First of all HELLO everyone.
We are looking for some information and help.
I live in a 1960's semi which is in need of renovation. It has had an extension in the past but we do not feel that the rooms/space are being best utilised. We have a long list of work that we wish to do including removing the chimney completely, installing velux style windows, replacing kitchen and bathroom, rewiring and new central heating. We have had quotes for doing the electrics(£2300) and CH(£3200-3700) which we are happy with but need to get the some of the other work done beforehand.
We would like to completely remove the existing fireplace and chimney to free up room in our living room as it is very narrow. Would we be correct in thinking that the fireplace can be to the side of the chimney? It appears that the flue must run at an angle to join the main chimney stack. Please feel free to tell us if this is not possible!
Would it be better to remove the chimney completely or to have it propped in the loft with an RSJ and then removed in the rooms below? My preference would be to remove it completely to save any future issues with the stack but obviously cost at the moment is an issue.
Many thanks.
We are looking for some information and help.
I live in a 1960's semi which is in need of renovation. It has had an extension in the past but we do not feel that the rooms/space are being best utilised. We have a long list of work that we wish to do including removing the chimney completely, installing velux style windows, replacing kitchen and bathroom, rewiring and new central heating. We have had quotes for doing the electrics(£2300) and CH(£3200-3700) which we are happy with but need to get the some of the other work done beforehand.
We would like to completely remove the existing fireplace and chimney to free up room in our living room as it is very narrow. Would we be correct in thinking that the fireplace can be to the side of the chimney? It appears that the flue must run at an angle to join the main chimney stack. Please feel free to tell us if this is not possible!
Would it be better to remove the chimney completely or to have it propped in the loft with an RSJ and then removed in the rooms below? My preference would be to remove it completely to save any future issues with the stack but obviously cost at the moment is an issue.
Many thanks.