need to verify saftey of chimney breast removal

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

Asked by Zahida on 1st Nov 2024
Expert Trade Answers
"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"
Answered on 1st Nov 2024 - Member since Sep 2024 - report
"Depends on what you’re doing to support it normally need to be supported by brackets"
Answered on 4th Nov 2024 - Member since Aug 2024 - report
"WOULDENT NO UNLESS YOU GET INTO THE LOFT TO SEE IF THERE WAS AND SURPORT FIXED"
Answered on 1st Nov 2024 - Member since Jan 2024 - report
"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."
Answered on 1st Nov 2024 - Member since Apr 2020 - report
"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"
Answered on 2nd Nov 2024 - Member since Feb 2017 - report
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