Hi,
Firstly, apologies if this topic has already been answered.
We had an extension built about 12 years ago. The external wall was kept and not knockec down.
I am having a new kitchen installed and would like to knock down part of the wall (roughly 3 metres) to make one big open area.
As this is a load bearing wall, I have notified the council and have put in a 'building notice application'.
My questions:
1. Do I need to get a structural engineer to come and carry out calculations and give me a plan?
My builder says that this is not necessary as this is a pretty straightforward job.
2. How much will a SE charge? I have just phoned one up and he is quoted £300 just to do calculations and give me a drawing.
My builder has told me the beam I will need is 203 x 102, does anyone know what the rough cost of this would be?
Many thanks in advance
Firstly, apologies if this topic has already been answered.
We had an extension built about 12 years ago. The external wall was kept and not knockec down.
I am having a new kitchen installed and would like to knock down part of the wall (roughly 3 metres) to make one big open area.
As this is a load bearing wall, I have notified the council and have put in a 'building notice application'.
My questions:
1. Do I need to get a structural engineer to come and carry out calculations and give me a plan?
My builder says that this is not necessary as this is a pretty straightforward job.
2. How much will a SE charge? I have just phoned one up and he is quoted £300 just to do calculations and give me a drawing.
My builder has told me the beam I will need is 203 x 102, does anyone know what the rough cost of this would be?
Many thanks in advance
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