I have a fake brick wall in my living room that surrounds a built-in shelf and fireplace, and I'm looking to remove it and replace it with drywall. Who should I hire for this job?
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You're looking at a job for a general contractor or a handyman. A drywaller isn't going to want to deal with demoing that fake brick, and bricklayers typically won't take on small projects like this. It's best to get someone experienced in general labor for this kind of work.
If you're feeling adventurous, you could try removing it yourself with a sawzall and a crowbar! Just a heads up, removing the brick could potentially mess up the drywall underneath, so you might need to do some additional work before bringing in a drywall contractor.
That sounds risky! Better to consult with a GC before taking that path.