Replacing Gas Backboiler with a coal fireplace

[yorkshirelad]

Hi. Once we have saved the cash we are hoping to replace our old (and ugly) back boiler with a modern combi. This begs the question what will i do with the big hole left in the living room wall/chimney breast. The Corgi guy recommended we put a replacement gas fire in, but as we have a victorian terrace house i wanted to fit a reclaimed fireplace and grate which can be used as a coal or wood fire. I was hoping that someone might know what alterations need to be made to the cavity to do this?
Thanks

 

[Terrywookfit]

Victorian terraced houses were designed to accommodate such appliances.
The builders opening will normally need very little work unless you are planning on a cooking range.
Not a job for an inexperienced DIY.
An older "Brickie" would be your best option as many younger ones have no experience with this type of work.

 

[yorkshirelad]

thanks for the reply, i suppose i will need to wait and see to see how much needs doing when the boiler is removed. Good idea about finding an older brickie. Another concern i had was regarding chimney liners. I believe there will be an aluminium one in there for the back boiler, is this suitable for a coal/ wood fire? Would it need removing or replacing?

 

[spacethegas]

it will require removing.

& make sure the gas supply is removed obviously.