need to verify saftey of chimney breast removal

Question

is the chimney breast removal that was done to my house before i even bought it safe

David · Accepted Answer

Hi if you have no evidence of what works were carried out I.e structural report pictures of works done with materials used ,you would have to have it  checked by a professional

Owen · Answer

Depends on what you’re doing to support it normally need to be supported by brackets

Stuart · Answer

If you are able to see how they have supported it, you should be able to see a set of gallows brackets that should be bolted in.

This may be visible from the ground floor, 1st floor or the attic depending on how much of the chimney got removed.

Thomas · Answer

Who knows? Should of maybe been checked by the local council. If in doubt get the structural engineer out

Mick · Answer

WOULDENT NO UNLESS YOU GET INTO THE LOFT TO SEE IF THERE WAS AND SURPORT FIXED

Eden · Answer

You should get a structural engineer out to check this

Richard · Answer

If the chimney breast has been removed what ever is above needs to be supported. If it is structural there should be a structural engineers report for the builder to follow and paperwork to show.

Michael · Answer

if you have no building regs or engineer report then i would say no its not been done right you can check with you local council

Tony · Answer

Can only answer this question following an inspection. TdS Services

need to verify saftey of chimney breast removal

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