Precast flues

[smithp]

Am I allowed to dismantle part of my precast flue to fit an
electric fire (not gas) I live in a semi detached dormer & the flue is on adjoining wall to neighbours?

[smithp]

thanks for that info,knowing my luck thats exactly what would happen

[gucciman]

im a gas engineer and work with pre-cast flues but have never actually built or dismantled one. as said the flue blocks stack on each other but in a staggered manner, i would guess if you removed the lower ones you'd need to put a lintel of some sort in.

if i was you id ask a builder for advice.

try putting this question in the main home and garden section rather than the diy section cos you'll get more answers from the tradesmen then

[modernworld]

You could just forget an electric fire & get a flueless one from http://www.gomodern.co.uk.. They will heat up your room far better than an electric fire & you dont need to remove the flue - simply cover it up.