We did this exact removal in our last house and it wasn't too bad. All the items people are mentioning below are indeed what had to be done but it wasn't a ton of work.
The biggest problem is that the work that is required involves a lot of different skills, most of which i did not have so wound up having someone come in and do 90% of it. tuning up internal drywall and baseboards is pretty easy, but i definitely did not want to screw up my exterior wall.
... and of course you absolutely should not mess around with gas lines on your own.
whoisnotinmykitchen t1_j7il399 wrote
Reply to Remove the fireplace ? DIY job or not ? by ed_in_Edmonton
We did this exact removal in our last house and it wasn't too bad. All the items people are mentioning below are indeed what had to be done but it wasn't a ton of work.
The biggest problem is that the work that is required involves a lot of different skills, most of which i did not have so wound up having someone come in and do 90% of it. tuning up internal drywall and baseboards is pretty easy, but i definitely did not want to screw up my exterior wall.
... and of course you absolutely should not mess around with gas lines on your own.