BISF Semi detached House

Can the chimney breast be removed just in the bedroom? the house is a semi detached non standard construction (BISF)

Asked by Mohammad on 29th May 2020
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"Will required structural calculations from engineers"
Answered on 29th May 2020 - Member since Feb 2020 - report
"Hi there yes the breast should be able to be removed"
Answered on 29th May 2020 - Member since May 2019 - report
"Should be able to remove it you would need to contact a structural engineer to advise on supporting the rest of the stack"
Answered on 30th May 2020 - Member since Sep 2018 - report
"Yes it is possible,will need steel beam or gallows bracket with support plate in loft,but if neighbour has has had his removed and has gallows then the stack on roof needs to be removed completely"
Answered on 4th Jun 2020 - Member since May 2020 - report
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