Fireplace Removal

[camellaird11]

Hi,

I'm looking to remove my fireplace but currently cant see a lintel. Should i remove more plaster to see if there is a lintel? Or am i able to remove the fire back first, as seen in the photo.

Any advice would be great.

 

[vinn]

After removing your "fireplace" & "fireback" - what do you propose to do then?
Do you intend to install an appliance of some sort?

FWIW: there's masses of Fireplace Removal posts in the search facility.