Raising the fireplace

[Pashtett]

Before I start getting quotes, wondering how much of work it is to raise the whole fireplace opening above the floor. As of now, it's on the floor level and does not look as nice as it could've if it was few inches higher.

House is old and I am pretty sure you will mention "not up to code" condition the way it is now

 

[begreen]

Can be done, though it might be expensive depending on the construction. A mason would need to raise the lintel.

 

[bholler]

Raising it a few inches may be possible by just laying a course of brick ontop of what is there. If you want more than that you will need to raise the lintle. That could put it to close to the damper frame which would then need to be raised which would mean reworking the top of the firebox and the smoke chamber. It could get quite expensive.


What isn't to code? I am not seeing a problem.