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nraboni
Uggh...
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Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE w/ before & After Pics of Fireplace
Those who own a Levittown Ranch do you know if the support beam on the first floor goes through the fireplace?
Message edited 7/19/2012 9:00:32 AM.
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BabyRN
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Those with Levittown Ranches...
I'm pretty sure it does not
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| Posted 7/16/12 9:36 AM |
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FranB
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Re: Those with Levittown Ranches...
It does not go thru but the it is supported on the fireplace...
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| Posted 7/16/12 11:43 AM |
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nraboni
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Re: Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE
I'm updating because we removed the fireplace and there is a beam going through the chimney but you will have to add extra support.
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| Posted 7/17/12 1:01 PM |
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M514
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Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE
Are you opening up your kitchen? We were thinking of removing the fireplace to put in an island.
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| Posted 7/17/12 6:34 PM |
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nraboni
Uggh...
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Re: Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE
Posted by M514
Are you opening up your kitchen? We were thinking of removing the fireplace to put in an island.
Yes! The entire fireplace and brick wall that was attached was removed yesterday--upstairs too!
It opens the house soooo much! I put am putting an island to divide the two rooms but will place it more in the kitchen. When I get home later I will take a picture and post it.
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| Posted 7/18/12 9:36 AM |
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M514
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Re: Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE
Posted by nraboni
Posted by M514
Are you opening up your kitchen? We were thinking of removing the fireplace to put in an island.
Yes! The entire fireplace and brick wall that was attached was removed yesterday--upstairs too!
It opens the house soooo much! I put am putting an island to divide the two rooms but will place it more in the kitchen. When I get home later I will take a picture and post it.
Oh very nice! I'd love to see pics!
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ItsaJoya19
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Re: Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE
i grew up in a Levitt home and would love to see a pic too! it must look so open!!!
question though, is your oil burner on the wall with the fireplace? ours was suspended from the ceiling attached to the fireplace wall - across from the stove. i suppose you're going to relocate it though..
again, i'd love to see pics!!
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| Posted 7/18/12 11:03 AM |
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nraboni
Uggh...
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Re: Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE
Posted by ItsaJoya19
i grew up in a Levitt home and would love to see a pic too! it must look so open!!!
question though, is your oil burner on the wall with the fireplace? ours was suspended from the ceiling attached to the fireplace wall - across from the stove. i suppose you're going to relocate it though..
again, i'd love to see pics!!
Our house was converted to gas a while ago and the burner was moved to the garage.
When we moved in the washing machine was still in the kitchen against the brick wall. I had that relocated to the garage and added a base cabinet. Now that cabinet is going to act as an island and I am going to replace the countertop so that it will extend off the back to have enough space for two stools.
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| Posted 7/18/12 12:15 PM |
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ItsaJoya19
my cup runneth over
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Re: Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE
Posted by nraboni
Posted by ItsaJoya19
i grew up in a Levitt home and would love to see a pic too! it must look so open!!!
question though, is your oil burner on the wall with the fireplace? ours was suspended from the ceiling attached to the fireplace wall - across from the stove. i suppose you're going to relocate it though..
again, i'd love to see pics!!
Our house was converted to gas a while ago and the burner was moved to the garage.
When we moved in the washing machine was still in the kitchen against the brick wall. I had that relocated to the garage and added a base cabinet. Now that cabinet is going to act as an island and I am going to replace the countertop so that it will extend off the back to have enough space for two stools.
Oooh gas nice!! I was just curious Sounds like it's going to be awesome when you're done!!
Our washer was in the hall closet under the stairs and our drier was in the garage - it was always a hassle to do laundry!
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CAMCaps
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Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE
That renovation sounds awesome. I grew up in a Levitt and could see how that would open it up so much.
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| Posted 7/18/12 5:23 PM |
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nraboni
Uggh...
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Re: Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE w/ before & After Pics of Fireplace
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| Posted 7/19/12 9:02 AM |
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nraboni
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Re: Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE w/ before & After Pics of Fireplace
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8ternity
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Re: Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE w/ before & After Pics of Fireplace
I have the same layout I would love to open it up but my DH loves the fireplace...looks great!!
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M514
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Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE w/ before & After Pics of Fireplace
Wow looks great! Opens the room up so much. Cant wait till we do this to our home.
ETA how long did the whole process take from start to finish?
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nraboni
Uggh...
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Nicole
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Re: Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE w/ before & After Pics of Fireplace
Posted by M514
Wow looks great! Opens the room up so much. Cant wait till we do this to our home.
ETA how long did the whole process take from start to finish?
The chimney in the bedroom upstairs was taken out this past Saturday with the roof being fixed as well. This took about 7 hours. The room was already gutted and the mess was contained to this room only.
The fireplace and brick wall from downstairs was taken out this past Tuesday. This took about 8 hours. This was a GIGANTIC mess! We covered everything in plastic but the dust is EVERYWHERE!!!
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ElizaRags35
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Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE w/ before & After Pics of Fireplace
It's amazing how different it looks! My IL's are in a Levitt Ranch so it's cool to see how much it can change the look of it.
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Katareen
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Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE w/ before & After Pics of Fireplace
Wow looks great! It really brightens up your home!
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FranM
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Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE w/ before & After Pics of Fireplace
It really looks great!
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ItsaJoya19
my cup runneth over
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Re: Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE w/ before & After Pics of Fireplace
Amazing! It looks so open!!!
We had the recessed fridge too great space saver!!
Enjoy your new open floor plan!!! 
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jsiegel
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Re: Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE w/ before & After Pics of Fireplace
So I know this is old but I found it searching for companies to remove my chimney/fireplace from my Levitt home.
Any recommendations?
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rkoenke
my little piggys
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Re: Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE w/ before & After Pics of Fireplace
I'm going to call MartinRizzuto ... maybe we can get a multi house discount.
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jsiegel
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Re: Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE w/ before & After Pics of Fireplace
Still thinking of doing this, gathering quotes and designing the kitchen.
Can anybody tell me the permit process for the removal? What do i need to submit? Cost? Turn around time? Any info would be much appreciated.
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jsiegel
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Re: Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE w/ before & After Pics of Fireplace
Hey sorry, I just saw this post.
Anyway, lol on the discount. Did you end up doing the removal?
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jaysiegel
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Re: Those with Levittown Ranches...UPDATE w/ before & After Pics of Fireplace
does anybody know if the cement on the entryway is part of the original slab/foundation or if it was poured separately?
The link shows a floor plan, the area I'm interested in is the square in the bottom right corner with the arrow. I want to move the entryway, tear down the existing one and get more room in my kitchen.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8u8twopsXV4/TjjA4Z4DGDI/AAAAAAAAADU/p9apY-a1URI/s1600/plan+of+levitt+ranch.jpg
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