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Ok Thanks, my builder doesn't agree with S/E and says an RSJ is enough but if it meant having trouble in, say, 15 years (for example) with the foundation in that area, (when the builder will be a distant memory) I'd rather get it reinforced now and have an upright in but haven't got a clue if...

Cheers for all the feedback guys. I'm just a bit dumbfounded with the amount of documentation I've received when I just want a wall knocking out. I didn't actually realise the wall above it isn't a continuation of the wall I want knocked out in fact my neighbour reckons it's not a load bearing...

Here's his sketches. Apologies for some of the pics being blurry, let me know if you want me to repost. Also, the S/E writes like a doctor ;0)

Firstly, the Masonry Column at A5 pics

Here's 3 pics of the area I'm talking about. The outside pic is where the builder would have to reinstate the foundation to support the upright although the builder has said we don't need an upright, just an RSJ ????? (It seems like a lot of "ripping stuff up" just to get a wall knocked out...

Firstly, apologies for my delay in replying, shift worker, just got up etc etc. He's specified it (not advised). Also,the actual wall is just under 6 ft but theres a door opening next to it so the actual beam will be around 8ft actually. Regarding his calculations, he's mailed with 9...

I don't know, thats what the s/e has proposed but the builder has questioned it too, telling us we just need the rsj

Hi, any advice would be appreciated. Looking to get a wall knocked out between the kitchen and dining room (around 7 ft in length). It's load bearing. The S/E has been and advised an RSJ (obviously) and an upright on one side (nearest the outer wall). He's advised to get the foundation...