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Unfortunately all the chimneys are internal walls. I'd really like to keep it simple if possible and avoid any more damp getting in to the walls. The fireplace with damp is in a hallway so I don't want to expose it either although I am impressed with the examples shown. The house does have a...

Thanks everyone! So do you think I should lift off all the plasterboard to look for an airbrick in the (hopefully) bricked up fireplace? Or could I get away with just putting a vent on the plasterboard? I've been in touch with the precious owners and they've no idea there were fireplaces there...

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Hello, I've bought a flat and it has three hidden fireplaces. All of the walls are freshly boarded and plastered and the walls look quite thick. I didn't know there were fireplaces until taking the flooring up and seeing the hearths. I've also now noticed a damp patch at the base of one of the...