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Yep. Chimney stack was removed before we moved in, uncertain as to date - could have been the same time the upper section was rebuilt, but have no evidence to support this. The flue continues through the height of the bathroom but not it seems into the loft space. (I may have muddied the...

That's interesting info thanks Tim. So originally the double-skin wall likely only went up to a certain height, stopping short of the gable pike? (I don't know whether it is double-skin right to the top now) Also not sure when the window was put in. But notwithstanding the fact that the frame...

Cheers - think I have a much better idea of the situation and what is required now, will get some quotes in. (If anyone wants to have a stab at a ballpark cost for the work involved that would be great - as I'm still not sure whether I'm going to need to be sitting down to receive this news...

Thanks Woody. When you say new lintel, this also involves replacing the arch with new brickwork?Has the old lintel likely failed or been compromised? Building control approval needed for this (window plus lintel)?

Wish I had the building report with me now... something to do with it likely to have been bulging due to lateral support issues? Seem to remember the surveyor again used the phrase "common in this type of property" and was happy with it....

Well yes, quite. Our surveyor pointed it out (although we paid full whack for a building survey) so I'm not daft enough to think that the next one won't highlight this as well. Are you saying helibars alone would be a "crap repair"? I understand that installing helibars isn't going to...

Thanks for the reply. The terrace is 1905, the main house is definitely cavity construction, and I'm almost certain the rear extension is too judging by the thickness of the walls, but wouldn't put money on it. We're unlikely to still be there in a few years, so I'm keen to be ...er...

After a bit of advice folks. A small window on the gable end wall on the rear extension of our 1900s terrace needs replacing. The frame appears to be coming away from the wall slightly, or at least it's a bit loose when the window is opened/closed, occasionally causing grit to fall from the...