Removing chimney breast

[LeedsPlumber]

Hi, I am wanting to remove the chimney breast in the living room and bedroom, can anyone tell me how I would be able to check if the flue is shared and if it is possible.

Thanks

 

[merlin50]

I can not see it from here

 

[ajrobb]

When was your house built? Shared flues tend to be an old feature.

 

[LeedsPlumber]

Probably 30's I think so fairly old. Assuming it is a shared flue then obviously removing chimney a no go then ?

 

[merlin50]

have a look at the chimney stack from outside and see if its joined to one on the other house

 

[ajrobb]

1930s house is very unlikely to have any shared flue, let alone between properties. If the chimney stack is on the party wall, you can probably get the stack supported on gallows brackets. Also, have a look at The Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

 

[LeedsPlumber]

Thanks for the replys. Supporting the chimney shouldn't be too difficult with gallows as sugested and also fixing floor ect, but don't want start removing the chimney only to find out that the flue is shared and have to pit it back. Just want to know how you would know for sure. Merlin50 if the chimney is on both sides of the party wall is it likely not shared, if the whole stack was on my side or neighbours side then likely to be shared.

Thanks

 

[^woody^]

You would count the pots on top of the chimney, and that will tell you how many flues there are.