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1960’s bungalow in old mining town

HU-477485700
4 years ago




So we were feeling brave and decided to open up the plastered over fireplace. Only to reveal what we think is a small water tank which would have been heated by a fire. It’s been brick and mortared around. I cannot find a lintel this low down and the chimney breast has dodgy plaster work over it. Does this mean the lintel is higher up? Will the chimney breast / chimney fall down if I remove anymore along with the tank? Any help is hugely appreciate.


I’m not looking to put in a log burner but more so a feature fireplace with beam and hearth and tv to sit on wall above it.

Comments (4)

  • Sonia
    4 years ago

    When we opened up our fireplace I asked a builder whether it was safe to do so, as I had the same fears (no hidden water tank though!). The builder was my brother so no real hardship and he said it would be fine, and it was. I wonder if it is worth doing the same, just to be sure? We removed all the rubble and found a neat fireplace within, so we cleaned the bricks and just added a fire surround and hearth.




  • HU-477485700
    Original Author
    4 years ago

    This is what I’d like! yes I think I’m at the point where I need to get someone in :( but the wrong time of year as all busy. And carpets arrive in 2 weeks

  • Jonathan
    4 years ago

    Postpone your carpets and do the fireplace properly after Christmas when you can get a builder. Short term there must be a bookcase or similar in your house that you can put in front of the hole

  • rachelmidlands
    4 years ago

    I think this is a back boiler. Quite common for them to be left in when bricked up. I’d perhaps get a plumber in to make double sure that it’s disconnected and give advice if you want it removed.

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