Hello all
I've just received my building wanrrent for pulling down a supporting wall. I got a quote for £2960 for the job which the builder put down to the complicated steel work. Basically there is a steel frame around the doorway which is bolted onto an RSJ to support the floor above. I couldn't understand the cost above so I went to an fabrication company who fabricated my steelwork the very next day for £220. the wall is only 6ft wide and 10ft high so I can't understand the above cost.
I know this is a bit long winded so I'll get to the point. I have had a mad boost in confidence where I actually beleive that I could carry out the job myself in a couple of days with help from a couple of friends. As long as I make sure it is well propped with acro props and strong needles and even acroprops holding the roof up, can anything go wrong? Have any of you done anything like this before? I've done lots of DIY but never tackled anything as big as this before.
Comments appreciated
I've just received my building wanrrent for pulling down a supporting wall. I got a quote for £2960 for the job which the builder put down to the complicated steel work. Basically there is a steel frame around the doorway which is bolted onto an RSJ to support the floor above. I couldn't understand the cost above so I went to an fabrication company who fabricated my steelwork the very next day for £220. the wall is only 6ft wide and 10ft high so I can't understand the above cost.
I know this is a bit long winded so I'll get to the point. I have had a mad boost in confidence where I actually beleive that I could carry out the job myself in a couple of days with help from a couple of friends. As long as I make sure it is well propped with acro props and strong needles and even acroprops holding the roof up, can anything go wrong? Have any of you done anything like this before? I've done lots of DIY but never tackled anything as big as this before.
Comments appreciated