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Thanks very much John D - that's helpful. Sounds like a similar job - our span would be around 6m without a pillar. So just to be clear, you retained the existing beam and inserted a new (steel?) pillar to support it and the two beams either side?

Hi Before I get in touch with a structural engineer I'm trying to get my head round whether what I have in mind is even achievable at reasonable cost - so really grateful for any quick advice that anyone is able to offer. I have attached a picture of one of our kitchen walls. On the other side...