Builders Opening.

[Chris_88]

So recently moved a new terrace house. The old fireplace place was covered and i wanted to open it up. So ive kncoked through the plaster and took 2/3 bricks out at most.
Been researching on google about the builders opening. I was expecting to find the lintel but it couldnt find. Ive took plaster off fairly high now, and have come across a concrete slab. Is this the lintel?

Is it safe to knock out any more bricks?

Any feedback would be great appreciated!

 

[sxturbo]

Concrete slab is the lintel.

You'd need to remove more plaster to the sides of the lintel to determine if you can take bricks out from the 3 rows below

 

[Chris_88]

Removed more of the plaster. The 3 row's of bricks below seem very loose. Could i remove all the bricks directly below the lintel.

Then re lay some bricks to make a decent size opening.

Been trying to get a tradesman to do the job but struggling to find someone.

 

[sxturbo]

Yes you can, doesn't look like the bricks are doing anything at the minute