Supporting wall

[legless]

I want to pull down a supporting wall to make my kitchen bigger. I know it will need a RSJ and I am going to have to get builder to do it as I am disabled. I know nothing about having the work done so can anybody give me any advice? And I have not got a builder yet which is a worry

 

[noseall]

the first stage would be to ask friends for recommendations of a builder and/or a structural engineer.

try and get more than one quote.

building control, at your local council will want to have a look at the steel plus padstone bearings.

without looking, i would say a minimum cost of £750.00 and maximum of £1800.00 depending on location, logistics, size and difficulty propping and making good etc. these prices are loose guidelines only.

if you would like the wall removed back flush to the adjoining walls then some damage may occur in the neighbouring rooms, due to teel bearing knock outs.

also, if propping is difficult then 'needles' may have to be used and can cause some damage in the rooms above, usually at skirting board height.

 

[legless]

Thanks. There is alot to think about. My bungalow is detached but I don't want to damage other rooms

 

[noseall]

bungalow!

it may be easier than i first thought.

i guess the wall is supporting some of the roof timbers then?

 

[masona]

Do you know which way the ceiling joists run, is it the same as the wall?

It gets easier if it's not a load bearing wall

 

[legless]

[Yes it is supporting the roof timbers. Do's that mean that if the job is not done right then it can effect my roof?




quote="noseall"]bungalow!

it may be easier than i first thought.

i guess the wall is supporting some of the roof timbers then?[/quote]

 

[legless]

Do you know which way the ceiling joists run, is it the same as the wall?

It gets easier if it's not a load bearing wall

Yes they run the same way