I stripped out tge 1970's concrete fireplace in my 1960's house and discovered the middle of the lintl has been cut away. The last owners were here for 45 years so the house has stood successfully. I got a full structural survey when I bought it bit of course the surveyor wouldn't have been able to see this because it was hidden and blocked up.
My question is would a regular builder be able to sort this or do I need a specific trade?