control, tak3 care Pal S Iles Director Weighill Builders Ltd
Answered17 April 2021
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Kevin Barton Construction

Rating: 5 out of 5
Bexhill On Sea
If possible best way is to step brickwork back to wall gradually and then insert a lintol and pack between lintol and existing brickwork with proper slate and finished how you want it
Answered19 April 2021
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