2007-05-30 07:16:25 · 4 answers · asked by curlyloxx 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Hi
As mentioned if you are reasonably competent you can do it your self or know some one who can advise.
The most important part here is the temporary works, that's the part where you put in the support that will take the load of the wall while it's not in place. contacting a structural Engineer would be the best money spent.
The easy bit is knocking the wall down once you know the rest of the house will stand up. just grafting will the complete the job and proper packing to the beam and structure. the steel work including needles you can pick up from scrap yards or possibly a demolition job you might hear of. though check out the right steel to take the loads and correct pad stones etc.
Chris
2007-05-30 08:00:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you forgot to put how big the opening is ..there fore we dont know what size the steel is !...another inportant factor is which way the floor joist run upstairs ..as it has a bearing on the cost and ease of job ..just remember you will not live there forever ..and one day you will want to sell ..if this works has not been seen by building control you will have problems selling it
2007-05-30 16:05:47 · answer #2 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How capable of doing it your self are you????
You can hire the acro's
You can have the steel delivered
you can have your work checked then off you go...
2007-05-30 14:27:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
about a grand/£1500 that includes the £500 or so for the rsj
2007-05-30 14:20:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋