Pricing to knock out a fireplace

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DownmarketSellingSunset · 15/10/2024 13:57

We've bought an old house which has a separate kitchen and dining room, there's a big old fireplace in the middle (floorplan attached). I've had a quote for 1k from a structural engineer to do the calculations but apparently no one can quote for the whole job until that's been done, which obviously isn't ideal as I'd like to know what I'm committing to before I drop that sort of cash. I know it will be expensive, but not whether we're talking £5k, £10k, £20k etc... has anyone done anything similar and have you got any costs? Or top tips?!

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Diyextension · 15/10/2024 17:15

CountRapula · 15/10/2024 14:08

Are you are looking to remove the whole chimney breast between the two rooms? (Not just open up the fireplaces)

In which case you’d have to remove the chimney breasts and fireplaces above and the external chimney stacks. Plus possibly re-enforcing the walls where the chimney breasts have been removed and laying new floor joists, 4 new ceilings plus repair work to the roof and attic space. Not a builder, but have done extensive restorations on period houses. Unfortunately this would cost £££ (Although I totally see why you would want to open up the kitchen and dining room)

You don’t have to do all that at all. The wall and chimney can just be removed on the ground floor and RSJ’ s installed in place to take the weight.

I’ve no idea of the cost.

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