Removing a structural wall

[DeadlyPants]

Hi,

We currently have a galley kitchen with a dining room to the side predictably we want to knock through so that both are one room. The wall is approximately 2.6 meters long and load bearing.

I will be looking to get quotes for this in January prior to getting the work done is there anybody I am required to get checks from or permissions.

Thanks

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

The works needs to comply with Building Regulations and will need to be signed off by Building Control. Unless the builder fits an oversized beam a structural engineer will need to be employed to size the beam, their calculations are then passed to Building Control for approval.

 

[DeadlyPants]

Cheers just emailed my local building control.

 

[Nakajo]

Presumably, the property is not listed!!! (http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/professional/protection/process/national-heritage-list-for-england/)