Any builders here? Need to remove an internal wall

Desmondo · 19-Nov-2004, 11:27

Need to remove an internal wall in my house to join the main living room and second room. I don't have any need for two separate rooms and it wil also make it easier to move The Slut around the house.

So, any ideas on what the cost would be to have this done? Or is it something that can be done yourself along with some help from people who know what they're doing?

TP · 19-Nov-2004, 11:30

Get a sledgehammer and a few beers = result

Desmondo · 19-Nov-2004, 11:33

That was my first plane mate, but then I had a brainwave - what if the rest of the house fell down? I wouldn't be able to get any mor beer out of the fridge

dickieducati · 19-Nov-2004, 11:33

tp .....we up then ????

antonye · 19-Nov-2004, 11:35

Quote:

Originally posted by dickieducati
tp .....we up then ????

He was up most of last night ... allegedly!

nelly · 19-Nov-2004, 11:36

Follow TP's plan, but slot a RSJ in above it beforehand :P

rockhopper · 19-Nov-2004, 11:39

You need to take the floor boards up upstairs and see if the floor joists are sitting on the wall. Also look if there is a brick wall at first floor level directly above the one below. If you need to put steel in then you will need to get building regs approval and you may need a structural engineer to design the beam. Wont matter now if you dont but when you come to sell it might pop up and cause you grief.

TP · 19-Nov-2004, 11:40

Yes I am up, sort off.

I am working from bed today

Desmondo · 19-Nov-2004, 11:44

Quote:

Originally posted by rockhopper
You need to take the floor boards up upstairs and see if the floor joists are sitting on the wall. Also look if there is a brick wall at first floor level directly above the one below. If you need to put steel in then you will need to get building regs approval and you may need a structural engineer to design the beam. Wont matter now if you dont but when you come to sell it might pop up and cause you grief.

At last, somebody sensible pops up

There is a brick wall directly above the one I want to remove. Not sure I can be arsed with all the building regs BS. Just want to take the wall out but obviously get it done properly and safely.

JPM · 19-Nov-2004, 11:54

Last thing you want is to have the slut trapped in the house!

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19-Nov-2004, 11:30	#2
TP Registered Forum User MotoGP God Posts: 15,644 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Swansea Mood: 749 racebike MGP Get a sledgehammer and a few beers = result Reply

19-Nov-2004, 11:33	#3
Desmondo Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,698 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Braintree, Essex. Mood: :devil: That was my first plane mate, but then I had a brainwave - what if the rest of the house fell down? I wouldn't be able to get any mor beer out of the fridge Reply

19-Nov-2004, 11:33	#4
dickieducati Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,018 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Mood: the rain in spain falls mainly on me! tp .....we up then ???? Reply

19-Nov-2004, 11:36	#6
nelly Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,134 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: notts Mood: Bloo and Yellow.. and Red now ;) Follow TP's plan, but slot a RSJ in above it beforehand :P Reply

19-Nov-2004, 11:40	#8
TP Registered Forum User MotoGP God Posts: 15,644 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Swansea Mood: 749 racebike MGP Yes I am up, sort off. I am working from bed today Reply

19-Nov-2004, 11:54	#10
JPM Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,682 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NW England Mood: Soon my pet, soon Last thing you want is to have the slut trapped in the house! Reply