Is it load-bearing?

[LondonRed]

Hi all - new here, but semi-experienced DIY'er.

I'm planning on building an L-shaped bathroom on the first floor of my Victorian semi in exactly the same format as the image attached. The foot of the 'L' will extend into what is now a cupboard in the master bedroom.

However, to do so, I will need to demolish the relevant portion of wall in what is currently bedroom 2, and this is where I'm getting a bit stuck.

The roof is an up and over design, and beams in the attic run at right angles to this wall I am partially demolishing. Obviously these beams are supported on the front and rear external walls of the house, but currently they also rest on this internal wall.

Does this make it load bearing, and therefore, will I need to insert a lintel

Would you advise me getting an engineer to have a look?

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• LondonRed
• 31 Mar 2014
• 1

Any advice gratefully received.

Cheers,

David

 

[Jackrae]

Almost certainly
If so, yes
Yes

 

[BertyUK]

i'd always get a professional opinion when removing a wall that isn't a stud partition. Costs less than someones funeral.

 

[LondonRed]

Thanks for the input guys - got a builder coming round in a couple of days to give me an opinion. It all looks relatively straightforward though, so here's hoping...