How do i sort this?

[CMB123]

Alright everyone

Cracks in chimney breast plaster, looks like where previous owner has put a screw in

How can I fix it? It's slightly raised

Pics attached

Help appriciated!

C

 

[Tigercubrider]

Get a tool that allows you to rake out the crack into a V shape and use filler.
Don't use too much, as sanding creates loads of dust

 

[bobasd]

the top crack runs up past the screwhole.
the bottom left crack doesnt have screwhole.
theres some surface disturbence lower down the c/breast face.
could be nothin but it might be connected to a dirty possibly damp flue?
is the plaster well stuck on? does it feel a little blown?

 

[darrington]

Give the wall/plaster a tap, all up and down the wall, where the crack is, to hear if it sounds "hollow".

 

[CMB123]

Thanks everyone, yeah there has been damp because of the chimney letting in water, it's been flashed and capped so should dry out


I don't think it's blown, sounds slightly hollower when knocked but not largely different

Rake it out?

 

[Alastairreid]

Rake, chisel out the crack and fill with easi- fill as it can be sanded back.