Chimney Breast back to life
Hi,
I recently purchased a leasehold maisonette dated 1900, the house has 3 chimney breasts according to the survey.. I'm on a tight budget and I'm looking to bring one of the 3 chimney breasts, which is covered up with plaster, back to life. I was quoted around 300£ for the inspection.. Do you think is the common pricing around London or I could get a better deal?
Do you think I need to request permissions anyway if I am not removing the chimney breast but bringing up the original opening back to life?
Thanks
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Fab
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3 years agoFab
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Tara Little
3 years agoFab
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoThe 300£ inspection is offering the chimney inspection with a structural Engineer.
I have decided not to touch the chimney breast in the end, as that would cost me a lot more and I would need permission (I live on the first floor of a 2 bedroom house).
My first experience in my first own house.
I covering the existing chimney and adding in something similar to this:
Sonia