Widening Chimney/Fireplace for stove

cormie

Hey folks,
Posting on behalf of a friend who is looking at the possibility of widening their chimney to fit a freestanding stove in. They've had a builder in to have a look and have been quoted around €3,000 for the job as there will need to be supports dug into the foundation and a structural engineer to sign off on it and all the rest. Does this seem about right for the job involved?

The info from the Stove supplier is:
You will need to all 150mm either side of the stove and 300mm above if you are going for a freestanding stove, with 100mm clearance off the back wall if possible.

Current opening is 56cm wide with wall on each of the side being 23 cm wide, so in the picture attached, I've made the opening 94 and have kept the walls at 23, so 140 altogether.


They are going with the option to get an inset stove as there's no need to widen the chimney with this option, but just thought I'd post for any final opinions on the widening idea if anyone has anything to share

exaisle

Inset stove is the way to go..

BryanF

Assuming structural Eng visit, protection, temp propping, skip, new foundations, block work, lintel, plastering, insurance & risk 3k sounds like a very good price.

Assume flooring, ceiling, painting by others.