Opening up a bricked up fireplace?

Question

Hi,

I was wondering about the logistics of opening up a bricked up fireplace. This will purely be decorative so the chimney won't need to be opened, just the fireplace itself so that an antique surround can be inserted.

- I was wondering if this is likely to need any sort of planning approval?
- How long it would usually take to open up a fireplace?
- Rough ballpark of how much it should cost?

Many thanks

Matt · Accepted Answer

It will not need planning approval.

It would normally take anywhere between 1-2 days depending on what’s behind and sizes you want it making to.

Cost wise again would probably between £500-1000

Mark · Answer

No planning needed . Cost should be less than £500

Joe · Answer

You should not require planning for this and would take 1-2days your looking at around £500

Steven · Answer

No planning required, hard to price, could be anywhere from £500- £1500

Gerard · Answer

No planning needed £450 to do  I done couple before and just covered hole to stop the cold coming down

Nicky · Answer

Hi Jack
In regards to planning approval, you don’t need it! As there will be a lintel supporting the brick work above.
I estimate that it is  about a day 1/2 work to complete maximum. I think that you would be looking at around £400. If you require to put a lintel in higher up to make the opening bigger you would be looking at around £600.
I hope this is helpful to you. Nicky Smith

Opening up a bricked up fireplace?

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