Fireplace (wall/surround) removal

[manav]

Hi

I'm an absolute newbie at DIY (as I'm sure the following passage will tell), and I need help in understanding the work involved in the following:

The living room of the new house I bought has a gas heater mounted on a wall in the living room. The heater is mounted at what I'm assuming is called a fireplace surround (it is a protrusion of about 10 inches from the living room wall). There is no chimney.

As part of my redecoration plans, I want to get rid of that entire structure - the heater and the protruding wall.

1. Will I need planning permission for that?
2. I have been quoted about a £1000 pounds for the removal and subsequent restoration (plastering, flooring, etc). Is that reasonable?

Many Thanks
M
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[jbonding]

get someone corgi registered to move your gas then get a plasterer to give you a price for making good, are you sure theres no chimney or vent.

 

[manav]

Thanks jbonding

And thanks for pointing that one out admin, will remember it

 

[Slugbabydotcom]

The living room of the new house I bought has a gas heater mounted on a wall in the living room. The heater is mounted at what I'm assuming is called a fireplace surround (it is a protrusion of about 10 inches from the living room wall). There is no chimney.

Could be a flueless appliance you have there. Check the Make/model number of iton the net or with manufacturer. If it is flueless you must have ventilation usually 50cm² at both high and low positions > Total 100cm².
If it isnt flueless and you do not have a chimney or flue then it could be an illegal and more to the point a dangerous installation. Get it checked out if you plan to use it in the meantime